Playground Days

Playground Days Summer Program Register HERE

A full-day summer adventure for kids ages 5–10, hosted by the Cortez Recreation Center.

Playground Days is more than child care, it’s a summer filled with fun, friendships, and hands-on learning. Designed for working families and curious kids, this program runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, starting one week after school ends and wrapping up one week before school begins.

πŸ‘§Who Can Join

  • Ages 5–10 years old

  • Maximum of 50 children

  • Staff-to-child ratio of 1:10

  • Registration required

πŸƒ A Typical Day

Children enjoy a mix of structured and free play, including:

  • Morning arrival and group activities

  • Sports like tennis, soccer, and sand volleyball

  • Daily themed experiences: swimming, wheel day, park and library visits, and movie day

  • Snacks and lunch provided

πŸŒ„ Field Trip Highlights

Each summer includes exciting outings to local destinations like:

  • Canyon of the Ancients

  • Durango Fish Hatchery & Powerhouse Museum

  • Bisti Bay in Farmington

  • Lake Nighthorse

  • Butler’s Corner Nature Center

  • Fozzie’s Farm

πŸ’² Pricing

PlanFirst ChildSecond Child Discount
Daily$30.00$25.00
Weekly$135.00$125.00
Monthly$425.00$375.00
Full Summer$850.00$750.00


πŸ“‹ How to Register

Spots fill quickly! Register in the portal! HERE


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