Discovery Days at Mylan Park are special youth-focused experiences that turn preselected Monongalia County School closure days into meaningful opportunities for growth, wellness, and connection.

Discovery Days do not take place on snow days or early dismissal days.

These days provide a safe, supportive place for children when school is officially closed, on the designated calendar days, ensuring they aren’t left home alone, but instead have access to positive activities, caring adults, and a structured environment.

Discovery Days combines recreational opportunities with prevention and resilience-based programming, creating an empowering space where young people can stay active, build skills, and strengthen healthy decision-making.

Participants will also receive free food and snacks. Please email us at discoverydays@mylanpark.org if your child has any dietary restrictions so we can help ensure every child is supported, energized, and ready to engage throughout the day.

By integrating physical activity with evidence-based prevention strategies, Discovery Days help youth develop wellness, confidence, and resilience, while giving families peace of mind.

Free Admission for 1st–8th Grade with Special Programming 

Mylan Park Youth Event Schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Location: Mylan Park

Grades: 1st–8th

Guest Speaker: 

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Check-In & Arrival

Location: First United Room

Parent/guardian sign-in and verification

Student attendance recorded

Group assignments and staff introductions

8:30 – 8:45 AM | Stretching & Warm-Up

Location: Vision Homes Court

Supervised line-up

Guided stretching and movement prep

8:45 – 9:00 AM | Group Transition

Line-up by groups

Supervised march to Event Center

9:00 – 11:00 AM | Open Play Basketball

Location: Sports Courts (Event Center)

Age-appropriate open play and structured games

Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy choices

Hydration breaks and staff check-ins

11:00 – 11:15 AM | Transition to Lunch & Learn

Group line-up

Supervised march back to First United Room

11:15 – 11:30 AM | Lunch Distribution & Set-Up

Location: First United Room

Lunch served

Students seated and ready

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Guest Speaker (45 Minutes)

Location: First United Room

Guest Speaker: ? 

12:15 – 12:45 PM | Lunch Wrap-Up & Guided Discussion

Continue eating as needed

Staff-led reflection reinforcing key messages

Prevention-focused conversation

12:45 – 1:00 PM | Break & Reset

Bathroom break

Wellness check-ins

Transition to afternoon activities

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Active Discovery Stations

Locations: Sports Courts / Activity Areas

Rotating sports and movement-based activities

Skill development through play

Positive peer engagement

2:30 – 3:15 PM | Group Reflection & Team Activity

What did we learn today?

Connecting sports, choices, and future goals

3:15 – 4:15 PM | Afternoon Team Games & Challenge Activities

Location: Event Center Courts

Organized group competitions

Cooperative games focused on leadership and encouragement

Continued movement and engagement

4:15 – 4:45 PM | Closing Session & Final Takeaways

Location: First United Room

Recap of the day’s lessons

Positive shout-outs and group recognition

Encouragement to apply healthy choices beyond today

4:45 – 5:00 PM | Check-Out & Dismissal

Parent/guardian pick-up

Staff supervision until all students are released

Dates:

Jan. 19th - MLK Day

Feb. 9th

Feb. 16th

March 16th & 17th

April 2nd and 3rd

May 6th

May 12th - Election Day

May 25th - Memorial Day

Email: Discoverydays@mylanpark.org