DPS will be offering breakfast and lunch at nearly 50 schools across the district this summer
Denver Public Schools will offer breakfast and lunch this summer at 47 schools across the city. These meals will be offered at no cost to all kids up to 18 years old, whether they are DPS students or not. Adults may purchase a meal as well. Adult breakfast is $3.00 and adult lunch is $4.50.
“We are ecstatic to be able to provide nutritious meals to our community during the summer months,” said Theresa Hafner, Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Denver Public Schools. “This program helps children get the nutrition they need for breakfast and lunch all summer long.”
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program that provides nutritious meals to children 18 years and younger at no charge, regardless of income, race or religion.
For a full list of participating schools, please go to the Free Summer Meals webpage (https://foodservices. dpsk12.org/free-summer-meal-sites-return-in-2022/).
Denver Public Library kicks off annual Summer of Adventure
The free program for learning and exploring during the summer features new outdoor family movie nights
The Denver Public Library has kicked off its annual Summer of Adventure program for youth. Summer of Adventure helps to improve children’s literacy and learning skills through activities, entertainment, and incentives all summer long.
All youth from birth to 12th grade can participate in the program. Participants can read, make or explore and complete activities in an Adventure Guide to finish the program. Upon completion, participants receive a prize after July 1. Participants will also be entered to win gift cards to local businesses or family passes to local cultural institutions.
This year, Summer of Adventure features four free family movie nights under the stars at several Denver parks.
Movies in the Park
Fun at 7 p.m., Showtime at dusk First come, first served
- Thursday, June 16
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
[Spanish subtitles]
Barnum Park
360 N. Hooker St.
(behind recreation center near Federal Blvd. and 3rd Ave.)
- Thursday, June 30
Encanto
[Spanish subtitles]
Argo Park
4700 Logan St. (near Washington St. and East 47th Ave.)
This year’s program runs from June 3 to August 13. Participants can register and pick up their adventure guide at any branch location or register at summerofadventure.org. Registration prizes along with the Adventure Guide are also available for pick up at all branch locations.
