City of Everett hosts barbecue on final day of Crimson Kids Summer Program

Everett youths enjoyed a summer filled with fun and engaging activities

Special to The Advocate

On the final day of the Crimson Kids Program’s third summer session, Friday, Aug. 16, the City of Everett hosted a special barbecue at the Recreation Center for all who participated in the program this year. Participants, counselors and program coordinators gathered to celebrate the final day of the program. Those who attended had the opportunity to participate in fun activities – like water balloon fights and taking on the inflatable obstacle course – while enjoying hamburgers and hot dogs prepared by the Youth Development and Enrichment Department.

The Crimson Kids program provides an opportunity for youths in grades one through eight to participate in fun and engaging activities during the summer. The activities provided are arts & crafts, daily pool time, sports, entertainment, field trips and much more.

The City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department offers year-round programming to youths and young adults. To learn more about all of the programs being offered, please visit EverettRecandEnrich.com.