{"id":33764,"date":"2021-04-08T16:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T23:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=33764"},"modified":"2021-04-08T16:28:40","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T23:28:40","slug":"spring-into-parks-with-free-fun-outdoor-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=33764","title":{"rendered":"SPRING INTO PARKS WITH FREE & FUN\u00a0OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING"},"content":{"rendered":"

FREE YOUTH PROGRAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This spring, visit LA County Parks locations for recreation and adventure!\u00a0We are offering a variety of new FREE programs for youth and families,\u00a0including checking out sports equipment during afterschool hours,\u00a0sports clinics for ages 6-12, and exploration programs to discover the wonder of\u00a0nature and wildlife. Make LA County Parks your destination for spring fun!<\/p>\n

SPORTS FOR ALL\u00a0<\/strong>\"\ud83c\udfc0\"\"\u26be\"\ufe0f\u00a0<\/a>
\nSaturdays beginning on April 10 and ending on May 29<\/em>
\n<\/strong>All youth deserve the chance to play sports! LA County Parks is proud to offer FREE sports clinics offered at 25 parks for youth ages 6-12.\u00a0Have\u00a0fun, exercise and develop a love for being active all through the sport they choose. Free sports clinics are offered in core sports of basketball, baseball, softball, soccer,\u00a0cheer\u00a0and volleyball.\u00a0Registration is free but required. SIGN UP\u00a0HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EVERY BODY PLAYS\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\u26f9\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\"\ud83c\udfbe\"\u00a0<\/a>
\nTuesday-Saturday 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.<\/em>\u00a0starting April 1
\n<\/em><\/strong>Let\u2019s get kids playing at parks again! Every Body Plays supports youth and families by providing free drop-in after-school recreation programming to ensure that youth have a safe place to go to after school. Youth can check out sports equipment for FREE when playing at 55 parks and within 20 cities across LA County.\u00a0Youth also connect with LA County Parks staff from the Youth @ Work program who will be onsite at each location\u00a0to encourage youth to get active and stay healthy in a safe place.\u00a0Find a participating park near you\u00a0HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EVERY BODY EXPLORES<\/a><\/strong>\"\ud83c\udf3f\"\u00a0<\/a>
\nWednesday-Friday\u00a02:30p.m.-5:30 p.m. and\u00a0Saturday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nEvery Body Explores\u00a0provides\u00a0an opportunity like no other\u00a0to learn about the vast nature and wilderness\u00a0of LA County. Go on an adventure at our amazing 7 Nature Centers! Explore ecosystems, identify plants and wildlife, make art from nature and maybe even meet special animal guests.\u00a0The program features Community Science scavenger hunts and creative nature projects, such as building a birdhouse or designing an insect hotel.\u00a0Find a participating park near you\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FREE SNACK PROGRAM\u00a0\"\ud83c\udf4e\"<\/strong>
\nLA County Parks and select city parks will provide nutritional snacks at to ensure that children are not hungry in the afternoon. Youth ages 18 and under receive a free nutritious lunch and snack that include fruit, vegetables, dairy products, juice and water at qualifying parks. Created to help reduce the growing percentage of young people in the United States challenged by obesity or lack of consistent access to wholesome meals, the program aims to provide a healthy alternative for students after-school.<\/p>\n

COLORING CONTEST\u00a0<\/strong>\"\ud83c\udfa8\"
\nDeadline to submit:\u00a0April 11<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nParticipate in our spring art contest! You can download the coloring page\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0submit your entry to\u00a0ArtContest@parks.lacounty.gov<\/a>. A winner from each age group (ages 6 and under, ages 7-12, ages 13-18) will win a bicycle and helmet.\u00a0\"\ud83d\udeb2\"\u00a0Entries will be judged by age group on creativity and coloring skills. Winners will be announced on April 19 on LA County Parks social media platforms (@LACountyParks<\/a>).<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0parks.lacounty.gov\/<\/wbr>springintoparks<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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