Parent Hub

Welcome to the S-CAPE Winter Parent Hub — your go to source for everything you need to know about the City of Yorkton’s new winter break program for children ages 6–12!

S-CAPE (Summer Culture, Arts, and Physically Active Experiences) is a popular City of Yorkton program focused on culture, arts, leadership, and activity based learning. S-CAPE Winter brings that same spirit to the February break, providing fun, safe, and engaging experiences throughout the City of Yorkton.

🗓 Program Overview

📍 Who: Children ages 6–12
📅 When: February Break 2026: February 17-20
📌 Where: Gloria Hayden Community Centre - 279 Morrison Drive plus multiple indoor and outdoor City of Yorkton locations

S-CAPE Winter offers a mix of:

  • Winter sports and games
  • Creative arts and cultural experiences
  • Recreation activities
  • Leadership and team-building opportunities

Fun and learning go hand in hand, and activities are designed to keep participants active and engaged throughout the week.

📋 What to Bring

While specific details will be shared closer to the program date, parents should plan to send:
Warm winter clothing (coat, mitts, hat, snow pants, boots)
Indoor shoes
Refillable water bottle
Two snacks and a nutritious lunch
Any medications your child needs

🕒 Daily Schedule & Locations

Once the full schedule is finalized, it will be shared by email. Activities may take place at a variety of City facilities to offer a diverse winter experience.

📣 Communication

All important updates — including weather-related changes or reminders — will be emailed to registered families.

🧑‍⚕️ Health & Safety

The City of Yorkton is committed to a safe environment for all participants. Program staff will:

  • Supervise activities
  • Provide clear behaviour expectations
  • Respond to incidents as needed

For reference, the summer S-CAPE program has clear behavioural and safety guidelines that manage expectations and outline how disciplinary actions are handled if needed. Shape your City Yorkton

❄️ Weather & Outdoor Activities

Some winter activities may be weather-dependent. In the event of severe cold or unsafe conditions, alternate indoor plans will be provided.

📲 Questions?

For questions about S-CAPE Winter or this Parent Hub, contact the Recreation and Community Services department at the City of Yorkton:
📞 306-786-1750
📧 parksandrec@yorkton.ca