Registration for Family Beach Exploration Opens May 3

Get your feet wet with a family-friendly beach exploration at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum on Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This free event, organized by Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum in partnership with Parks & Recreation, will take place during low tide, offering the perfect chance to see the beach habitat in action. This program is geared toward children ages 6-12 and their families. Please keep in mind that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is free but registration is required; space is limited to 20 children. Registration opens online through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click the "Youth & Teen" tab) on Friday, May 3 at noon.

Movie in the Park | Wish (PG) on May 3

Your wish has come true! Movie in the Park heads to Dimond Park Field House on May 3 for a free, family-friendly show presented by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Wish (PG) begins at 6 p.m. Pillows and blankets are welcome to get comfortable, however food and drink, other than water, are not allowed on the turf.

StoryPath #1 | May 1 - 7

Youth Floorball Coming to Treadwell Arena

Parks & Recreation is adding Floorball to the Youth Sports lineup! Floorball that takes place at Treadwell Arena from June 3 - 26 while the ice it out. There will be two division of play: 8-10 years and 11-14 years. Players will need to attend a mandatory skills clinic on May 22 to learn some basics of the game. Then teams will have one 1-hour session each week on Monday or Wednesday evening that includes 15 minutes of skills followed by 3 12-minute periods of game play. Registration for the season opens at 8 a.m. on May 6 and costs $45 + tax. Find more information on the Floorball webpage.

Summer Swim Lessons Placement Day | May 11, 14, & 16

Starting this summer, swimmers must meet prerequisites to sign up for classes at Level 2 or higher. That means either:

• Successfully passing the previous class level at Juneau Pools since November 2023, OR
• Attending a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session

During placement, swim instructors will work with children in small groups to provide coaching and help identify their skill and comfort level in the water. Placement takes just 15 minutes and several days are available this month:

• Saturday, May 11, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Augustus Brown Pool
• Tuesday, May 14, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. at Dimond Park Aquatic Center
• Thursday, May 16, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. at Dimond Park Aquatic Center

Climbing Wall Volunteers Needed

The Zach Gordon Youth Center is searching for adult volunteers who can commit to 1.5 hours a week volunteering to belay kids on the climbing wall afterschool. Applicants must fill out a Park and Recreation Volunteer Application and pass a background check. Previous climbing/belay experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Call or stop by the Youth Center to pick up a volunteer application.