McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program
The Summer Playgrounds program offers fun, structured and positive activities for children ages 6-11 at convenient neighborhood sites throughout the summer. These programs are provided at no cost thanks to generous sponsors and donations.
Free lunches will be provided to children on scheduled program days. For lunch times or questions, please contact Share at 360-553-8064.
All camps follow COVID-19 health and safety guidelines including required face coverings and plenty of outdoor space for physical distancing. Click here to read the full list of youth recreation COVID-19 protocols. Please note, some protocols may change during outdoor activities. For other questions contact Kelly Lund at 360-487-7084.
The program runs June 21 through August 13 (no program July 5) for summer 2021. Daily hours are Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Program sites are listed below. There is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. Register online using the links below or call 360-487-7100.
Crestline Elementary School (13003 SE 7th St.)
Registration is limited to children living within the Crestline Elementary School boundary.Description: Ages 6-11. Free drop-in program for those living in the Crestline school boundaries. Enjoy games, sports, playground time and crafts! Program has been modified to meet current CDC guidelines for safety, social distancing and cleanliness.
- Click here to register for Crestline Summer Playgrounds (opens May 17)
Evergreen Park (3500 E Fourth Plain Blvd.)
Registration is limited to children living within the Roosevelt, King, and Harney Elementary School boundaries.Description: Ages 6-11. Free drop-in program for those living in the Roosevelt, King and Harney school boundaries. Enjoy games, sports, playground time and crafts! Program has been modified to meet current CDC guidelines for safety, social distancing and cleanliness.
- Click here to register for Evergreen Summer Playgrounds (opens May 17)
Hough Elementary School (1900 Daniels St.)
Registration is limited to children living in the Hough Elementary School boundary.Ages 6-11. Free drop-in program for those living in the Hough school boundaries. Enjoy games, sports, playground time and crafts! Program has been modified to meet current CDC guidelines for safety, social distancing and cleanliness.- Click here to register for Hough Summer Playgrounds (opens May 17)
USDA Summer Lunch Program
Children (18 or under) who are members of food stamp households or TANF assistance units are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits at eligible program sites. The Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600.
We’re Using ePACT Network
Vancouver Parks and Recreation is now using ePACT for better safety and ease of use.
Sponsors Make it Happen!
We are able to bring safe structured recreation to some of our most economically challenged neighborhoods at no cost to families thanks to generous sponsors. Donations in support of these programs are accepted through the Parks Foundation of Clark County.
Thank you to our sponsor, the McClaskey Family Foundation, for supporting the Summer Playgrounds Program.