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Naturalist Camp
Naturalist Camp
What's the best job in the world? Being a naturalist! Experience what it is like to work as a naturalist by taking care of animals at the Spring Lakes Critter Cove and completing your own scientific investigation. The week will end with an overnight at one of Ohio's great zoos! The overnight stay, dinner Thursday, […]
Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp
We're going to have a crazy of fun exploring the amazing things we can learn through science. We'll use all of our senses to explore the world and use our minds to solve puzzles. We'll experiment with tasty concoctions, test cool ways to make sounds, and investigate mystery smells. Best of all, how it works […]
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Are you looking for some relaxation and enjoyment while spending time in one of our Greene County Parks? Please join us for some YOGA in the Park at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center. This program is for seniors and will be led by Connie Weber, a local yoga instructor. You will be encouraged to participate in […]
3 events,
Naturalist Camp
Naturalist Camp
What's the best job in the world? Being a naturalist! Experience what it is like to work as a naturalist by taking care of animals at the Spring Lakes Critter Cove and completing your own scientific investigation. The week will end with an overnight at one of Ohio's great zoos! The overnight stay, dinner Thursday, […]
Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp
We're going to have a crazy of fun exploring the amazing things we can learn through science. We'll use all of our senses to explore the world and use our minds to solve puzzles. We'll experiment with tasty concoctions, test cool ways to make sounds, and investigate mystery smells. Best of all, how it works […]
Stained Glass ~ Drop of Sunshine
Stained Glass ~ Drop of Sunshine
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning and create this beautiful drop of sunshine to display in your home. Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher.
2 events,
Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp
We're going to have a crazy of fun exploring the amazing things we can learn through science. We'll use all of our senses to explore the world and use our minds to solve puzzles. We'll experiment with tasty concoctions, test cool ways to make sounds, and investigate mystery smells. Best of all, how it works […]
Naturalist Camp
Naturalist Camp
What's the best job in the world? Being a naturalist! Experience what it is like to work as a naturalist by taking care of animals at the Spring Lakes Critter Cove and completing your own scientific investigation. The week will end with an overnight at one of Ohio's great zoos! The overnight stay, dinner Thursday, […]
2 events,
Naturalist Camp
Naturalist Camp
What's the best job in the world? Being a naturalist! Experience what it is like to work as a naturalist by taking care of animals at the Spring Lakes Critter Cove and completing your own scientific investigation. The week will end with an overnight at one of Ohio's great zoos! The overnight stay, dinner Thursday, […]
Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp
We're going to have a crazy of fun exploring the amazing things we can learn through science. We'll use all of our senses to explore the world and use our minds to solve puzzles. We'll experiment with tasty concoctions, test cool ways to make sounds, and investigate mystery smells. Best of all, how it works […]
2 events,
Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp
We're going to have a crazy of fun exploring the amazing things we can learn through science. We'll use all of our senses to explore the world and use our minds to solve puzzles. We'll experiment with tasty concoctions, test cool ways to make sounds, and investigate mystery smells. Best of all, how it works […]
Naturalist Camp
Naturalist Camp
What's the best job in the world? Being a naturalist! Experience what it is like to work as a naturalist by taking care of animals at the Spring Lakes Critter Cove and completing your own scientific investigation. The week will end with an overnight at one of Ohio's great zoos! The overnight stay, dinner Thursday, […]
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Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Music with Melodee in the Park
Music with Melodee in the Park
Do you love music and would you like to enjoy music in the park? Please join Melodee Bass, guitarist, who will be playing various songs on her guitar, in the Park! Along with being a great guitar player, Melodee has a master's degree in music therapy and plays from multiple eras and for all age […]
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Stroller Striders
Stroller Striders
Moms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers. This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks […]
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Firefly Party
Firefly Party
What could be more enchanting than an evening filled with the glittering flashes of fireflies? Bring the whole family out to catch fireflies, make firefly crafts, follow the glow trail, play games, and learn cool facts about these amazing insects. A limited number of insect nets will be available to borrow for the event.
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Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
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Minecraft 2.0
Minecraft 2.0
Ready for some next level Minecraft fun? We will be taking it up a NOTCH. Craft your own tools, explore the biomes of the park, conquer all sorts of hostile mobs on an epic quest, and brew up awesome potions. Plus, you'll play tons of fun Minecraft-themed games throughout the week.
Minecraft Unplugged
Minecraft Unplugged
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in real world! Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!
3 events,
Minecraft 2.0
Minecraft 2.0
Ready for some next level Minecraft fun? We will be taking it up a NOTCH. Craft your own tools, explore the biomes of the park, conquer all sorts of hostile mobs on an epic quest, and brew up awesome potions. Plus, you'll play tons of fun Minecraft-themed games throughout the week.
Minecraft Unplugged
Minecraft Unplugged
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in real world! Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
We are back at it for our very popular DIY craft programs for 2023. Do you want to know what we are going to be crafting? Well we will keep you in suspense and release the programs each month on Facebook. This month's topic will be released on June 14th at 11 a.m. At that […]
2 events,
Minecraft 2.0
Minecraft 2.0
Ready for some next level Minecraft fun? We will be taking it up a NOTCH. Craft your own tools, explore the biomes of the park, conquer all sorts of hostile mobs on an epic quest, and brew up awesome potions. Plus, you'll play tons of fun Minecraft-themed games throughout the week.
Minecraft Unplugged
Minecraft Unplugged
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in real world! Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!
2 events,
Minecraft 2.0
Minecraft 2.0
Ready for some next level Minecraft fun? We will be taking it up a NOTCH. Craft your own tools, explore the biomes of the park, conquer all sorts of hostile mobs on an epic quest, and brew up awesome potions. Plus, you'll play tons of fun Minecraft-themed games throughout the week.
Minecraft Unplugged
Minecraft Unplugged
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in real world! Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!
3 events,
Minecraft 2.0
Minecraft 2.0
Ready for some next level Minecraft fun? We will be taking it up a NOTCH. Craft your own tools, explore the biomes of the park, conquer all sorts of hostile mobs on an epic quest, and brew up awesome potions. Plus, you'll play tons of fun Minecraft-themed games throughout the week.
Minecraft Unplugged
Minecraft Unplugged
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in real world! Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!
Trivia Quest
Trivia Quest
Are you a know it all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion? Well join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics. Our top "brainiacs" will receive a prize as well as bragging rights.
2 events,
Bird Walk at the Mound
Bird Walk at the Mound
Birders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, in search of the different bird species that call the Indian Mound Reserve home, or that migrate to this area during the year. What will we find? Join us to find out... It is ok if you don't have binoculars to participate, we […]
Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
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Grossology
Grossology
Poop, vomit, pee...and things gross and stinky. That's right, this weeks camp will focus on all things GROSS. Campers will be playing poop tag, meeting some stinky animals, doing some gross experiments and more! Do you have the stomach for this camp? Sign up now for a lot of "gross" fun!
2 events,
Grossology
Grossology
Poop, vomit, pee...and things gross and stinky. That's right, this weeks camp will focus on all things GROSS. Campers will be playing poop tag, meeting some stinky animals, doing some gross experiments and more! Do you have the stomach for this camp? Sign up now for a lot of "gross" fun!
Greene Grasshoppers – County Fair
Greene Grasshoppers – County Fair
Our popular Greene Grasshoppers programming is back for another year of fun! These once-a-month programs are designed to get kids, ages 6-9, out into the parks having fun while doing so. These are drop-in programs; parents are required to remain with the child/children. Each month will be a different experience as the topics will change. […]
1 event,
Grossology
Grossology
Poop, vomit, pee...and things gross and stinky. That's right, this weeks camp will focus on all things GROSS. Campers will be playing poop tag, meeting some stinky animals, doing some gross experiments and more! Do you have the stomach for this camp? Sign up now for a lot of "gross" fun!
2 events,
Grossology
Grossology
Poop, vomit, pee...and things gross and stinky. That's right, this weeks camp will focus on all things GROSS. Campers will be playing poop tag, meeting some stinky animals, doing some gross experiments and more! Do you have the stomach for this camp? Sign up now for a lot of "gross" fun!
Wiggle Worms – Bubble Play
Wiggle Worms – Bubble Play
Bubbles, bubbles, EVERYWHERE! Could there be anything more fun than playing in a huge pile of bubbles? We don't think so. Join our staff as we fire up our new bubble machine with a bubble pile SKY HIGH for your wiggle worms to explore. Come for the hour, stay for half, as you create your […]
2 events,
Grossology
Grossology
Poop, vomit, pee...and things gross and stinky. That's right, this weeks camp will focus on all things GROSS. Campers will be playing poop tag, meeting some stinky animals, doing some gross experiments and more! Do you have the stomach for this camp? Sign up now for a lot of "gross" fun!
Bubbles Aren’t Just for Kids….ADULT BUBBLE PARTY!
Bubbles Aren’t Just for Kids….ADULT BUBBLE PARTY!
Bubbles aren't just for kids! You asked and we listened and we are having an ADULT BUBBLE PARTY! The bubble pile will be taller and the music a little louder as we search for the child in all of us during adult bubble play. Shoes are required, must be 18 and over only. Children will […]
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Caesar Ford Ranger Classic
Caesar Ford Ranger Classic
Join our Ranger Team at the Caesar Ford Ranger Classic for a day-long event with endless fun. The fun includes a FREE car show, music, food and more! You don't have to own a classic car to be part of this fun! Come on out and view the cars and enjoy the other festivities occurring […]
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Young’s Dairy
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Young’s Dairy
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
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Forest Recon
Forest Recon
This week is serious fun. We will build secret bases in the woods, sneak around the park tracking other groups, perfect our human camouflage strategies, and compete against other groups in daily challenges - all of them top secret! You'll never have more fun being sneaky!
Nature’s Playground
Nature’s Playground
Nature is full of opportunities for play, and this week we will take full advantage of them. We'll build secret forts for a week long game of capture the flag, play in the creek, climb on trees, skip stones, play in the mud and much more!
2 events,
Forest Recon
Forest Recon
This week is serious fun. We will build secret bases in the woods, sneak around the park tracking other groups, perfect our human camouflage strategies, and compete against other groups in daily challenges - all of them top secret! You'll never have more fun being sneaky!
Nature’s Playground
Nature’s Playground
Nature is full of opportunities for play, and this week we will take full advantage of them. We'll build secret forts for a week long game of capture the flag, play in the creek, climb on trees, skip stones, play in the mud and much more!
4 events,
Nature’s Playground
Nature’s Playground
Nature is full of opportunities for play, and this week we will take full advantage of them. We'll build secret forts for a week long game of capture the flag, play in the creek, climb on trees, skip stones, play in the mud and much more!
Forest Recon
Forest Recon
This week is serious fun. We will build secret bases in the woods, sneak around the park tracking other groups, perfect our human camouflage strategies, and compete against other groups in daily challenges - all of them top secret! You'll never have more fun being sneaky!
World of Imagination
World of Imagination
The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]
Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
New for 2023 ~ Programming geared towards seniors! Join staff for an afternoon of Poetry in the Park. These free programs are for seniors interested in poetry. Spend the afternoon simply listening to poetry recitals or sharing a poem or story and celebrating the love of the written or spoken word. Picnic tables are available, […]
2 events,
Nature’s Playground
Nature’s Playground
Nature is full of opportunities for play, and this week we will take full advantage of them. We'll build secret forts for a week long game of capture the flag, play in the creek, climb on trees, skip stones, play in the mud and much more!
Forest Recon
Forest Recon
This week is serious fun. We will build secret bases in the woods, sneak around the park tracking other groups, perfect our human camouflage strategies, and compete against other groups in daily challenges - all of them top secret! You'll never have more fun being sneaky!
4 events,
Nature’s Playground
Nature’s Playground
Nature is full of opportunities for play, and this week we will take full advantage of them. We'll build secret forts for a week long game of capture the flag, play in the creek, climb on trees, skip stones, play in the mud and much more!
Forest Recon
Forest Recon
This week is serious fun. We will build secret bases in the woods, sneak around the park tracking other groups, perfect our human camouflage strategies, and compete against other groups in daily challenges - all of them top secret! You'll never have more fun being sneaky!
Night Owlz! Bubbles!!!
Night Owlz! Bubbles!!!
Giant mound of bubble foam? CHECK! Huge slip-n-slide? CHECK! Good music? CHECK! Tasty snacks? CHECK! Looks like the only things we are missing for a great time are you and your friends! This is a drop off program, but parents are welcome to stay. This program is free, but registration is required.
GTO: Bubble Dance Party
GTO: Bubble Dance Party
We'll bring the bubbles, slip n slide, music, and snacks. You'll bring your friends and the energy. Deal? See you then! This is a drop off program, but parents are welcome to stay. This program is free, but registration is required.
3 events,
Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Morning Milers – Xenia Station
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Creek Trek
Creek Trek
Splash, wade, and stomp through Spring Lakes Park and have the time of your lives! Enjoy the cool refreshing water, catch a crawdad, and skip a stone. You'll never outgrow having fun in the creek.
Creek Trek
Creek Trek
Splash, wade, and stomp through Spring Lakes Park and have the time of your lives! Enjoy the cool refreshing water, catch a crawdad, and skip a stone. You'll never outgrow having fun in the creek.
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Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
We're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
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Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
We're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
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Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
We're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
Stroller Striders
Stroller Striders
Moms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers. This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks […]
Music in the Park – Bob Ford
Music in the Park – Bob Ford
New for 2023 ~ Programming geared towards seniors! When is the last time you heard some of those "oldies but goodies" tunes? Come out and join us, along with performer Bob Ford, a local singer from the Xenia area, in the park. Bob enjoys performing songs from various eras for your enjoyment. Let's meet at […]
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Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
We're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
1 event,
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
We're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
1 event,
Night Ride: Xenia Station to 5/3 Gateway Park
Night Ride: Xenia Station to 5/3 Gateway Park
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
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