LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – ARKids First, the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Radio Disney are hosting a series of events across Arkansas to educate children and their families about summer safety and further promote the importance of childhood nutrition.  ARKids First is partnering with the Arkansas Summer Food Service Program for the series “Summer Safety Road Show” events. Children will be able to enjoy both Radio Disney-led physical activities and games, along with free, nutritious meals and snacks at each event. The locations and dates are as follows:

A new and improved Wild River Country water park will open on May 18th.

Wild River Country’s Vice President of Operations Chris Shillcutt will lead a media tour of the property on Tuesday, May 14th after a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am.   Shillcut will provide updates of the adventures to come to the park including a new attraction that will operate during the water park’s off season. 

Aquapark Holdings bought the park earlier this year and has been working hard to transform the look and experience of the park. 

Due to the winter weather, work crews had to wait till late March to build a new ADA bridge and renovate the water slides. The slides were refurbished and painted new colors for a brighter and smoother ride. New landscaping, cabanas and building enhancements followed in April and May.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) has a variety of educational and fun-filled summer programs and special events for youth ages six to 18.

This year's line-up includes a Public Service Internship Program and Presidential Service Volunteer Program for ages 16-18; a six-week band program for the sixth-eighth grade students; and Youthonomics, a one-week financial literacy camp for ninth through twelfth-grade students. The Our Club after school programs will continue to meet through the summer.

"Summer is an important time to keep our young people engaged in life-enriching opportunities," says Charles Mobley, director of youth services. "These experiences not only give young people a safe and enriching environment, but also enhance their lives and better prepare them for healthy futures."