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
Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School
Upcoming activities:
Native Youth Olympics
October 26th- November 9th, ending with a kick off event on November 14th. Practices will take place Mondays from 3:30-5pm in the Dzantik’i Heeni commons.
Outdoor Leaders
Group 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 28th-November 18th. Group 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Novemeber 3rd-19th. 3-5:30pm at Dzantik’i Heeni. Join Discovery Southeast to explore our incredible backyard! We’ll focus on building leadership, outdoor skills, and confidence in the outdoors through the lens of wellness and community. Activities may include navigation, animal tracking, shelter building, hiking and games.
If you have questions about an activity, contact Ty at ty.shae@juneau.org or 796-5811.
Having trouble registering? Email Amanda at amanda.lovejoy@juneau.org.
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Upcoming activities:
Native Youth Olympics
October 27th- November 10th, ending with a kick off event on November 14th. Practices will take place Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm in the Floyd Dryden Gym.
Outdoor Cooking and Hiking
Registration for this program is currently full. Please contact amanda.lovejoy@juneau.org to add your child to the waitlist.
October 29th-November 20th, learn about cooking in the outdoors, nutrition and explore some of the trails in the Valley. Participants will hike on Thursdays and cook outdoors on Fridays from 3:30-5pm at Floyd Dryden.
If you have questions about an activity, contact Ty at ty.shae@juneau.org or 796-5811.
Having trouble registering? Email Amanda at amanda.lovejoy@juneau.org.
Family Activities
Upcoming family events:
Covid Parent Support Series
Join us for panel discussions with local experts about issues parents are facing during the pandemic. All events will be 5-6pm on Facebook Live on the Zach Gordon Youth Center's Facebook page.
October 14th: Distance learning. October 21st: Supporting Kids. October 28th: Self Care for Parents. November 4th: Open Zoom Discussion for Parents