LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The Lima City Summer Parks Program kicks off next Monday, giving parents peace of mind as their children spend the summer in the care of qualified mentors.
Nine adults with experience working with youth will oversee the program, many of whom are local teachers choosing to dedicate their summer to engaging with kids. The program runs daily from June 9 through August 1, offering a mix of fun and educational opportunities designed to keep students active and learning throughout the summer.
This year's program will feature several new field trips, guest speakers, and daily lunches.
“The staff that we have this year, they're very qualified, so it's encouraging to have a lot of yearly returners coming back and being leaders again for consecutive years, building relationships and bonds with everybody,” said Julia Washington-Allen, Summer Playground Coordinator. “It's also very important to us that we hire individuals who work with children throughout the year, so having teachers who are qualified to teach and to interact with these children and be positive influences is something that we strive for every year.”
The introduction of this year’s summer playground staff took place earlier this week during Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith’s media briefing. This year's program will feature several new field trips, guest speakers, and daily lunches provided by the Lima City Schools Summer Lunch Program. Registration for the program is already full.
