PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZBrothers Atticus (right) and Aaron Alcalde, of North Catasauqua, play an intense game of bean bags July 11 during North Catasauqua Borough’s Pop Up and Play summer program at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The program is managed by Suburban North Family YMCA and runs 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays through Fridays. This year’s program has 44 children registered.

Isabel Steirer, of North Catasauqua, chooses a soccer ball to kick around July 11 during North Catasauqua Borough’s Pop Up and Play summer program at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The program will continue 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays through Fridays. This year’s program, managed by Suburban North Family YMCA, has 44 children registered.

It’s hula hoop time for participant Penelope Melendez, of North Catasauqua.

Kids display their artwork and craft creations during the art portion of the program, overseen by staff member Lauren Delong.

Miles Schaffer, of North Catasauqua, uses his artistic talents with chalk to create his “big blue house.”

Participants enjoy spending time drawing with chalk with a staff member.

A key component of the program is the friendships that are formed, as demonstrated by Ian Hillenbrand (left) and Oliver Harding, both of North Catasauqua.