The College of the Canyons Center for Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the Southern California Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (SCVAEYC) will host the Valencia campus’ 14th annual ‘Play Day’ event as part of the nationally celebrated Week of the Young Child.

The goal of the College of the Canyons Children’s Play Day is to bring the community together for a day of high quality, developmentally stimulating play experiences for all children, infant to school age, to enjoy. The event also provides families with young children an opportunity to explore the many valuable resources that are available to them both at the college and in the community.

“We look forward to welcoming families from our community every year,” said Wendy Ruiz, event coordinator and faculty member at ECE. “This year’s event will feature obstacle courses, sensory experiences, face painting and many other activities that children and their families will surely enjoy.”

Approximately 50 local non-profit groups and organizations dedicated to child and family services are expected to participate in this year’s Play Day. Food vendors will also be available at the event. Attendees are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch and blanket and settle in under the shade for the day’s lineup of free activities.

The College of the Canyons Children’s Play Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the COC Honor Grove, located on the college’s Valencia campus. The event is free and open to the public. Parking in college lots 5, 6 and 7, located off Rockwell Canyon Road adjacent to the campus’ tennis courts, will also be free for this event.

For more information about Play Day at College of the Canyons contact Wendy Ruiz at 661-644-2752 or wendy.ruiz@canyons.edu​.