Spring I Schedule

Spring Session I

March 30 - May 8 (No groups 4/20 - 4/24)

Please note

All YFCP programs are for children with a parent/caregiver.

Play & Learn Groups

For children, ages 1 - 6

Offered in Sutton and Marlborough

Play & Learn Groups provide the opportunity for parents/caregivers and children to interact with each other in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. Children learn to play, develop listening skills, communicate and build social skills. A facilitator will introduce art/science activities, math, and music & movement during free play and story time. Parents/caregivers can share ideas, develop relationships and expand their support system. Playgroups begin the week of 3/30 through 5/8 (No groups 4/20 - 4/24).

Schedule in Sutton
YFCP Family Center, 13 Providence Rd.

Monday through Thursday - 2 groups at 9:15 - 10:30 and 10:45 - 12:00

Friday - 1 group at 9:15 - 10:30

Schedule in Marlborough
Marlborough Play Space

169 Pleasant St.

Monday - 2 groups at 9:15 - 10:30 and 10:45 - 12:00

Tuesday  - 1 group at 10:45 - 12:00

Thursday - 1 group at 10:00 - 11:15

Music and Movement Enrichment

"Musical Sing Along" 

For children ages birth - 5

Offered in Berlin and Marlborough

Children, ages birth - 5, will sing, dance and play with rhythm instruments and musical props such as egg shakers, scarves and more! Facilitated by Ms. Debbie who has been leading mixed-age family Music Together® classes for 20 years! 

Schedule in Berlin

Berlin Public Library

Mondays at 1:00 - 1:45 

Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4 (no group 3/30 and 4/20)

Schedule in Marlborough 

Marlborough Public Library

Wednesdays at 1:00 - 1:45

Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6 (no group 4/22)

“Wiggles & Giggles Littles”

For children ages 6-24 months

Offered in Webster 

Your little one, ages 6 up to 24 months, will be introduced to music, movement, musical instruments and stories in this 30-minute series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion.

Schedule in Webster

Gladys E Kelly Public Library

Thursdays at 9:45 - 10:15

Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 (no group 4/23)

“Tots & Tunes”

For children ages birth - 3

Offered in Millbury

Children, ages birth - 3, will explore music through songs, movement and simple instruments in this joyful music and movement experience facilitated by Ms. Brenda from Apple Tree Arts.

Schedule in Millbury 

Millbury Public Library

Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:00

Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 (no group 4/23)

"Wiggles & Giggles” 

For children ages 2-5

Offered in Charlton and Webster

Children, ages 2-5, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm and listen to stories in this music and movement series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.

Schedule in Charlton

Charlton Public Library

Mondays at 10:00 - 11:00 

Dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4 (no group 4/20)

Schedule in Webster

Gladys E Kelly Public Library

Thursdays at 10:30 - 11:30

Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 (no group 4/23)

Movement Playgroups

Little Movers!

For children ages 3-6 

Offered in Westborough and Southbridge

Little Movers will help your child, ages 3-6, build and enhance gross motor (movement) skills by participation in fun physical activities. Children, with a parent/caregiver, will run, jump, crawl, balance, ride scooters & bikes and play games, ending with a storytime.  Younger siblings are welcome and must be supervised by parents/caregivers.  

Schedule in Westborough

Boroughs Family Branch YMCA
Tuesdays at 12:00 - 1:00
Dates: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5 (no group 4/21)

Schedule in Southbridge

Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA
Wednesdays at 10:30 - 11:30
Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6 (no group 4/22)

Additional Community Programs

Registration for these programs is not included in Winter I Registration

“Young Scientists” STEM Series in Libraries

Children, ages 3 - 6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in 45-60 minute classes facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by libraries. "Young Scientists" schedules and registration information will be emailed to families weekly and listed on some library websites. 

Pre-K Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins

Children, ages 1-5, with a parent/caregiver, will enjoy songs, dance, silly stories, musical instruments and more! Please register through the Blackstone Library by emailing Tressy at tcollier@cwmars.org, calling the library at 508-883-1931, or in person. 

Blackstone Public Library
Fridays at 11:30 - 12:00
4/10, 4/17, 5/22

Spring I Registration has closed. Join a Spring I parent-child program with an opening or register to join a Spring I Waitlist HERE.