Programs
Come join us to connect with other kids and families and have FUN!
Nature Explorations
Get outside for some fresh air and fun! Every week we go to a different trailhead or natural area to explore and connect- with the natural world and each other. We go out in nearly any weather, unless temps get very cold or heavy rain. Activities are hands-on and facilitated by an instructor. Ages 0-6 and carriers are helpful for little ones! Register to get location and activity specifics for each week. Enrollment is always open:).
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
See the calendar for dates
To register, email childrensroom@huusd.org , enrollment is always open!
FREE
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
See the calendar for dates
To register, email childrensroom@huusd.org , enrollment is always open!
FREE
Music & Movement
Ready for some singing, moving & playing? Come join The Children's Room for our drop in Music & Movement class, at The Children's Room space in Brookside Primary School. We begin by singing songs and moving together and allow time at the end to play with instruments, as well as time for adults and kids to socialize too. Ages 0-6. Cancellations are posted by 8:00 am on the online calendar.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM -11:30 AM
at The Children's Room in Brookside Primary School
FREE
Wednesdays 10:30 AM -11:30 AM
at The Children's Room in Brookside Primary School
FREE
Art & Exploration Fridays
Come on Fridays to The Children's Room to play and dig into an art project or hands-on exploration every week.
drop-in, anytime Fridays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
at The Children's Room in Brookside Primary School
FREE
drop-in, anytime Fridays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
at The Children's Room in Brookside Primary School
FREE
Playground Playgroups & Meet Ups
Playground Meet Ups:
Come join The Children’s Room for some fun on the playground together! We are doing monthly playground meet ups at different playgrounds in Central Vermont. Check the online calendar for weather cancellations. Snacks provided too!
Weekends, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 9th- Brookside Primary School Playground
Saturday, November 5th- Waitsfield Elementary Playground
Upcoming Events!
BARN DANCE ! On Sunday, September 25th, join the Children’s Room for a fun family fall event at a beautiful spot in Waterbury Center. The Barn Dance is our biggest fundraising event of the year with harvest snacks, live music from the Valley Cats, hay rides, games, crafts, a pie contest and more:). Bring a pie for the contest and join the fun! Event is at 1601 Barnes Hill Rd in Waterbury Center. 2:00-5:00 pm. $20 per family. Rain date is Sunday, October 2nd.
5-Session Series: How to Talk to Young Children About Race, Racism and Anti-Racism: Join The Children’s Room and Waterbury Area Anti-Racist Coalition for a hybrid (virtual and in-person) workshop with Emma Redden and Grace Aldrich of The Full Story School. We will meet over 10 weeks to start building a practice of talking with kids about race and racism grounded in their own lives. We will learn some history of the creation of race, consider how that history has impacted our mind and body, and to build language to use with young people. For parents, relatives, care providers and early educators...all adults with young children in their lives. Sliding fee scale, $50-250. Priority and free registration given to BIPOC. Professional development credits available for early educators and administrators. Contact Heather LaRocca at childrensroom@huusd.org for information and to register. Dates below:
5-Session Series: How to Talk to Young Children About Race, Racism and Anti-Racism: Join The Children’s Room and Waterbury Area Anti-Racist Coalition for a hybrid (virtual and in-person) workshop with Emma Redden and Grace Aldrich of The Full Story School. We will meet over 10 weeks to start building a practice of talking with kids about race and racism grounded in their own lives. We will learn some history of the creation of race, consider how that history has impacted our mind and body, and to build language to use with young people. For parents, relatives, care providers and early educators...all adults with young children in their lives. Sliding fee scale, $50-250. Priority and free registration given to BIPOC. Professional development credits available for early educators and administrators. Contact Heather LaRocca at childrensroom@huusd.org for information and to register. Dates below:
- Session 1: Virtual, Tuesday September 6th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Session 2: In person, Sunday, September 18th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Steele Community Room next to Waterbury Library in Waterbury Village
- Session 3: Virtual, Tuesday, September 27th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Session 4: In person, Sunday, October 16th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Camp Meade in Middlesex
- Session 5: Virtual, Tuesday, November 1st, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Parent Support
Baby Circle
This informal, drop-in, weekly meet-up group is for pregnant or postpartum parents & caregivers. Join us for connection and theme-based discussions via Zoom and in person.
Jointly facilitated by The Children’s Room and Good Beginnings of Central VT,
Weekly, dates TBD for this fall
Enrollment is always open!
FREE
Jointly facilitated by The Children’s Room and Good Beginnings of Central VT,
Weekly, dates TBD for this fall
Enrollment is always open!
FREE
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