Outdoor Games Extravaganza!

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Get Outside with Playworks 

Tired of tag? Weary of wallball? Come learn new games perfect for outdoor play.  

The 7th annual Venture Outdoors Festival is happening June 16 at Canyon Rim Park (3100 s. and 2900 e.)

Playworks is hosting morning game sessions starting at 9, 10, and 11a.m.

All ages are invited to participate in this games workshop hosted by the play experts at Playworks.

This is your chance to play cutting edge games never before seen in Utah and to learn new twists on classic games like tag and dodgeball.

For more invormation visit millcreekoutdoors.org

Learn a new game, make a new friend, have fun!

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