Local Summer Activities for Kids + Families

  • May 13, 2025
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RadioACTive's Roundtable Tuesday with Risshan Leak and Val MC dives into summer fun, from Star Parties and reading programs, to kids camps. We also learn about programs and rallies for Medicaid and Sunbuck program.

Tonight's edition of RadioACTive features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community:

Medicaid Rally Happenning This Wednesday

Tom Merrill, Downtown Community Council, Emeritus and Stephanie Burdick, of Protect Medicaid Utah are part of a coalition of organizations that recently launched an initiative to fight proposed cuts to Utah's Medicaid program
  • RALLY: Wednesday, May 14 at 4:00 pm at the Utah Health Agency Office. We are preparing for an important public comment meeting and need Utah community there to make it clear this path of Medicaid budget cuts is not right for Utah.

Extra Support for Families + Kids Through the Summer

Becky Wickstrom, Public Information Officer sharing about SUN Bucks additional credit for free or reduced lunch or how to apply 

  • INFO: Utah SUN Bucks helps families with children who receive free or reduced school lunch during the school year to buy food when schools are closed for the Summer. Families receive $120 per eligible school-age child. Information HERE.

Summer Camps: Keep Your Kiddos Busy + Their Minds Curious

Kathleen Smith, Salt Lake Arts Academy Program Director, Summer Camp sign up is open for STEAM summer programs.

  • INFO: Summer Sessions begin June 2 through August 15 more information HERE.

 
Roundtable Tuesday is Looking Up to the Starry Skies

Jenette Scott, Vice President of Salt Lake Astronomical Society shares about their Star Parties happening throughout the Summer.

  • EVENT: May 30 from Dusk to 10:00 pm at the Magna Library "Amateur astronomers of all ages are invited to learn more about the night sky and get a closer look at celestial bodies and their hidden secrets through some of Utah’s largest telescopes. You'll see the moon, our solar system, and far-away stars and galaxies in a whole new way!"

Sara Neal, our marketing and communications manager Salt Lake County Library - Telescope check outs and SLCO Summer Reading Program

  • EVENT: Summer Reading June 1–July 31, Paint your summer in every shade of fun as you read, create, learn, play, and connect your way to prizes and discounted activities! Summer Reading is an all-ages challenge to explore new ideas, spark imagination, and celebrate the colors of our world while earning books and other prizes in the process. Track your progress with a paper record or online using the Beanstack app. All County Library branches are participating.
  • CHECKOUT: Telescopes + More
    Unlock the mysteries of the night sky with high-quality Orion StarBlast telescopes available for checkout from the Library of Things. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or an aspiring astronomer, with easy-to-use equipment and simple setup instructions, you can explore the cosmos from the comfort of your home. Telescopes are available at all County Library branches and checkout for 7 days.

Find Adventure: Get Your Children Outside and Into Nature

Ashley Brown, Program Support Specialist for Every Kid Outdoors Program which is apart of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is excited to introduce the Outdoor Adventure Challenge in 2025, a program designed to engage school-age youth (ages 5-18) in fun, seasonal outdoor activities. Each month, participants will be invited to take on new challenges that promote outdoor recreation, nature exploration, and skill-building, all while fostering a lifelong love for the outdoors.

  • EVENT: Wednesday, May 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Every Kid Outdoors Plant a Seed Challenge at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. "Join for a fun-filled evening of planting seeds and learning about nature. This in-person event is perfect for kids of all ages who want to get their hands dirty and connect with the environment. We will explore the gardens, identify native plants, and enjoy an evening in nature together. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108"

How'd you like the show? Share your thoughts, suggestions and observations by calling the RadioACTive hotline: ‪(385) 800-1889. Or, send a voicememo to radioactive@krcl.org. Please tell us your name and neighborhood and leave a short message that may air on the show. So, keep it clean!

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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