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artMobile: Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program
July 25 - August 22
The artMOBILE, will be at the following locations weekdays from July 25– Aug. 22 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This program is for youth aged 0–18 who will receive a free art kit with lunch and get to work with art educators or take their art kit home.
Monday
Morning: Brooklawn Park
Afternoon: Riverside Park
Tuesday
Morning: Hazelwood Park
Afternoon: Harrington Park
Wednesday
Morning: Clasky Common Park
Afternoon: Ruth St. Playground
Thursday
Morning: Buttonwood Park
Afternoon: Ashley Park
Friday
Morning and Afternoon: Dias Field Beauregard, Pina Playground
The artMobile corresponds with the Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program.
The Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program promotes health, wellness, nutrition, and outdoor activity during the summer months for youth ages 0-18. At over ten outdoor sites throughout the city, youth can participate in activities with Play in the Park staff and access a free lunch or dinner between 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) or 4 p.m.–7 p.m. (Tues. and Thurs.). The goal is to get youth to be active, get outside, have fun, and eat healthy during summer.
