Albion parks program opens for 6 weeks of activities and food

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – The Village of Albion summer park program kicked off today for six weeks with a full slate of programs as well as free food for children every day. The season ends on Aug. 7.

The top photo shows kids and park supervisor Wes Olles playing Gaga Ball.

There will be park counselors at Bullard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday through Friday. They will lead children in games, arts and crafts and other activities. The summer program is free.

The first couple days of the park program include registration. Children should have a list of their immunization records.

These kids enjoy some relief from the heat at the splash pad.

The playground was put to use at the start of the park day.

Some highlights in the season include:

• July 3rd celebration later in the day, including fireworks
• Tennis clinic from July 6 to July 10 at Albion High School tennis courts
• July 8 soccer clinic at Bullard Park
• Wrestling camp from July 13-17 at Albion High School gym
• Volleyball camp from July 13-17 at Albion High School gym
• County Park Fun Day on July 15 with bounce houses, food vendors
• Tennis camp from July 20-24 at Albion High School tennis courts
• Baseball camp from July 27-31 at Albion High School
• Football clinic on July 29 at Bullard Park