Young guests enjoy the inflatable attractions set up inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Gymnasium during Kick Off to Summer 2026 – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News
Despite a rainy start to the season, the weather did little to dampen spirits as families gathered inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre on June 19 for the Kick Off to Summer event.
Originally planned as an outdoor celebration, the event was moved indoors due to inclement weather. Thanks to the efforts of the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team, the venue change did not slow things down, with families filling the facility to enjoy an evening of activities, entertainment, and community connection!
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A young guest explores one of the activity stations set up inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
Guests enjoy a CANEX-supported barbecue during Kick Off to Summer 2026 at CFB Cold Lake on June 19.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A young guest receives a colourful hand-painted design during Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A young mini golfer retrieves his ball after sinking a putt during Kick Off to Summer 2026 at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre on June 19.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
Families gathered inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre for Kick Off to Summer 2026 at CFB Cold Lake.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
PSP staff serve cotton candy to guests with support from SISIP during Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A guest tries their hand at Jenga during Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
Young guests enjoy the inflatable attractions set up inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Gymnasium during Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
The Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Gymnasium was transformed into an indoor festival space after weather forced Kick Off to Summer 2026 indoors.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A guest watches as a balloon artist creates a custom balloon animal during the event.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
Families gathered inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre for Kick Off to Summer 2026 at CFB Cold Lake.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
A Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services employee greets guests during Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
Guests test their skills during a game of tic-tac-toe at Kick Off to Summer 2026.
Kick Off to Summer 2026
One of the many balloon creations handed out to guests during Kick Off to Summer 2026.