Published July 31. 2024 11:05AM
PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZFun in the Sun summer program participants, some dressed in Halloween attire, line up to display their Halloween-themed crafts during the program’s fall festival July 23 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The program began June 10 and continues through Aug. 2.
The Fun in the Sun summer program has pirates attending! Darcy Goldberg is excited to show off her costume in celebration of the program’s fall festival July 23 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The program began June 10 and continues through Aug. 2.
Marie Rosario (left) arrives at the program in a scary costume and makeup in honor of Halloween for the program’s theme of the day. Signing Marie in at the attendance table is her grandmother, Virginia Maldonado, of Catasauqua.
Aria Delabar displays her Halloween-themed craft project, which includes a spooky raven and jack-o’-lantern.
Fun in the Sun participants take advantage of the break in the rain to shoot some hoops on the playground’s basketball court.
Intermittent rain doesn’t stop the fun. Jacob Stanchus carefully cuts out the eyes of his jack-o’-lantern mask made from craft foam.
A break in the rain allows for a game of Four Square with a spider prop taking a position in the center of the court. Playing the popular playground game are, from left, Darcy Bonafacio, Marie Rosario, Jacob Stanchus and Eddie Delabar.
Lucian Huyah-Ramos (right) gets a warm welcome upon his arrival from fellow attendee Emersyn Goldberg.
Program attendees take a walk around the playground to parade their Halloween costumes, masks and crafts.
Grabbing a bite to eat at the end of a fun morning are, from left, Gabby Rodriguez, Darcy Bonafacio and Michael Bonafacio. Lunches are provided by Holy Trinity and delivered by Suburban Family North YMCA in Catasauqua.
An impromptu game of volleyball between rain showers provides exercise and sports time for attendees.
Jacob Stanchus receives some assistance fitting his jack-o’-lantern mask from instructor Chris Casciotti.