Gresham is excited to announce that for the first time since 2019, the City is offering in-person youth recreation activities again through its popular Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP) program.
After two summers of providing only lunches and take-home activity kits due to COVID-19 restrictions, City staff hope to see kids of all ages back at three SKIP sites starting Monday, June 27.
“The opportunity for this type of in-person engagement and recreation is something the pandemic robbed us of,” said Joe Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager. “We’re glad to finally be able to provide these opportunities that youth need back to our community.
The seven-week recreation program runs through Aug. 12 and is free and open to all kids up to age 18
Fire and Ice day (June 27, noon-2 p.m.)
To celebrate the return to full activities, the City has included special guests for Monday’s opening day at Main City Park. Barring any last-minute emergency calls, Gresham Fire will be on hand to give a fire truck tour, answer questions about firefighting, and test out the fire hose. Afterward, youth can cool down with a free shaved ice treat from Kona Ice. Parks and Recreation staff and the YMCA will also be leading a variety of large group games for kids of all ages.
In partnership with the YMCA and Play Grow Learn, SKIP will run for two hours every weekday at Main City, Red Sunset and Nadaka Nature Park. A free lunch will be served, and kids can just drop in. No advance registration is required.
SKIP summer schedule
Red Sunset Park
Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch served from noon-12:30 p.m.
Directions: 2403 NE Red Sunset Drive (https://goo.gl/maps/ySUGDWr3r4uYjmun8)
Main City Park
Monday through Friday, noon-2:00 pm
Lunch served from noon-12:30 pm
Directions to 219 S. Main Ave. (https://goo.gl/maps/rNZcdtVUhk1L73A96)
Nadaka Nature Park
Monday through Friday, noon-2 p.m.
Lunch served from noon-12:30 p.m.
Directions to 17615 NE Glisan St.
Fun and healthy activities such as tag, soccer and arts and crafts will take place at each location. The Gresham-Barlow School District’s free summer lunch program will serve the three parks daily from noon-12:30 p.m.
Parents and guardians are advised to stay at the park while youth are participating in SKIP; children younger than age 8 should not be left without supervision
For more information, visit GreshamOregon.gov/SKIP or call 503-618-2525.
Source: https://greshamoregon.gov/News/2022/SKIP-to-the-park--Popular-summer-youth-recreation-returns-in-person/
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