Beat the Heat: Fathers in Action Network Hosts Free Summer Pool Party in Durant, OK

The Fathers in Action Network is bringing the community together for a morning of free family fun at its Summer Pool Party in Durant, Oklahoma. The event takes place on July 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Carl Albert Pool, located at 1301 Gail Farrell Dr., Durant, OK. Entry is 100% free for all attendees, and the celebration features live music, complimentary food, and refreshing snow cones to help everyone cool off.

This community gathering serves as a positive, recreational space for local families to connect. Whether you are looking for engaging weekend activities for children or wanting to learn more about supportive community resources in Bryan County, this mid-morning event offers the perfect local outlet.

Strengthening Families Through the Fathers in Action Network

The pool party is hosted by the Fathers in Action Network, a specialized program operating under the umbrella of Youth Services of Bryan County, Inc. This initiative is explicitly designed to empower, equip, and support dads, stepdads, and father figures across the region.

Through structured, evidence-based workshops—utilizing recognized curricula like 24-7 Dad—the program helps men enhance their parenting skills, improve communication with co-parents, manage stress, and build strong emotional and mental health foundations. The network gives local fathers a platform to discuss common challenges, share advice on raising children of all ages, and develop mutual accountability. By strengthening father figures, the program aims to break cycles of generational trauma and foster positive roles that directly benefit the child's future.

The Broader Impact of Youth Services of Bryan County, Inc.

As the parent organization, Youth Services of Bryan County, Inc. has been a cornerstone of support for families in Southeastern Oklahoma for decades. The nonprofit’s core mission is to provide, promote, and facilitate community-based structured processes of counseling, socialization, recreation, and educational assistance to youth and their families who need support navigating current life situations.

Beyond fatherhood initiatives, their comprehensive programming includes community-based prevention and diversionary youth services, temporary emergency shelter, crisis intervention, case supervision, and individual or family therapy. Events like the pool party serve a dual purpose: they give back to the community that supports them while raising local awareness for these vital, free resources.

Event Quick Reference and Details

For those planning to attend or searching for fast details online, here is the essential directory information:

• Event: Summer Pool Party

• Host: Fathers in Action Network (A program of Youth Services of Bryan County, Inc.)

• Date & Time: July 18 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Location: Carl Albert Pool, 1301 Gail Farrell Dr., Durant, OK 74701

• Cost: 100% Free admission, including music, food, and snow cones

• Contact Number: For immediate questions regarding the event, call 580-775-4668.

No pre-registration is required to attend. Families are encouraged to show up ready to swim, enjoy the amenities, and meet neighbors. For fathers interested in joining the next upcoming educational or mentoring cohort, staff members will be available on-site to provide details and answer questions.