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Level Up @ The Library | August 2
Come as your favorite character or cosplay creation for fun and games at the Douglas Library on Saturday, August 2, from 1 to 3 p.m.! Don’t forget to get a stamp in your Passport to Play and enter another ticket in the Month of Play drawing while you’re there. Free!
Goosechase Scavenger Hunt | July 17 - Aug 3
Get ready to explore Juneau in the Month of Play scavenger hunt using the Goosechase app! Download the app, create your team (3 to 5 people is recommended), and be ready to complete missions and earn points beginning July 17. All participants get tickets in the Month of Play drawing and the top three teams win big. Find out more on the Month of Play webpage.
Month of Play | July 12 - August 8
Join us for Month of Play, a month of in-person and DIY fun taking place July 12 through August 8. Complete do-it-yourself activities, use the Passport to Play for free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, or do it all. All activities are free and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play website.
Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 23
Registration for Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Soccer program opens Monday, June 23 at 12 p.m. You can register online here. Designed for ages 3–4, this six-week program runs from mid-July through August and costs $40 plus tax, which includes a Start Smart tee. Scholarships are available. This year, families can choose from two sessions—one downtown and one in the Valley: Downtown: Thursdays, July 17–Aug. 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the JDHS turf, Valley: Saturdays, July 19–Aug. 23, 10–11 a.m. at the TMMS turf. Each session is limited to 25 participants and registration is first come, first served. To ensure more kids can participate, please register for only one session. Start Smart Soccer gives young children the chance to build basic soccer skills—like kicking, dribbling, and agility—in a supportive environment with the help of an actively participating adult. Learn more about the program here.