Metro Parks Tacoma just put out this press release on daycare options:
Metro Parks will provide the following services for the duration of official closure of Tacoma schools: 1) Free drop-in activities for Kids in Community Centers
FREE DROP-IN ACTIVITIES at Community Centers 9am – 5pm Kids are invited to drop in and burn off some energy while teachers are on strike. Three Metro Parks Community Centers will temporarily increase staffing levels to offer unstructured recreation activities for school kids. “These services are offered on a free, drop-in basis, and will resemble our Summer Playground Program,” said Recreation Manager Jose Gorospe. “This service should not be considered a substitute for traditional childcare, as children are able to come and go at will, so parents should view this as a resource for kids to stay active during the time when they would typically be in school.” · The Center at Norpoint – 4818 Nassau Ave. NE
Offering drop-in basketball, as well as other recreational activities. Free pool access will also be available during regularly scheduled daytime open swim, for children with prior swimming experience. · People’s Community Center - 1602 Martin Luther King Jr.
Offering drop-in basketball, as well as other recreational activities. · Portland Avenue Community Center – 3513 Portland Avenue
Offering various activities in the Center’s game area. All three of the centers will bring on additional staff to supervise kids during this time. No fee is required. 2) Titlow Day Camp Provides Alternative for Families Seeking Temporary Solutions for Child Care Titlow Fall Day Camp @ Titlow Lodge and Park 8425 6th Avenue Grades K-5 and 6-8 Beginning Thursday September 15 9am – 4pm: Structured Programs 7-9am: Drop-Off/Supervised unstructured play (board games etc…) 4-6pm: Pick-Up/Supervised unstructured play $35.00 a day during strike. Register on site* or online. Grades K-5: Campers will be grouped according to grades and supervised by college-aged leaders. Arts and crafts, games and other fun activities will be provided for the kids. Grades 6-8: Middle schoolers will be provided with a separate program with separate staff supervision. Occasional local trips will be scheduled. What to Bring: Lunch and snack, appropriate clothing for the weather and a positive attitude *Registration required with complete information on medical and emergency contact information. When arriving please allow time to complete the information. Due to timeframe in putting this program together registration forms will not be available prior to the program. 2011 Titlow Day Camp participants do not have to fill out information unless information differs from this summer’s information. Our customer service staff will be able to receive payment on site from 7 to 10 am and 3 to 6 pm.
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