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Swim Lesson Registration Opens March 15
Juneau Pools is offering a variety of swim lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool during the upcoming spring season, including beginner and intermediate lessons for preschool & youth age groups, Parent & Tot lessons, and the Lil' Swimmers program for preschool beginners.
Registration for all swim lessons will open on Friday, March 15 at noon. To register, visit the Parks & Recreation online registration catalog and click on the Juneau Pools tab. Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.
Family Fun Night | March 22
AEYC-SEA and Parks & Recreation are continuing Family Fun Nights to the Dimond Park Field House through the spring. The next event is March 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. Although this event is designed for families with young children ages 0-6, older siblings are also welcome. Toys will be set out for play and no registration is required—just show up full of energy, sign in at the door, and have some fun!
Winter Clothing Donations Needed
- New or gently used winter coats and pants (adult and youth sizes)
- New or gently used winter boots (adult and youth sizes)
- New warm socks and underwear
- New base layers and long underwear
- Warm hats and gloves
- Hand warmers and reusable water bottles
Climbing Wall Volunteers Needed
The Zach Gordon Youth Center is searching for adult volunteers who can commit to 1.5 hours a week volunteering to belay kids on the climbing wall afterschool. Applicants must fill out a Park and Recreation Volunteer Application and pass a background check. Previous climbing/belay experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Call or stop by the Youth Center to pick up a volunteer application.
Spring Break Camp Registration is Open
- Explore Juneau Parks and Recreation opportunities! Spend time at the pool, the rink, the field house and on many more outdoor adventures!
- Date: March 18 – March 22
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Start and end each day at the Zach Gordon Youth Center
- Who: Open to youth ages 8 to 11
- Fee: $150.00, scholarships are available
For scholarship information, contact Amanda Lovejoy. For all other camp inquiries, contact Mike Williams at 907-796-5811.