The season is underway for the North Battleford Playground Program.
It started July 5 and will run until Aug. 24.
According to Jocelyne Paulhus, co-ordinator for the program, it is a free drop-in program for ages six to 12, during the weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is run from four locations — Kinsmen Park, Fairview Park, Connaught Park and Centennial Park. Kinsmen and Centennial parks also have splash parks. Each has two leaders on staff in charge of creating programming to engage the kids.
Children must be registered so there are emergency contacts, but they do not have to be accompanied by an adult to attend.
Every week, the programs host a special event. Last week “we went to the library for a learning camp presentation. And next week Catholic Family Services is coming to do some safety presentations,” said Paulhus.
There are also plans to hold a water relay day and “Playground Olympics” to celebrate the Rio Olympics. That will happen Aug. 4 at Centennial playground.
They also will be going to the library again for the annual Kookie Karnival on July 28. They also plan to go to the concert in the park on Aug. 12.
Every year the playgrounds enter a float in the annual parade, so “the kids work on the decorations all throughout the summer,” Paulhus said.
There are also various dress up days planned.
For more information about the program, contact their office at the Don Ross Centre at 306-445-1754 or by email at [email protected].
