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Aqua Adventure Camp
Aqua Adventure Camp
Hop like a frog and slide like an otter - we are exploring water. ...we might explore the creek, make a splash, or make friends with a fish! You never know just what will come out of camp, but you know it will be fun!
Monster Camp
Monster Camp
Movie monsters, cryptids, spooky critters and all things creepy will be a part of this camp. Make your own monster, become a zombie, look for legendary monsters and more. It’s like Halloween in July!
2 events,
Aqua Adventure Camp
Aqua Adventure Camp
Hop like a frog and slide like an otter - we are exploring water. ...we might explore the creek, make a splash, or make friends with a fish! You never know just what will come out of camp, but you know it will be fun!
Monster Camp
Monster Camp
Movie monsters, cryptids, spooky critters and all things creepy will be a part of this camp. Make your own monster, become a zombie, look for legendary monsters and more. It’s like Halloween in July!
4 events,
Aqua Adventure Camp
Aqua Adventure Camp
Hop like a frog and slide like an otter - we are exploring water. ...we might explore the creek, make a splash, or make friends with a fish! You never know just what will come out of camp, but you know it will be fun!
Monster Camp
Monster Camp
Movie monsters, cryptids, spooky critters and all things creepy will be a part of this camp. Make your own monster, become a zombie, look for legendary monsters and more. It’s like Halloween in July!
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, […]
Music in the Park: David Mullikin
Music in the Park: David Mullikin
David Mullikin Local singer from Xenia, in the park. David enjoys performing songs from various eras for your enjoyment. Music in the Park It’s that time of year for Music in the Park! Let’s get together and listen to some “oldies but goodies” tunes! Let’s get out into the Greene County Parks and listen to […]
2 events,
Monster Camp
Monster Camp
Movie monsters, cryptids, spooky critters and all things creepy will be a part of this camp. Make your own monster, become a zombie, look for legendary monsters and more. It’s like Halloween in July!
Aqua Adventure Camp
Aqua Adventure Camp
Hop like a frog and slide like an otter - we are exploring water. ...we might explore the creek, make a splash, or make friends with a fish! You never know just what will come out of camp, but you know it will be fun!
2 events,
Aqua Adventure Camp
Aqua Adventure Camp
Hop like a frog and slide like an otter - we are exploring water. ...we might explore the creek, make a splash, or make friends with a fish! You never know just what will come out of camp, but you know it will be fun!
Monster Camp
Monster Camp
Movie monsters, cryptids, spooky critters and all things creepy will be a part of this camp. Make your own monster, become a zombie, look for legendary monsters and more. It’s like Halloween in July!
2 events,
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. All participants must wear shoes, preferable those with closed toes.
Night Rides
Night Rides
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 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. Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH. All night riders […]
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Critter Camp
Critter Camp
Are you a critter lover? If so, come explore the wonderful animals that call our parks home at Critter Camp! Spend the week with our naturalists as we search for wild critters in all sorts of habitats, learning about their amazing adaptations. You will also get to meet GCP&T animal ambassadors and have hands-on experiences with them! […]
Babbling Bunnies: Water Play
Babbling Bunnies: Water Play
***Swim diapers are required to participate.*** Parks are full of baby bunnies...but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope! Back for 2024, we are offering programming for babies/tots from the ages of 6 months to 23 months. Each session will be one hour long and will include projects that the kids can do with assistance of […]
1 event,
Critter Camp
Critter Camp
Are you a critter lover? If so, come explore the wonderful animals that call our parks home at Critter Camp! Spend the week with our naturalists as we search for wild critters in all sorts of habitats, learning about their amazing adaptations. You will also get to meet GCP&T animal ambassadors and have hands-on experiences with them! […]
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Stroller Striders: Pearl’s Fen
Stroller Striders: Pearl’s Fen
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 […]
Critter Camp
Critter Camp
Are you a critter lover? If so, come explore the wonderful animals that call our parks home at Critter Camp! Spend the week with our naturalists as we search for wild critters in all sorts of habitats, learning about their amazing adaptations. You will also get to meet GCP&T animal ambassadors and have hands-on experiences with them! […]
3 events,
Critter Camp
Critter Camp
Are you a critter lover? If so, come explore the wonderful animals that call our parks home at Critter Camp! Spend the week with our naturalists as we search for wild critters in all sorts of habitats, learning about their amazing adaptations. You will also get to meet GCP&T animal ambassadors and have hands-on experiences with them! […]
Under the Sea
Under the Sea
I want to be where the creatures are...I wanna see, wanna see them swimming! That's right, our very popular "build-a-bear" program is going deep into the ocean as we take you on a marine life journey. This station-based program will prepare you to care for your very own aquatic animal for years to come! What will you […]
3 events,
Critter Camp
Critter Camp
Are you a critter lover? If so, come explore the wonderful animals that call our parks home at Critter Camp! Spend the week with our naturalists as we search for wild critters in all sorts of habitats, learning about their amazing adaptations. You will also get to meet GCP&T animal ambassadors and have hands-on experiences with them! […]
Music in the Park with Robert Colaner – “Bobby the Piano Guy”
Music in the Park with Robert Colaner – “Bobby the Piano Guy”
Come join us for a musical performance by Robert Colaner, aka "Bobby the Piano Guy"! Bob Colaner will be performing at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, large shelter, on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 1:30pm-2:30pm. Mr. Colaner is a long time Xenia resident who studied at the University of Mount Union and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music […]
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. Teams may have no more than 8 members. The program […]
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Stained Glass: Sunflower
Stained Glass: Sunflower
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning to create this work of art to display in your home. Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher. **No refunds will be provided. Craft supplies cannot be sent home for no-show registrants
Morning Milers
Morning Milers
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an early morning 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. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion with an average of 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH. Riders […]
Touch A Truck
Touch A Truck
Firetrucks, ambulances, tractors, OH MY! What do you get when you fill a parking lot full of different working vehicles? You get a whole morning of FUN! This program isn't just for our littlest park goers, it is for the entire family! So, come out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center to get an up close look […]
Stained Glass: Sunflower
Stained Glass: Sunflower
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning to create this work of art to display in your home. Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher. **No refunds will be provided. Craft supplies cannot be sent home for no-show registrants
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Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Can you hop like a frog? Slither around like a snake? Can you walk as slow as a turtle? Well we are about to find out! This week-long camp is sure to be a fun time for you and your grownup as you explore the world of herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians. You […]
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Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Can you hop like a frog? Slither around like a snake? Can you walk as slow as a turtle? Well we are about to find out! This week-long camp is sure to be a fun time for you and your grownup as you explore the world of herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians. You […]
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Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Can you hop like a frog? Slither around like a snake? Can you walk as slow as a turtle? Well we are about to find out! This week-long camp is sure to be a fun time for you and your grownup as you explore the world of herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians. You […]
2 events,
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Can you hop like a frog? Slither around like a snake? Can you walk as slow as a turtle? Well we are about to find out! This week-long camp is sure to be a fun time for you and your grownup as you explore the world of herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians. You […]
Wiggle Worms: Bubble Play
Wiggle Worms: Bubble Play
Bubble Fun 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 […]
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Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Grownups and ME ~ Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, OH MY!
Can you hop like a frog? Slither around like a snake? Can you walk as slow as a turtle? Well we are about to find out! This week-long camp is sure to be a fun time for you and your grownup as you explore the world of herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians. You […]
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Reptile Safari
Reptile Safari
Slither over to Spring Lakes and meet our turtles and snakes! After you get acquainted with our reptile friends, get ready for an adventure in the park looking for some in the wild.
Night Rides
Night Rides
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 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. Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH. All night riders […]
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Homeschool Science Days: Geology
Homeschool Science Days: Geology
Geology What’s the difference between a rock and a mineral? How did glaciers shape Indian Mound Reserve? What fossils are found here? Bring your homeschoolers out to find out the answers to these questions as they learn why geology ROCKS! Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that […]
Greene Grasshopper: Bubble Party
Greene Grasshopper: Bubble Party
Bubbles, bubbles EVERYWHERE! Could there be anything more fun than playing in a huge pile of bubbles? We don't think so. Join us as we bring back our ever-popular BUBBLE MACHINE. Get out your play clothes, bring along your water shoes and get ready to jump in the biggest pile of bubbles ever! Sunscreen and […]
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Western Day in the Park
Western Day in the Park
Come out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Park and join us for a Western Day in the Park! Get ready for some entertainment by Doug Smith, a highly skilled western Trick Roper; and Gery Deer, an outstanding Whip Cracker! Feel free to wear your western attire and get ready for some fun during this western-themed day […]
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Greene Trails Cycling Classic
The Greene Trails Cycling Classic is back! Gather up your cycling friends and join the GCP&T Trail Sentinel team for a 3-day adventure. All rides will start at Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia.
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Slip ‘n Slide Kickball
Slip ‘n Slide Kickball
Who’s up for a fun game of kickball?? This month, we play with a twist! Bring your friends, build some teams and be prepared to get wet! Although our goal is to have tons of fun, we can’t help but to admit there will be a fair amount of competition… So who will dominate this […]
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DISCOVERY HIKE: Indian Mound
DISCOVERY HIKE: Indian Mound
DISCOVERY HIKE: Indian Mound Come learn about the Adena culture. Each guided hike will lead you to the top of a large burial mound as we discuss the past of this park that is just exploding with history. Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal […]
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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, […]
Music in the Park: Bob Ford
Music in the Park: Bob Ford
Bob Ford will be entertaining you and performing some of your favorite tunes at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park! It’s always a great time when Bob is in the park playing his guitar and singing a mixture of tunes! Music in the Park It’s that time of year for Music in the Park! Let’s get […]
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Night Rides
Night Rides
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 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. Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH. All night riders […]
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