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Prince Albert, Sk. – An annual tradition in the City of Prince Albert, the Playground Program, returns soon for 5 to 12 year olds. The Playground Program will be offered in 10 locations from July 4th until August 19th. The Kinsmen Park location operates 7 days-a-week and will begin this coming weekend, July 2nd and 3rd from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in that location only
Last year the Playground Program introduced a site at the Alfred Jenkins Field House that was very popular and returns this summer. Many of the locations offer spray parks including Kinsmen Park, Crescent Acres, Midtown, West Hill, Miller Hill, Lions Park and Westview. The Crescent Heights location will also feature a spray park when it is completed later this summer. The tenth location is Hazeldell which features a paddling pool.
All 10 locations are staffed by two highly trained playground supervisors. All locations operate Monday to Thursday from Noon to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Kinsmen Park location also operates Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Playground Program offers a variety of activities including science, arts, recreation, literacy, drama and more. Leaders have each day’s activities planned out in advance with certain theme days throughout the summer.
Inclusive Playground Days Return at AJFH
A special feature of the Playground Program introduced in 2021 returns this summer: Inclusive Playground Days at the Alfred Jenkins Field House Playground. Utilizing the specially designed equipment for children with ability challenges, the AJFH playground will be used exclusively by these children on Tuesday, July 12, Tuesday, July 26 and Tuesday, August 9. The time this year will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. each day to host the event in cooler temperatures.
A special guest will attend the July 26th event, as Prince Albert Paralympic athlete Brittany Hudak will take time out from her training to be part of the Inclusive Playground Day. The 3-time Paralympian is coming off a double-medal performance at the Beijing Paralympics in Nordic skiing this year.
KidzFest Set for July 21st
KidzFest returns to Kinsmen Park Thursday, July 21st from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. as produced by the Playground Program leaders. Thanks to the support of a grant from the Northern Lights Community Development Corporation, Kinsmen Park will be full of fun and games all afternoon! There will be face painting, balloon animals, dunk tank, crafts, mini golf, a photo booth, over ten interactive games and stage entertainment throughout the afternoon. Food and drink will be available for a nominal charge.
Into the Woods Day August 11th
Another special event hosted by the Playground Program is Into the Woods Day Thursday, August 11th in Little Red River Park. With the support of a Parks for All grant from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, Wildernook Fresh Air Learning will lead Playground Program participants 8 to 12 years of age, through a fun and educational day at Little Red. Children will be bussed free of charge from different Playground Program locations to Little Red where they will explore the park and learn about nature with demonstrations, walks and interactive programs designed by Wildernook. Elder Liz Settee also will be on hand for an explanation of the importance of nature and Little Red River Park from an Indigenous perspective.
More details will be announced later on this summer, including where and when children can pre-register for Into the Woods Day.
All of these initiatives are free-of-charge.
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For more information please contact:
Curtis Olsen Erin Hurd
Sport & Recreation Manager Recreation Programmer
Phone: 306-953-4816 Phone: 306-953-4816
colsen@citypa.com ehurd@citypa.com
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