The Juneau Parks & Recreation Department looks forward to reopening our programs and facilities as soon as it is safe to do so. Because everyone is doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, Juneau’s parks, playgrounds, trails, beaches, athletic fields, and courts remain open and ready for you to enjoy. We are taking a phased approach to reopen facilities like the Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Zach Gordon Youth Center that is consistent with current Public Health Mandates from the State of Alaska. Please check Parks & Recreation’s website and Zach Gordon Youth Center’s Facebook page for the latest information. For questions or concerns, please call Zach Gordon Youth Center at 586-2635 or email Zach.Staff@juneau.org.
BAM Afterschool Activities
At BAM Afterschool Activities, we believe all youth deserve free & fun afterschool activities led by positive, healthy mentors. We are a program of the Zach Gordon Youth Center in collaboration with the Juneau School District, community partners, and volunteers to provide free afterschool activities for Juneau middle school students.
Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School
Upcoming activities:
Night Hiking and Games
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 7th-February 25th. 3:30-5pm at DHMS. Just because the sun sets early doesn’t mean we can’t have fun outside! Come explore the trails around Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School and play socially distant night games with friends and BAM staff. A headlamp (and occasional hot cocoa) will be provided.
Outdoor Cooking
Wednesdays, January 13th-February 17th. 12:30-2pm at the Zach Gordon Youth Center. During this activity, we will learn a bit about nutrition and cook lunch together on individual cook stations, outside. Any middle school student can register, regardless of the school they attend. Space is limited to allow for safe social distancing.
The Alliance
Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm in the Dzantik’i Heeni Commons. This is a safe social space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies to hang out, make art, play games and more. This activity is on-going and drop-in. Registration is not required.
If you have questions about an activity, contact us at BAM@juneau.org or 796-5811.
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Upcoming activities:
Ice Skating
This activity is currently full.
Wednesdays, January 6th – 27th, 12:30-2p at Treadwell Arena. Learn how to skate or practice your skills! Open skate, games and more. Skates are available for those that don’t have their own. All experience levels are welcome.
Ping Pong
Fridays, January 22nd- February 12th, 3:30-5pm in the Floyd Dryden gym. Learn to play or improve your skills!
The Alliance
Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm in the BAM Room (please enter through the exterior gym door). This is a safe social space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies to hang out, make art, play games and more. This activity is on-going and drop-in. Registration is not required.
If you have questions about an activity, contact us at BAM@juneau.org or 796-5811.