In collaboration with The University of Vermont Extension - Babysitter Course - Open to Teens 12-18 Lead by Molly McFaun & Camilla Kauffman, 4-H Educators UVM June 23 & 24, 9am-12:30pm $25 fee covers six hours of training, snacks, and a first aid kit. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in ...

TIE DYE FAMILY FUN: Using Tie Dye or Fabric Markers, join us Tuesday June 24th from 10AM-12PM to create a fun shirt provided by SAPCC and learn about the benefits of messy play and strengthen fine motor skills, communication and planning skills, and time management skills! Registration Required to ensure we have enough shirts and correct sizes for everyone! What to expect: * Messy Play ...

Have some family fun at our SAPCC Duck Run - 2025 Running of the Rubber Ducks! FREE ADMISSION Come enjoy our family block party on June 28, 4-7PM. Music, food vendors, bounce house, foam cannon, water slide, resources, raffles, and more! This event is a fundraiser for the Springfield Area Parent Child Center. There is no cost to attend the ...

Join Kayla and Krista for a summer full of adventures and fun!  Every Thursday at 10 AM from July 3rd, 2025-August 22rd, 2025 SAPCC Traveling Playgroup will visit a new, fun, educational location!! SAPCC provides admission costs, $20 gas cards for families in need each travel week and lunch for each family! Please note that on the weeks that the group ...

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Emergent AND Intentional - Planning Developmentally Appropriate, Standards-aligned, and Child Centered Early Learning Experiences Cathy Siggins M.Ed   Course Fee: $20 July 18 2025 9AM-3PM SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center 51 Jack & Jill Lane, N. Springfield VT (accessible building) Course fee is $20 and includes 5 hours of STARS-credited training. This course is designed for Early Childhood Educators ...

Parent Ed Class: Baby Sign Language  Host:  Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, Meaghan Wilson When: Tuesday July 22nd  Where: In Person at SAPCC  Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  Description: Talk with your baby before your baby can talk!  Join Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, Meaghan Wilson to learn about Baby Sign Language.  Learn the hows and whys and the dos and don’ts of using signs ...

Join local legislators from districts throughout Southern Vermont for a casual Round-Table Discussion on the recent legislative session.  This casual, free event will offer an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the recent legislative session while enjoying freshly made mocktails and appetizers. Register here to secure your seat: Tinyurl.comappsandmocks  

Free Back to School Shopping at Tienna's Closet - A free community closet with children and adult clothing August 12th & 13th No appointment necessary Free and open to all Just bring yourself, and bags if you can! For more information or if you're unable to make this event, contact: krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org, 802-886-5242

Free Back to School Shopping at Tienna's Closet - A free community closet with children and adult clothing August 12th & 13th No appointment necessary Free and open to all Just bring yourself, and bags if you can! For more information or if you're unable to make this event, contact: krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org, 802-886-5242

Closed for Staff Development Day

**REGISTRATION CLOSED**   Little Builders, Feathered Friends Decorate a Bird House & Build a Bird Feeder SAPCC staff, Kayla and Krista invite all children, families, and caregivers to join us to Decorate a Bird House & Build a Bird Feeder that enables children to connect with nature and foster creativity and teamwork. Through this hands-on learning experience, children acquire fine ...

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Parent Ed Class: IEP Parental Rights Meeting Host:  CIS Developmental Educator, Alexis Palmer When: Tuesday, September 2nd Where: In Person at SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, No Springfield, Vermont Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Description: Join CIS Developmental Educator, Alexis Palmer for an overview of IEP parental rights, learn to navigate the Special Ed. process, learn key terms, and ...

Join Miss Kayla & Miss Aimee to gather items for a future session of Fairy House Building!  Fairy houses will be submitted to the Grafton Nature Museum on September 26th for their Fairy House Festival on September 27 & 28 If you're not able to come and collect items, no worries! You are still invited to come build a fairy ...

Miss Kayla & Miss Aimee invite you to build a Fairy House! Fairy houses will be submitted to the Grafton Nature Museum on September 26th for their Fairy House Festival Sept 27 & 28 If you were unable to attend the collecting event, no worries! We'll have natural items to help you create a fairy house. Questions? Please contact kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org ...

Two Part Workshop: September 19th and November 21st Includes take-home work equal to 8 hours of training   This professional learning series introduces some practical applications to enhance teachers’ abilities to form secure relationships with the children in their care. Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors. Learn relationship‐based strategies to respond to children’s social emotional needs for ...

Questions? kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Join Nick Boke, a freelance writer and international education consultant, for a 3-week, FREE, joyful, and interactive activity for parents and caregivers! Wednesdays, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2025 10-11:30 AM Together we will: Discover the JOY & benefits of reading together Encourage parents & caregivers to get library cards Share ideas on how to make reading enjoyable and instill a LIFE-LONG love ...