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For tikes who’d like to explore the wonderful world of nature in the woods, this program will offer hot chocolate, snacks, and an hour trek into the wilderness every Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer. Maximum of 15 children. Recommended for ages 3-6 with a favorite adult/caregiver

Transform your child into this busy insect to see plant life through a bee’s eyes. We’ll learn just how important insects are to human survival.AGE: 3-13 

Hand-led pony rides, for youngsters ages 2-8, are offered on Saturdays only June through the end of October from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required. Fee is $5.00 per child per ride. Don’t forget your camera!

Springfield Arts Council presents the annual admission-free Summer Arts Festival each June and July in Veterans Park, downtown Springfield. Always, fun! Always FREE! Join us at the Turner Pavilion in Veterans Park Amphitheater, Springfield, OH for the 52nd annual Summer Arts Festival – June 14 through July 21, 2018!

Hand-led pony rides, for youngsters ages 2-8, are offered on Saturdays only June through the end of October from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required. Fee is $5.00 per child per ride. Don’t forget your camera!

Little ones will learn animal sounds and movements that assist in motor development and rhythmic skills. They’ll enjoy activities with an animal theme, age-appropriate equipment and fun music. Group and individual activities will be included to expand their social skills and be creative. (ages 4 – 5)Duplicate this event

Mondays & Wednesdays, April 16 – May 2

Little ones will learn animal sounds and movements that assist in motor development and rhythmic skills. They’ll enjoy activities with an animal theme, age-appropriate equipment and fun music. Group and individual activities will be included to expand their social skills and be creative. (ages 4 – 5)Duplicate this event

Mondays & Wednesdays, April 16 – May 2

Camp Rosewood is back with even more creative fun for kids ages 5 – 15. Enjoy brand-new programs and old favorites, plus trips to Adventure Reef Water Park! Registration is ongoing throughout the summer! For more information, contact Rosewood Arts Centre at 937-296-0294 or [email protected] You can also view the Camp Brochure at www.playkettering.org/rosewood.

One-Day Camps:
$35/Kettering resident; $45/non-resident

Half-Day Weeklong Camps:
$85/Kettering resident; $95/non-resident

Full-Day Weeklong Camps:
$150/Kettering resident; $160/non-resident

Ages: 12-16
Students learn both wheel and hand building while creating beautiful functional ceramic plates, bowls, and more. Class fee provides each student with clay, glazes, and related firings. Class meets on Thursdays, May 10th-June 21st from 5-7 p.m. or from 7-9 p.m. $90/resident; $100/non-resident. Call Rosewood Arts Centre at (937) 296-0294 or visit our website at playkettering.org/rosewood to learn more!

View native-Ohio butterflies and moths in all stages of metamorphosis. Exploration will bring discoveries about the various species of butterflies and plants making each experience a personal connection with nature. The mission of the house is to exhibit native butterflies in a natural environment, captivate visitors, inspire protection of threatened habitats, and educate the public on butterfly/moth life cycles and their plant partnerships.

Species such as painted lady, red admiral, monarch, giant swallowtail, black swallowtail, spicebush swallowtail, tiger swallowtail, luna moth, Cecropia moth, Polyphemus moth and pipevine swallowtail are featured.

Showing from January 27 – August 26, 2018 in the Main Exhibit Hall

In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Dayton Society of Natural History’s Collection, join us for an epic journey into the past! Venture to far-flung corners of Earth at this exhibition that charts a course through five geographic regions, ranging from Japan and Egypt to the Philippines, Ecuador, and the American Plains.

Explore the history and culture of these regions through a feature selection of artifacts and specimens, as well as through hands-on, interactive activities for visitors of all ages.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to enjoy Science On a Sphere®. Go where you’ve never been and take a tour of the cosmos from an entirely new perspective!

This 68-inch diameter globe, suspended in mid-air, takes visitors on a dynamic tour of Earth and space! Explore the darkest reaches of the space and discover some of the most breathtaking astronomical phenomena in the galaxy. Then view an astonishing array of visualizations showing Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land.

Imagine exploring the darkest reaches of space and viewing some of the most breathtaking astronomical phenomena in the galaxy. Then imagine watching 24 hours of time-capsulated images showing commercial air traffic around the world, or tracking turtles as they cross the Pacific.

Located in Tait Auditorium on the second floor of the Museum, Science On a Sphere® is a suspended carbon fiber globe that presents hard-to-grasp data and other complex information in a way that makes it accessible to everyone.