Green Shack, a free, city-wide summer drop-in program for children, starts July 2

The City of Edmonton hosts FREE drop-in programs for children at parks around the city during the summer months.

Get active and join them for games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events.

The Green Shack program is created for children ages 6 to 12; however, all are welcome. Children under six can participate if they have an adult with them.

Programming is available rain or shine, but may be cancelled during severe weather. Some Green Shack locations will move indoors to partnering Community League buildings when the air quality is seven or higher.

Program leaders are easily identified by their blue shirts and may be assisted by volunteer leaders in training. All leaders:

• Have completed a security clearance process, are trained in first aid, and are certified specialists in fun!

• Ensure participants play safely (Parents are responsible for their children at all times and must be available in the event of an emergency).

• If there is a game or activity that piques your child's interest that you would like to have included in the programming, ask the program leader.

Close to Norwood Centre:

• Parkdale Cromdale Community League (11335 85 Street) – Shelia Bowker Park – Monday-Friday 10:30am – 1:30pm

• Alberta Avenue Park (9210 118 Avenue) -Monday- Friday, 10:30am – 5:30pm

• Spruce Avenue (10240 115 Avenue) – Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 1:30pm

• Eastwood (11803 86 Street) – Monday -Friday, 2:30pm – 5:30pm

• McCauley (9403 109A Avenue) – Gionvanni Caboto Park -Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 1:30pm

More locations and information

Read more about staying cool in the summer here.

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