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Wondering What To Do With The Kids This Summer? Check Out These Summer Programs:

May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More family fun...RiverRats First home game is in May

More family fun...RiverRats First home game is in May

Summer is coming sooner than we think, and already programs are gearing up to care for your children while you work and entertain your family throughout the summer.  Other special programs are in the works to give your kids a fun adventure or new experiences outdoors, in the arts or in theatre.

The following are a few of the choices available in Wayne County this summer,

including day camps and other fun programs:

JUKO

is a free program open to all children in Wayne County entering grades 1-6 in the Fall.  It runs from June 11– July 20, 2012. Lunches are provided at all four sites with morning and afternoon sessions.  Camp counselors are well trained and have undergone background checks.   The summer schedule will include trips to the pool as well as visits from the fire department, crafts and field trips.  This is a free program provided by the Richmond Parks and Recreation office.  Sites are : AM: Springwood Park or Vaile Elementary.  PM: Glen Miller Park or Mary Scott Park. 9a.m.-noon or 1:00 p.m.-4.  Cost: Free

Little Juko 

Under The Sea Little Juko is for children ages 3-5 years and runs two weeks from August 1-12.  It is a mini version of JUKO with dress up, fire sprays, free lunch, crafts and more!  Locations are: Springwood Park (AM) and Mary Scott Park (PM).  Cost is Free.  A $10 donation is appreciated to help with the cost of t-shirts).

Splash Pad at Glen Miller Park

Boys & Girls Clubs

offers an early bird program for kids in Wayne County which is themed for the summer and the cost is based on family income.  Breakfast and lunch are provided along with fun activities throughout the summer.  They also have a separate academic enrichment program to complement their regular activities.  To sign up and for more information visit the Boys & Girls Clubs office on L. Street in Richmond.

Art In The Park

has added two more weeks this year.  For the six weeks of camp  there will be themes such as  glass blowing, painting, pottery and more.  The cost for the camp is 30.00 total.  This camp meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-4 p.m. at Mary Scott Park in Richmond, IN.  (For more information on all the Park camps you can contact Blair Beach at 983-7426.

Municipal Pool opening soon end of May- first of June

Richmond Friends School

is offering a variety of half day and full day camps including Theatre Camp, Hand Drum Camp, Kay’s full day summer camp, and more.  For more information you can visit their website at: RichmondFriendsSchool.org. or call: 966-5767. Cost varies by camp length (1/2 or full day camps).

Girls Inc

offers a 7 week summer program based on the core values of Girls Inc.  Hours are 9 – 5:30 with an early bird option at 7:30.  Cost is based on family income but no more than 220.00 for the summer (early bird option is extra).  The program runs from 6/11/12 to 8/3/12.  You can visit: Girlsincwayne.org for more info.

 

 Summer Y Care : Offered by the YMCA of Richmond

Located at CR Richardson this summer, kids going into Kindergarten (this fall) up to grade 6 can attend the summer Y Care program.  Director, Erykah Carter explained the program in a phone interview recently.  The kids will experience swimming at Hibberd two days a week as well as weekly field trips.  All children are invited to sign up, whether they attend school in Richmond or other school districts and whether they go to public or private schools.

The program will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F.  Breakfast and lunch will be served and the ratio of adults to children will be 1 to 15.  Summer Y care will start on June 4th and run through August 8th.  Early registration for this summer will begin on May 1st and end May 12th.  Cost is 55.00/week if you do early registration and is 65.00/week if you sign up after early registration.

To sign up your child(ren) you can go to the YMCA located at 2023 Chester Blvd.  (behind Reid Rehab Center).  According to director, Erykah Carter, the program took care of 30-40 children per day last summer.  For questions you can email Erykah at erykahc@richmondfamilyymca.org or call 765-962-7504.

Stay tuned as we update the Summer Fun In Wayne County list each week.  Also coming up is a schedule of Richmond Parks Department outdoor movies, concerts and other fun events.

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Lil’ JUKO Starts August 1st & Final Outdoor Movie Tonight

July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
dragon

Brought to you by Richmond Parks and Recreation…

JUKO 2011

Lil’ J.U.K.O. is up next! For ages 3-5. Dates: August 1-12. Morning session will be at Springwood Park from 9:00-11:30 or there is an afternoon session at Mary Scott Park from 12:30-3:00pm. There is NO cost, but a donation of $15/week is appreciated! Register at the Park Office in Glen Miller Park, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm or at the site on your first day of camp. Questions? Call 983-7275. This is a great experience for the young ones to hang out at the park, do fun activities together, and make new friends.

Tonight:

The final movie in the Outdoor Movie Series How To Train Your Dragon, will be playing at Vaile Elementary.  The activities will begin at about 8:30 p.m. with the movie playing at dusk.  This is a family friendly and free event sponsored by the Parks Department.

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JUKO Is Back Again This Year! Another Fun Choice For The Kids This Summer

May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
JUKO 2010

Press Release

JUKO 2010

Parks Department Offers Summer Camp Filled with Fun Activities

Richmond Parks and Recreation will once again be hosting their free, summer day camp, Just Us Kids Outdoors (J.U.K.O.) from June 13th- July 22nd for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall. Activities include swimming twice a week at the Cordell Municipal Pool, Friday field trips, noncompetitive games, arts and crafts, and more. Each day of camp, the children receive a free lunch prepared by Richmond Community Schools through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Children not attending camp are still able to receive a lunch at the five locations camp is offered.

Morning sessions of J.U.K.O. are held at Springwood Lake Park and Vaile Elementary School from 9am-Noon. Afternoon sessions of J.U.K.O. are held at Glen Miller Park and Mary Scott Park from 1-4pm.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays both morning and afternoon sessions meet at the Cordell Municipal Pool

Municipal Pool, Richmond

Morning campers benefit from the pool being closed to the public. “For parent’s who are concerned about their child’s swimming experience, the morning sessions are a great fit. Besides swim lesson attendees, we are the only ones at the pool,” shares camp director Blair Beach, Community Recreation Coordinator for the parks department. The program will also implement a new swimming evaluation program this year, through a kit from Church Mutual Insurance Company. Children will be evaluated on their swimming level by the lifeguards and receive color coded bracelets which designate what areas of the pool they are able to swim in.

On Fridays, the camp will attend field trips to The Skate, Hayes Arboretum and Family Fitness just to name a few. 5th and 6th grade campers also attend special field trips on Monday.

Counselors for the program are certified in CPR and First Aid, attend a one-week training camp, and pass a police background and sex offender’s check prior to camp.

J.U.K.O. is free!

Lunch time at JUKO 2010

but a $10 donation is appreciated to help buy t-shirts and water bottles for the campers. To register, please visit the Parks Department Administration Office located next to the Glen Miller Park Playground between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. There is no registration deadline or cap on enrollment.

CONTACT:

  • Blair Beach, Community Recreation Coordinator
  • Richmond Parks & Recreation
  • Phone: (765) 983-7426
  • Fax: (765) 983-7279
  • Email: BBeach@richmondindiana.gov
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Summer Art In The Parks With Richmond Parks And Recreation

May 4, 2011 by
J.U.K.O. 2010 Another Summer Program By RP&R

Looking for things for your kids to do this summer that are fun, educational and inexpensive or free?…check out just one of the programs offered by the Richmond Parks and Recreation below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

J.U.K.O. 2010 Another Summer Program By RP&R

Summer Art Programs through Richmond Parks and Recreation

Richmond Parks and Recreation will host two art programs this summer at Mary Scott Park. Art in the Park and Talented Tykes are two mini-camps running from June 14- July 7 that offer kids a chance to be creative.

Talented Tykes is for preschoolers ages 3-5. During each session, they learn new games, have a snack, and make an awesome craft! Each week, we will explore a different medium of art such as clay, paint, chalk, etc. We will also enjoy singing songs and meeting new friends. Lunch will be provided each day.

Event Information:

  • Ages: 3-5
  • Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays; June 14- July 7
  • Time: 10am-Noon
  • Location: Mary Scott Park
  • Cost: $20.00 Donation

Art in the Park is for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall. This mini camp gives children the opportunity to create something meaningful that the whole community will see. Each week, we will explore different designs and create our own set of artwork. There will also be fun games, songs, and free lunches. New this year we will be exploring photography! Supplies provided.

Enjoying a nutritious lunch at J.U.K.O. 2010- Another summer program that is returning this year

Event Information:

  • Ages: Entering grades 1-6 in the fall
  • Date: Tuesdays and Thusdays; June 14- July 7
  • Time: 1:00-4:00pm
  • Location: Mary Scott Park
  • Cost: $20.00 Donation

CONTACT:

  • Blair Beach, Community Recreation Coordinator
  • Richmond Parks & Recreation
  • Phone: (765) 983-7426
  • Fax: (765) 983-7279
  • Email: BBeach@richmondindiana.gov
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Last Week of Little JUKO Filled With Activities

August 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Little JUKO Staff at Mary Scott Park

Little JUKO Staff at Mary Scott Park

A very well organized program and staff of young people put on a summer of fun for kids in the community.  Following several weeks of the JUKO program for older children, “Little JUKO” met for the past two weeks at Springwood Park for the morning session and Mary Scott Park in the afternoon.

Today was the last day of Little JUKO and it was packed, as usual, with fun activities for the little ones.

Lunch Time

Each day, at both sessions, the kids gathered for a nutritious bag lunch with a sandwich, two drinks—juice and milk, and healthy chips.  After lunch they would enjoy story time from one of the JUKO staff.

Later the day was filled with games, crafts, and today it included wonderful face painting.  Another addition to the week was a visit from a real hedgehog on Thursday at Mary Scott Park.

Face Painting at JUKO

During the first week of JUKO the 3-5 year olds enjoyed a visit from the fire department getting very wet in the process.

Every day held an opportunity for cooling off as water games played a crucial role, especially in the heat of the day.

Arts & Crafts at Little JUKO

What a great summer for the children full of healthy, safe and well supervised activities.  Another event brought to the community by the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department.  Well done.

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