Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
It’s time to enjoy local parks before the snow flies, and Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services and Family Resource Network hope to help families do just that.
The two organizations are teaming up again to put on a Pop-Up Park Play on Sept. 23 from 10 am until 11:30 am at Mill Brown Park in Nampa.
“The Pop-Up Park Play event will feature a wide range of interactive activities, sensory play, and music, designed to engage families in a fun and meaningful way, promoting both individual growth and family bonding,” says FCSS Director Amber Houle.
“The pop-up park play event will offer children an opportunity to develop essential skills through a variety of interactive activities. By focusing on both fine and gross motor skills, children will engage in activities that enhance their coordination, strength, and physical health.”
Houle says the pop-up park play event allows children to develop essential skills through a variety of interactive activities best suited for children 12 years old and younger.
“There’s lots of fun to be had for young families,” says FCSS Director Amber Houle.
“The FRN will be on site with resources for parents as well as interactive activities for that day.”
Houle explains FRN showcases what positive parenting can be through guided activities and they help to link families with one another, making communities more welcoming and inclusive.
“It’s important for families to interact in meaningful ways like this because these shared experiences help strengthen bonds, enhance communication, and create lasting memories that support a child’s development and emotional well-being,” says Houle.
“We partner with the Family Resource Network because of their deep, established connections with local families, caregivers, and community members.”
For more information call 780-625-3287