Skyway Rec Aides

Co-written by the Skyway Rec Aides

Beginning in 1991, the White Center Teen Program has provided leadership training and first-time employment opportunity to youth in underserved King County communities. Since its inception, the WCTP has hired and trained more than 150 recreation aides to support programs in WC and Skyway.

This Summer the Skyway Aides will be offering programs at multiple locations:

Summer Sack Lunch at West Hill Community Center (12400 80th Ave S 98178 on the Dimmitt Middle School Campus) July 1 – Aug 15, Tuesdays – Fridays form noon – 2pm. (No program July 4th.)
Rec Pop Ups in the Park at Skyway Park (12010 71st Ave S 98178) July 1 – Aug 15, Tuesdays – Fridays from 2:15 – 2:45 pm. (No program July 4th.)
STEM and Art Programs with KCLS @ the Skyway Library (12601 76th Ave S 98178) on Tuesdays in July from 4-6pm.

In Summers 2023 and 2024, five teen leaders and twenty Rec Aides (in total) supported activities at Skyway Park. While programs varied throughout the weeks, Rec Aides led sports and athletic activities, passed out free lunches, and facilitated arts, crafts, storytelling, and games. 26 days of programming have featured an estimated 308 family friendly recreation activities. “One family attended program every day we were in the park and thanked us for making their summer,” says Rec Aides Landon and Jimmy.

The aides also partnered with the KCLS on programs at both the Park and in the Skyway Library. Skyway Rec Aides have assisted with STEM Programs, a Summer Reading Kickoff at Skyway Park, and Job Launch viewing parties. Currently, the Rec Aides join families the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 4-6pm for drop-in games and stories at the library.

And finally, the aides have loved the opportunity to support community events like the Juneteenth Celebration at Campbell Hill Elm, the Skyway Park Field Day, NIA fest at skyway Park, the Annual Safety Fair hosted by the Skyway Fire Dept, and ongoing distribution events organized by Public Health.

Be sure to swing by and say hi at upcoming Community Events and Mtgs:

Gingerbread House Decorating @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Dec 2 (5:30 – 6:30pm)

Past Skyway Community Events where you might have met the Rec Aides:

Fall Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Nov 4 (4-6pm)
Fall Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Oct 7 (4-6pm)
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Sep 2 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Aug 15
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Aug 14
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Aug 13
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Aug 12
NIAFest@ Skyway Park on Saturday, Aug 9 (1-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Aug 8
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Aug 7
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Aug 6
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Aug 5
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Aug 1
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Jul 31
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Jul 30
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jul 29 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Jul 29
FOAM PARTY with KCLS @ Skyway Park on Saturday, July 26
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Jul 25
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Jul 24
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Jul 23
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jul 22 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Jul 22
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Jul 18
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Jul 17
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Jul 16
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jul 15 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Jul 15
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Friday, Jul 11
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Jul 10
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Jul 9
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jul 8 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Jul 8
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Jul 3
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Wednesday, Jul 2
Summer Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jul 1 (4-6pm)
Pop up Crafts & Snacks @ Skyway Park on Tuesday, Jul 1
Spring Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jun 3 (4-6pm)
Skyway Resource Center Grand Opening on Saturday, May 31
Spring Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, May 6 3 (4-6pm)
Alajawan’s Hands Family Reunion on Tuesday, April 29 (2-7pm)
Spring Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Apr 1 (4-6pm)
Pokemon Go @ Skyway Park on Saturday, March 8 (2-5pm)
Winter Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Mar 4 (4-6pm)
Distribution Event @ Dimmitt MS on Saturday, Feb 22 (10am-2pm)
Winter Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Feb 4 (4-6pm)
Black Panther Park Mtg @ Skyway Library on Saturday, Jan 11 (2-4pm)
Winter Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Jan 7 (4-6pm)
2024
Skyway Health Insurance Event @ Dimmitt MS on Friday, Dec 13 (4-7pm)
Gingerbread Houses @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Dec 3 (6:30pm)
Fall Games @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, Nov 5 (4-6pm)
Skyway Resource Distribution @ Dimmitt on Friday, Oct 18 (4-7pm)
Skyway Resource Distribution @ Dimmitt on Friday, Sep 20 (4-7pm)
Skyway Outdoor Cinema @ Skyway Park on Friday, August 30 (6-10pm)
KCFD 20 Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, August 17 (10am – 2pm)
Archeology in the Park @ Skyway Park on Thursday, Aug 1 (noon – 2pm)
KCLS STEM Program @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, July 30 (4-6pm)
NIA Festival @ Skyway Park on Saturday, July 27 (1-7pm)
KCLS STEM Program @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, July 23 (4-6pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, July 19 (3-5pm)
KCLS STEM Program @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, July 16 (4-6pm)
KCLS STEM Program @ Skyway Library on Tuesday, July 9 (4-6pm)
KCLS Summer Reading @ Skyway Park on Saturday, June 29 (2-3pm)
JUNETEENTH @ Campbell Hill Elm on Saturday, June 15 (3-7pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, June 14 (3-5pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, May 17 (3-5pm)
Rec Aide Info session at Skyway Library on Wednesday, May 15 (5-7pm)
Alajawan’s Hands Family Reunion on Monday, April 22 (2-7pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, April 19 (3-5pm)
Participatory Budget at Skyway Library on Wednesday, April 17 (5-6 pm)
Job Launch at Skyway Library on Wednesday, April 17 (3:30-5pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, March 16 (3-5pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, February 16 (3-5pm)
Dimmit MS Resource Fair on Thursday, February 15 (5-7:30pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, January 19 (3-5pm)
2023
Winter Takeback on Saturday, Dec 16 (noon – 3pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, Dec 15 (3-5pm)
Job Launch at Skyway Library on Wednesday, Nov 2 (3-4:30pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, Nov 17 (3-5pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, Sept 15 (3-5pm)
KCFD 20 Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, August 19 (10am – 2pm)
Skyway Park Takeback on Saturday, Aug 12 (noon – 4pm)
Rec Aides at Skyway Library on Thursday, July 27 (noon – 2pm)
Rec Aides at Skyway Library on Tuesday, July 25 (noon – 2pm)
Skyway Resource Center Distribution on Friday, July 21 (3-5pm)
Archeology in the Park @ Skyway Park on Thursday, July 13 (noon – 2pm)
Juneteenth Celebration @ Campbell Hill on Saturday, June 17 (3-7pm)

Recruitment for the Rec Aides program takes place every spring. Please reach out to Vana Danh at 206.477.2105 or vana.danh@kingcounty.gov, if you know a teen who’s interested!

Watch a video tour of Skyway Park brought to you by the Rec Aides!