Don’t nature centers make a trip to your favorite park extra special? First, there are the sounds of nature, the slide-to-view facts, and the countless live animals encourage kids and families to want to learn more about their surroundings, history, and ecosystems. Then there’s the opportunity to keep kids learning without tons of books and binders. Here’s a list…
The Downtown Dayton Partnership is excited to announce a new holiday feature in downtown Dayton, Holiday Lights on Main. This free attraction features hundreds of illuminated trees lighting up Main Street from Monument Avenue to Fifth Street and will be on display every night through the holiday season. Part of the Dayton Holiday Festival,…
In partnership with more than 13,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio serves more than 42,000 girl members in 32 counties throughout Western Ohio and Southeastern Indiana. A United Way funded agency, all Girl Scouts activities are supported by adult volunteers using girl-led, hands-on, and cooperative learning practices. Chartered by Girl Scouts of the…
At first when we were young it seemed like the days dragged on and we were always racing to be bigger and older so we could either cross the road or drive a car. And then once we graduated high school we couldn’t wait until we had more experience so we could get a better…
Eight Tips for Eating Healthy While Camping. No matter how you are camping, whether in a tent or RV, it’s still possible to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
There is something captivating about spending a day riding the rails: the click-clack of wheel against track, the gentle bounce and sway of the cars and the constant stream of scenery whizzing by. And there are plenty of train excursions to choose from in our corner of the Midwest. Below are a few of our…
The community is invited to attend park site master plan open houses and provide feedback online. DAYTON, OHIO (Sept. 20, 2016) — Five Rivers MetroParks is taking the next step in implementing its 10-year comprehensive master plan by developing subsequent park site master plans for individual parks. To engage citizens in the planning process, MetroParks…
YMCA of Greater Dayton Join us at one of our 14 area day camp locations for a summer of fun, friends and memories. We offer specialty and teen camp as well as residential camp at YMCA Camp Kern. Phone: (937) 223-5201Address: 14 Area Locations! Dayton Metro Library Dayton Metro Library’s Summer Challenge encourages reading and learning…
Smithsonian magazine designates Saturday, Sep 26 the 11th annual Museum Day Live! For one day only, participating museums across the US have free admission.
School can be a challenging time for many teenagers, and anxiety often goes unnoticed amidst the typical ups and downs of adolescence. If your teenage son is facing overwhelming pressure from academics, social expectations, or extracurricular demands, it may manifest as school-related anxiety. In this guide, we outline common indicators that could signal he’s facing…
