Living Wall Art with Now and Zen
Ages 12 and up
Join local business Now and Zen Terrariums to create a one-of-a-kind 8″ x 10″ wall art project with live air plants. You will be able to select from a variety of unique embellishments to add to your piece to reflect your style and vibe!
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 2
The BIG Challenge Scavenger Hunt
All ages
Select your level of challenge and we will pack a backpack for you and your family to use as you complete tasks in Grant Park. Start at the Kennard Nature Nook to pick up your backpack and head out as a family to see if you can beat the clock! One registration per family.
Registration deadline: Friday, May 31
Bike Centerville Community Ride A
Ages 18 and up
The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! Rides will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles that start and end at a park.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 6
Recreation Day Camp: Week 2, Forest Field
Sunny and Starry Skies
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Recreation Day Camp: Week 2, Iron Horse
Sunny and Starry Skies
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 2 Morning
Pollinator Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – noon
How much do you know about pollination? Your parks are full of flowers and unique pollinators. Campers will explore the park looking for signs of pollination and identify which pollinators are their favorite!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 2
Camp Battles! Adventure Games in the Great Outdoors
Ages 9 – 13
Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14
9:00 a.m. – noon
We will split into teams to play games outdoors! Activities will include laser tag, archery tag, water tag, capture the flag and a Nerf battle! We will learn about creatures in nature that also work in teams. We will mix up teams throughout the day.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 2
Water Week
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Let’s spend a week doing all things water! Campers will learn about the water in the parks, explore all the splashtacular things water is capable of, and play a variety of water games.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 2 All Day
Pollinator Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
How much do you know about pollination? Your parks are full of flowers and unique pollinators. Campers will explore the park looking for signs of pollination and identify which pollinators are their favorite!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Adventure Camp A
Ages 10 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Combine outdoor adventure and nature education with this week-long camp. Adventure Camp focuses on immersion in the outdoors and works to build confidence through activities, outdoor skills, tree climbing with EarthJoy, hiking, creeking and a field trip to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 2
Fairy Tales and Artistic Adventures
Ages 3 – 5
Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
We will have a fairy tale storybook walk in the park, make a mini fairy house, and have lots of other abstract art projects and games inspired by our favorite tales! Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 3
Tai Chi Intermediate
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, June 10 – August 5
(No class July 1)
Continue to develop Tai Chi and Qigong principles moving from Tai Chi Easy™ into Dr. Roger Jahnke’s Integral Tai Chi form. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor. This class will take place outdoors with the option to move indoors for inclement weather.
Registration deadline: Friday, June 7
Relaxation Meetup
Ages 16 and up
Thursdays, June 13, July 11 & August 8
Join us each month to try out a different mode of relaxation as it connects to nature! Monthly themes will be geared around participant feedback but ideas include: gardening, yoga, meditation, cooking, gratitude journals, crafting, etc! Please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 2
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 13
Critters & Crawlers in the Garden
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
At this fun-filled preschool program, you will get hands-on with the creatures that call gardens home. Play games, read stories and meet some garden critters up close and personal. All participants will also get to plant a flower to take home in their very own flower pot!
Registration deadline: Friday, June 7