The Playgrounds Program is a free, inclusive drop-in program for children 5 - 12!

Each day is themed and days are packed with arts, crafts, sports, games, music and drama!

Reading Tents with Frontier College will be rotating through our sites this summer!

2019 Dates, times and closures

• Program runs July 6, 2020 – August 27, 2020.
• Sites open at 9:30 am and close at 4 pm.
• Supervision between 12:00-1:00pm is limited to reduced staff.
• All sites will be closed July 17, July 31, August 3 & August 28.
• Locations are subject to change. If changes occur they will be updated here.

2019 Playgrounds Sites

Things to know

• No pre-registration is required – sign up at the park!
• Playgrounds is nut safe – any food sent from home must be nut safe.
• Children may return home for lunch.
• Please pack plenty of water, food, athletic footwear and a hat.
• Ensure your child is wearing sunscreen.
• Parent/Guardian and/or Alternate Contact MUST be available to promptly pick up participants during program hours as required.
• If your child has a disability, we welcome them to come with a PSW or support can be provided through Junior Inclusion Services.

Staff and volunteers

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 Interested in being a part of our team?

If you are interested in applying to work in our Programs during the school year or as a part of our summer staff team, visit the City of Thunder Bay Jobs page for job descriptions and application forms.

Contact Us

Any questions? Call us at 625-2350 or email us at playgrounds@thunderbay.ca