Gentle Yoga C
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, November 3 – December 15
(No class November 24)
Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 30
Early Adventures: Smith House
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path, depending on the location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 1
3D Embroidery: Mushrooms!
Ages 16 and up
Discover different techniques to make your embroidery POP! We’ll learn to create three-dimensional embroidered mushrooms by using felt, wire and thread. Along the way, we’ll enhance our projects by understanding the anatomy of different mushrooms. Each participant will leave class with an in-progress stump work embroidered mushroom project.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 27
Mad Science University
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays, November 4 – December 2
(No class on November 25)
Science is all around us! Children will experience science firsthand through hands-on, and sometimes messy, activities! We will explore fascinating science concepts with a new theme each week. We are putting science to the test as your child learns about chemistry, biology and physics.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 26
Gentle Yoga D
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, November 5 – December 17
(No class November 26)
Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3
Kid’s Glass Fusing: Penguin Ornaments
Ages 6 – 10 with adult companion
Children will use their creativity to make two penguin ornaments! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will assist the children and parents, guardians or grandparents as they work together on this unique project. All supplies provided. Please register each child attending.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 30
Glass Fusing: Night Light
Ages 16 and up
Create a 3.25″ by 3.25″ fused glass nightlight to add a warm glow to the dark winter evenings with Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver. Enjoy a relaxing and creative experience as you design a piece that reflects your personal style. This is the class to get creative and create your own unique project.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 29
Wildflower BINGO
Ages 16 and up
Play BINGO on a specialized wildflower board to learn about native wildflowers and win seeds that you can go home and plant right away. Then appreciate their beauty and habitat benefits in the spring!
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 1
Honeysuckle Homestead
All ages
Join us for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! After we remove honeysuckle, we will build a fire to dispose of the invasive plant and make s’mores!
Oh My Gourd! Archery (Youth)
Ages 8 – 15
What better way to reuse old pumpkins than to give them second life at the archery range! Join us as we learn the basics of archery, then put those skills into practice, aiming at our pumpkins! All equipment is provided; no experience is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5
Oh My Gourd! Archery (Adult)
Ages 16 and up
What better way to reuse old pumpkins than to give them second life at the archery range! Join us as we learn the basics of archery, then put those skills into practice, aiming at our pumpkins! All equipment is provided; no experience is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5
Hike and Play
All ages
Join us for a hike and some of our favorite trail games as we explore the park at sunset! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5
Crafts with Nature: Nocturnal Neighbors—Opossums!
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
Let’s get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for November is ‘Opossums!’. If the weather allows, we will take a short walk outside.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3
Art & Imagination
Ages 6 – 8
This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting
Ages 12 – 18
Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 8