Summer Play Programs, Youth Centres and Travelling Sport Van begin Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Summer Play Program
The City’s 45 Summer Play Program Sites will open for the season on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 and will operate until Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Designed for children 2 to 12 years of age, these free drop-in programs include water play, sports, games and crafts. The summer play program operates at 30 paddling pool and 15 spray pad locations throughout the city. A list of locations is available at saskatoon.ca/play.
Play Programs operate Mondays to Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekend Play Programs operate at select locations on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 8, through until Sunday, August 20, 2023. The weekend program will also run on the Monday of the August long weekend (August 7).
On opening day, the paddling pools require public health inspections, which will delay opening of some paddling pools. All pools are expected to be open by 3:00 p.m. on July 4. Dry programming will remain as scheduled.
Paddling Pools operate within Summer Play Program hours of operation. Fill and drain times for paddling pools vary - please check with staff to confirm hours. All spray pads are available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.
Please note, children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
Visit saskatoon.ca/play for more information.
Youth Centres
The City’s 10 summer youth centres open for the season on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 and will operate until August 16, 2023. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.
Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 7, 2023).
Youth Centre Locations:
- Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 John A. Macdonald Road)
- Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
- Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
- Silverwood Heights – Brownell School (274 Russell Road)
MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:
- Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
- Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
- Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)
Special Focus Youth Centres:
An opportunity to express yourself with unique art projects, music, and theatre.
- Nutana (Arts Only) - Albert Community Centre (610 Clarence Avenue South)
Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/youth for more information.