Dance your socks off with Dean-o-Mite the DJ at ECFE's family sock hop! There will be music, games, and ice cream for everyone. For some extra fun, dress up like you're in the 50s! (optional) Register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5871/winter-spring-2023/family-sock-hop
Celebrate the end of the school year with your whole family at ECFE! This event is free, but please register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5947/winter-spring-2023/family-luau
Stop by ECFE to visit your favorite teachers and check out the classrooms! While you're there, find out about this year's ECFE classes and special events. Staff will have the classrooms and gym set up as an imaginary town for your little ones' enjoyment. (see details below) This is a free event, no registration required. Two event times: Thursday, September 7 6–7pm & Friday, September 8 8:30–10am
Kids ages 0–6 are invited to drop into ECFE anytime on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:15 and 9:45 for an unstructured playtime with ECFE friends and teachers. There will be toys for all ages as well as a story and circle time. Parents and kids can make social connections in a fun, casual setting. Cost is $2/child or $5 max/family. No pre-registration required! Note: There will be NO Drop in & Play on 1/15, 2/26, 2/29, 3/25, 3/28, or 4/25
Join staff from STMA's Early Childhood Family Education program for stories, crafts, games, songs! This event is for ages 0-6 with a parent/caregiver.
The Book Fair is in town and ECFE is celebrating! This event will highlight favorite book characters through art, music, and movement. Adults and kids both are welcome to dress as their favorite literary character! Cost: $5/child Register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/6248/2023-24-fall-and-winter/book-bash
Kids 6 and under are invited to join ECFE for open play at the STMA Multipurpose Facility on select mornings throughout the winter. Bring your kids to run around and play with age-appropriate toys provided by ECFE. Interact with ECFE staff and maybe make a new friend! Cost: $2/child max $5/family No pre-registration necessary, cash accepted at the door Complete list of dates: Thursdays: December 7, January 4 & 18, February 1, 15 & 29, March 14 Fridays: December 15, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 8 & 22
As your family jumps into the beloved game, who will win? Everyone! Make your way around the colorful board, stopping to participate in fun and unusual activities. There will be science experiments, storytimes, puppets, and more. Children will win prizes, laugh and maybe even learn a thing or two! Cost is $5/child, and pre-registration is required at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com
Join your friends from ECFE for an evening playtime at the Dome! Families with kids 8 & under are invited to run, jump in the inflatables, and play inside the STMA All-Purpose Facility at STMA High School. Cost is $5/family, and families must register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com Dome nights will take place: Friday, December 15 Wednesday, January 24 Monday, February 26 Thursday, March 7
The ECFE gym will be open one night each month for free play with your little ones ages 2–5! ECFE staff will be on hand to play and will end the night with some games and the parachute. Cost: $5/family Please pre-register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/6473/winter-spring-2024/open-gym Open Gym dates: Friday, January 12 Monday, February 19 Friday, March 15 Wednesday, April 3