Fall Foliage Camp A
Ages 5 – 12
Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! Children will participate in games, crafts and nature programs, staying active on their days off. Fall Foliage Camps A and B are separate programming; participants may attend both.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16
Glass Fusing: Sunflower Suncatcher
Ages 16 and up
Capture the golden and glowing autumn sunlight with a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher featuring sunflowers! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this new class!
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16
Fall Foliage Camp B
Ages 5 – 12
Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! Children will participate in games, crafts and nature programs, staying active on their days off. Fall Foliage Camps A and B are separate programming; participants may attend both.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16
Pumpkin Spice Paint Night
Ages 16 and up
Join us for a cozy and creative night in the Community Room! Try out watercolor paintbrush pens to bring a pre-outlined autumn scene to life while enjoying a relaxing ambiance with plenty of fall-themed refreshments. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 19
Confidence Behind the Camera
Ages 14 and up
Join local artist and educator Heather Ballard for a “level 2 beginner” class to learn the basics on how to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Get out of auto mode! This session will include time outside photographing autumn color in the park and a more in-depth introduction to the basics of exposure, camera settings and composition. Bring your fully charged camera and memory card.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 19
Honeysuckle Homestead
All ages
Join us for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! While we accomplish the important task of removing invasive honeysuckle from the park, we will also build forts in the Mark Kruesch Nature Playce with the honeysuckle sticks and vine!
There will be children’s games and a picnic around a fire with hot dogs to roast, chips and drinks. The day will culminate with a dessert of Honeysuckle Tea and cookies. The group with the most impressive fort will win a prize basket!
Fitness for Longevity (fomerly Fitness Yoga)
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, October 27 – December 1
This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units—which disappear if we don’t use them—and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 24
Spooky Bites & Sweet Surprises
Ages 7 – 14
Join instructor Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling to spooky up your snacks! Create Halloween-themed healthy bites and treats, featuring mummy pizza and graveyard cake! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 21
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages
Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.
Registration is not required but is recommended.
Coffee With Your Pup
All ages (children must be 8+ to enter the dog park)
Calling all dog owners to enjoy an early-morning social at the dog park! Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck will be available for owners to purchase coffee to sip while watching their dogs play. Dogs will get a free pup cup courtesy of the Centerville-Washington Park District! This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other dog lovers and socialize your pup.
Registration is requested but not required. Please review all dog park rules before attending.
Oh My Gourd Archery (ages 8 – 15)
Ages 8 – 15
What better use of old Halloween pumpkins than to shoot them with arrows? Join us for an evening of archery, but this time aim for pumpkins! We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned into practice. Participants will compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 28
Oh My Gourd Archery (ages 16+)
Ages 16 and up
What better use of old Halloween pumpkins than to shoot them with arrows? Join us for an evening of archery, but this time aim for pumpkins! We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned into practice. Participants compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided. This program is for participants 16+ only. Ages 8+ may sign up for the children’s version of the program earlier the same day.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 28
Early Adventures
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
Hit the trail with us! These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 2
Mad Science University
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays, November 5 – December 3 (No class on November 26)
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 27
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 31