Earthy Evening:  An Earth Day Celebration - Families enjoy taking a nature hike, playing nature games, making a healthy snack, and watching The Lorax.

Preschool Series - You and your preschooler explore a different park each month year-round. Programs last about an hour and are held in various park throughout the district.

Passport to Nature - All ages can enjoy a free guided nature walk led by Park District staff. Programs last 1 - 1½ hours and are held at various parks throughout the district.

Tuesday Treks - One Tuesday morning each month adults can enjoy a guided nature walk led by the Park District naturalist. Programs last about an hour and are held at various parks throughout the district.

Around the World in 9 Days  - Children in grades 3-5 learn about the wonderfully diverse world in which we live. Travel to a different country each month by sampling food, playing traditional games, learning songs, and making crafts. Registration each August for this 9-month program.

Junior Nature Club  - Children in grades K-2 learn about a different nature topic each month during the school year. Activities include hikes, games, and crafts.

Home School Nature Academy - Children in home school programs learn about a different nature topic each month during the school year.

Guided Nature Hikes for Preschool & Scout Groups - Park District Volunteer Naturalists lead your preschool or scout group on an educational and fun-filled nature hike. Scouts may choose from three themes, Forester, Wildlife Ranger, or Geologist, to help fulfill badge requirements. Hikes are offered Mondays and Tuesdays in the spring and fall.

Hidden Meadows Day Camp - A week-long summer adventure for children ages 3-12. Explore nature, hike Holes Creek, play games, do crafts, and make new friends. 

Junior Adventure Camp - Youth ages 10-12 experience the environment for a week in the summer with an optional overnight campout.

Senior Adventure Camp - Youth ages 12-15 experience the environment for a week in the summer with an optional overnight campout.

Project WILD Training - Award-winning environmental education program designed for educators working with students K-12. Utilizes animals and their habitat needs to help students learn about the world around them.

  Montgomery County Envirothon - The Envirothon is a competitive, academic, outdoor team event for high school students. Teams of 3-5 students compete against other county schools in forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, soil science and current environmental issues. All participants receive an Envirothon T-shirt and the top three teams receive plaques for their schools. The competition is held each spring.

Survival on the Underground Railroad - Groups are guided through Grant Park as slaves on the underground railroad. Volunteers portray local residents from this time period.

Grant Living History Hike - Groups are guided through Grant Park and experience the days and life of Richard H. Grant who owned the property when it was known as Normandy Farms. Volunteers portray members of the Grant family and influential Daytonians of the time.

Nature Card Making - Unleash your creativity during this evening of fun! The Park District provides supplies to make four or five nature inspired cards. You learn about card making as a hobby and resources for future card making endeavors. This class is offered for individuals ages 16 and older.

Bird Hikes - Join the Park District Naturalist on seasonal hikes to search for birds. Learn tips and techniques to identify birds by sight and sound.

Leaf Identification Hike - This fall hike is for school-age children and their adult companions. Identify trees and learn interesting facts about the plant kingdom. Permission to collect leaves is granted for this program.

Night Hike - Venture into the evening air and discover our nocturnal wildlife friends with the Park District naturalist.

Hike and Seek - Children ages 3-6 explore nature with their grandparent(s).

Winter Woods Day Camp - Children ages 3-12 explore nature every Saturday in February searching for animal tracks, playing games, making crafts, and hiking through Grant Park.

Hike for Your Health - One morning each week adults can enjoy a brisk morning hike led by Park District recreation coordinator. Programs last about an hour and are held at various parks throughout the district.

Hound Hikes - A dog friendly walk each Friday morning. Exercise and socialization for you and your canine.

Stroller Strength - An hour long cardiovascular walk with your child in a stroller. Each session will end with upper and lower body resistance training and a cool-down stretch. This program is held in the spring, summer, and fall.

Mini-Movers - Children ages 4-5 enjoy activities with an alphabet theme. age-appropriate equipment, and fun music.

Healthy Ohioans Walk - Annual Healthy Ohioans Fitness Walk at Grant Park, Hithergreen Senior Center, and Activity Center Park held in May.

Adult Softball Leagues  - Coed and men's leagues are available and include an optional end of season tournament. Coed leagues consist of 6 teams and play a double round-robin schedule.  Men's leagues play a double header schedule consisting of 20 games. Current Standings

Adult Tennis Leagues  - Spring and summer leagues for men and women.   Current Standings

Tennis Instruction - Spring & summer sessions - ages 6 to adult - beginning to advanced levels. Instructors from Kettering Tennis Center/Quail Run Racquet Club.

Grand Gifts - Children ages 3-6 with grandparent(s) make a craft for mom for Mother's Day and a gift for dad for Father's Day.

Kiddie Krafts - Children ages 3-5 enjoy a craft, story, and song about a different animal each week.

Geocaching - Technology meets nature - all ages can enjoy this hobby. Use a Global Positioning System unit to find caches hidden in CWPD parks.

Big Rig Gig - Children of all ages with an adult companion. Touch and climb on many vehicles used in the community.

Capture the Flag and Bonfire - Youth in grades 6-8 play a big game of Capture the Flag in Grant Park and enjoy s'mores by the campfire afterwards.

Summer Teen Program - Teens ages 13-17 hang out at the Activity Center Park and enjoy games, guest speakers, walking field trips, tie-dying, and a cook-out.

Preschool Play Yard  - Children ages 3-5 enjoy summer in the parks with Park District staff. Program is held Monday through Thursday from 1:00-3:00 at various community parks.

Summer Recreation Program - Children ages 6-12 spend the summer in the parks playing games, doing crafts, and making friends. Program is held mornings and afternoons at various parks throughout the district.

Summer Special Events - Children ages 6-12 can participate in two FREE special events this summer. Both events are set up carnival style with games and activities. Children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is held at the park the day of the event.

Adventures in Camping - Children ages 5-8 with an adult companion almost camp. All the fun of camping and then sleep in your own bed!

 Family Camping - Bring your family and join Park District staff on an overnight at Grant Park.

Campfire Sing-Along - Enjoy a roaring campfire and sing an assortment of campfire songs. Fun for the whole family!

Halloween Mini Trail - A Halloween adventure where children ages 3-8 and their adult companions participate in a Woodland Expedition.  2007 Photo Gallery

Haunted Trail  - A scary Halloween hike through Grant Park for ages 8 to adult. 2007 Photo Gallery