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BugDay! at Jensen-Olson Arboretum | June 21

Buzz in for BugDay! at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum on June 21. Join Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants in this free family event will learn from hands-on workstations, games, and other activities designed to demystify insects and understand their importance in the ecosystem. Admission is free, but space is limited. Register online through the Parks & Recreation registration catalog starting at noon on Wednesday, June 11. Activities are geared towards kids ages 6-12 years; however, siblings are welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

StoryPath returns to the Seawalk June 4 – 24

CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Juneau Public Libraries to bring StoryPath back to the Overstreet Park Seawalk this June. Over the course of three weeks, three books by Alaskan writers or illustrators will be featured in a series of outdoor story walks, with framed storybook pages displayed along the Seawalk for families to read as they stroll. The featured stories include Raven and the Hidden Halibut (June 4–10), adapted from a story by Tlingit Culture, Language, & Literacy students and illustrated by Nick Alan Foote; Alaska is for the Birds! (June 11–17), written by Susan Ewing and illustrated by Evon Zerbetz; and When You See Flukes (June 18–24), written by Kathy Hocker and Cheryl Cook and illustrated by Kathy Hocker. A special bonus for the first StoryPath includes an accompanying Lingít audio book, courtesy of Sealaska Heritage Institute. StoryPath encourages reading, physical activity, and outdoor exploration.

ZGYC Launches New After-School Programs

Zach Gordon Youth Center is launching two new after-school programs in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods, starting in February. These free programs, available to children and youth ages 6-12, will provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school, offering homework help, healthy snacks, and activities like cooking, arts & crafts, games, and field trips. Older siblings ages 13-14 are welcome to join as helpers and mentors. Monthly family nights will also be held. Programs will run Monday through Friday from 2:30–5:15 p.m. at Cedar Park Apartments Unit 2A and the Geneva Woods Community Center. The programs begin on Monday, February 3. For questions about the Cedar Park program, email Sophia Helge or call at (907) 419-9152. For questions about the Geneva Woods program, email Rachel Puckett or call at (907) 419-9152.

Outdoor Soccer Registration Now Open

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s 2025 Youth Outdoor Soccer program is now OPEN! Families can sign up online through the Parks & Rec Catalog under the "Youth and Teen" tab. Open to kids ages 5–14, the program runs for eight weeks from July through August and features one-hour practices on weeknights and games on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Leagues include both coed and girls’ divisions, organized by age and area; some divisions may be combined depending on registration numbers. More details about divisions and practice locations can be found on the Outdoor Soccer webpage. Early bird registration is $55 plus tax through May 18, increasing to $65 plus tax starting May 19. Children must be 5 years old by August 31 to participate. Scholarships are available—learn more and apply online.