Youth and children can keep busy in Swift Current this summer
A busy summer of children and youth activities is already underway throughout Swift Current.
The excitement gets underway today (June 14) when Swift Current’s Community Services Division partners with the Swift Current Community Youth Initiative to put on the annual Youth Fest.
This event, aimed at students in Grades 5 to 9, runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center. Participants can enjoy bounce houses, Henna, a s’mores station, and other activities and games. Those in attendance will be entered to win prizes including iride Passes. Free hot dogs will be offered.
Then on June 20th, the Community Services Division is partnering with Swift Current Skateboarding Inc. to put on a Skate Camp open to all ages and all abilities. This event takes place at Riverdene Park, with registration starting at 5 p.m. and instruction time from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants get a free hot dog and free instruction from experienced skateboarders. Participants are asked to bring their own skateboard or scooter and a helmet. In case of poor weather, the event will be moved to the Colonel Clifton Centre.
The Community Services Division is also gearing up for the annual Kiddies Day Parade on June 28 starting at 4 p.m. Entries must be at Memorial Park by 3:30 p.m. to be judged, and all participants will have the opportunity to get a free hot dog provided by the ACT & Shrine Club, and free ice cream provided by the City of Swift Current. Dress up, come out, and have a great time!
For additional information on those three events visit www.swiftcurrent.ca/ summer or contact Community Services at 306-778-2787.
Back on June 6, Swift Current’s seven Splash Pads opened for the warm weather months.
The splash pads can be found at the following parks: Highland, Kinsmen, Riverside, Rotary, Saulteaux, ACT and Westend. More information on these parks can be found at www.swiftcurrent.ca/play.
“The splash pads are a great opportunity for families to enjoy hot summer days right here in the City” said Parks Manager, Andy Toth. “Splash pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will remain open until the September long weekend.”
The City of Swift Current is also gearing up for the opening of Fairview Pool on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. The outdoor pool offers public swim and family swim times, as well as lane swimming and water fitness classes.
This year on Wednesday’s, public swimming from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. is free for youth aged 17 and under thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Swift Current.
Children will be inspired to read again this summer at the Swift Current Library with the TD Summer Reading Club returning.
The 2018 edition of the TD Summer Reading Club runs for seven weeks from July 5 to August 16. Aimed at children aged two to five, the story time program includes books, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and puppet shows.
The Maker Kids’ Club will also keep the Library hopping, with a summer of programming on Thursday’s at 2 p.m. This opportunity is open to children aged six to 12.
For additional information contact the Swift Current Library at 306-7782752.