Green Shacks open across Edmonton July 2

A Green Shack drop-in program locale in southwest Edmonton on July 9, 2024. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)

The city’s Green Shack program will start on July 2 and run until Aug. 21 this summer.

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The drop-in program caters to children ages 6-12, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. Those under the age of six must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Every weekday, program leaders host games, challenges and activities to get kids active. A list of activities and special events will be posted on the side of the Green Shack each week.

Green Shack locations operate half-days and can be open in the morning from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or in the afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some sites operate on full days. Locations and hours can be found here.

Programming is available rain or shine but may be cancelled due to severe weather. Some Green Shack locations will move indoors to partnering community leagues when the air quality health index is seven or higher.

Program leaders can be identified by blue shirts and may be assisted by volunteer leaders.