Kids in elementary school and junior high are invited to join us on weekends for free supervised Open Gym at nine Boise schools. Drop in for a few minutes or longer -- it’s up to you!

Open Gym runs from Nov. 7 through March 2010. All gyms will be closed on holidays, including Christmas break.

Activities can include pick-up basketball, indoor soccer, rope climbing and jump rope. Equipment is provided at some locations.

Open Gym is a free service provided by Boise Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Boise Independent School District.

For children in kindergarten to sixth grade, Open Gyms are available at these elementary schools:

• Hawthorne, 2401 Targee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays
• Liberty, 1740 E.Bergeson, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays & 1-4 p.m. Sundays
• Koelsch, 2015 N. Curtis, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays
• Valley View, 3555 Milwaukee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays & 1-4 p.m. Sundays

For older youth, Open Gyms are offered at these junior high schools:

• Les Bois, 4150 E. Grand Forest Drive, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays & 1-4 p.m. Sundays
• Hillside, 3536 Hill Road, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays & 1-4 p.m. Sundays
• East, 5600 Warm Springs Ave, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays
• West, 8371 W. Salt Creek Court, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays
• South, 3101 W. Cassia St, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays

Hours may be subject to change. Signs will be posted at the schools. For information, contact Sara Crawford via email or (208) 384-4256.