OLEAN — It’s almost time to sign up for summer fun in the city.

The city’s annual youth summer recreation program will run weekdays from June 30 to Aug. 1 except on July 4. Required free signups begin Monday.

“We’re anticipating a very busy summer,” city Recreation Department Coordinator Kris Shewairy said. “We try to keep kids active – physically and mentally.”

The program for children ages 6-12, which runs for six weeks, has been popular even competing with electronic devices or other summer activities.

“There were 375 kids registered last year,” Shewairy said. “For our population, I think that’s an incredible number.”

The days begin with activities from 10 a.m.-noon, followed by a half-hour lunch. Playground games will be played from 12:30-1 p.m., and a second session of activities will run from 1-3 p.m. All activities are at War Vets Park or the adjacent William O. Smith Recreation Center unless otherwise stated.

Children must be registered in the program to participate. Registration is free and open online at www.cityofolean.org, or in-person Monday through Friday from Monday to June 20. Register in person from 3-5:30 p.m. at the city’s youth center, 921 N. Union St. Registration will also be open from 3-5:30 p.m. June 26 and 27 at the rec center, 551 E. State St.

Weekly activities include:

• Fun time recreation — Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
• Disc golf — Monday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
• Wiffleball/kickball — Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
• Roller skating — Monday and Friday, 10 a.m.-noon
• Arts and crafts (ages 6-10) — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.-noon
• Floor hockey — Thursday 10 a.m.-noon
• Bowling and mini golf at Good Times of Olean — 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Must have transportation to and from the site.
• Pickup basketball — Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
• Soccer — Wednesday, 1-2 p.m., open recreation 2-3 p.m.
• Volleyball/pickleball — Monday, 1-2 p.m., open recreation from 2-3 p.m.
• Intro to Martial Arts — Tuesday, 10-10:45 and 11-11:45 a.m., with instructor from AKT Combatives
• Kids Yoga/Tai Chi — Thursday 1-2 p.m. with instructor Betsy Afton

Special events include:

• June 28 — Youth fishing derby at Forness Pond. 9:30 a.m. registration, derby from 10 a.m.-noon.
• July 11 — Glenn Colton in The Salute to Summer Fun Show concert, 1-2 p.m.
• July 9 — Creative learning show with foam and bubbles, 1-3 p.m.
• July 14 —Dodgeball tournament, 1-3 p.m.
• July 16 — Olean Oilers clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, Bradner Stadium
• July 17 — Basketball free-throw contest, 1-3 p.m.
• July 18 — Pet show and ice cream social, 1-3 p.m. Bring your pet.
• July 21 — Dodgeball tournament, 1-3 p.m.
• July 24 — 3 on 3 basketball tournament, 1-3 p.m.
• July 25 — Twin Tiers Disc Golf Club clinic, 10 a.m.-noon
• July 25 — Pizza party and cookout, 1-3 p.m.
• July 31 — 3-point contest, 1-3 p.m.
• Aug. 1 — Summer Rec Idol talent contest, 1-3 p.m. Individual or group acts are welcome.
• Aug. 7 — Movie night at dusk

THE WADING POOL at Franchot Park will be open this summer, with free admission for two sessions a day. Sessions are 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 2:30-5 p.m. to allow time for staff breaks and cleaning.

The wading pool will be open June 14-15, as well as June 19 as school will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday. The pool will be open daily from June 21 to at least Aug. 10, Shewairy said, weather and staffing permitting.