Springfield Area Parent Child Center

Sunday Bingo Fundraiser
2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
A family friendly weekly fundraiser event to benefit SAPCC. Open to all.
Doors open at 12pm, Bingo begins at 1:30pm.

SAPCC Family Advisory Council Info Night
2025-09-24 05:30 - 19:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Questions? kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Expert ECE Training Series: Circle of Security Classroom Edition
2025-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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 safe, secure relationships in the classroom, a necessary ingredient for learning.

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

Family Fairy House Building
2025-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT, United States
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 or 802-886-5242

Family Fairy House Building (collecting items)
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Muckross State Park, 24 Paddock Rd, Springfield, VT, United States
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 house on Friday, September 12th at Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT – 10:30am-12:30pm
Questions? Please contact kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

IEP Parental Rights Meeting
2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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 learn how to create an IEP binder for organization.

QUESTIONS?
krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org
802-886-5242

CLOSED
2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 | VT
Closed for the day

Little Builders, Feathered Friends
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
**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 motor skills, coordination, and learn about the local ecosystem while providing a safe nesting place for wildlife.

QUESTIONS?
krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org
802-886-5242

Closed for Staff Development Day
2025-08-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | VT

Tienna's Closet Free Back to School Shopping
2025-08-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 80 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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

Appetizers & Mocktails with Legislators
2025-08-12 06:00 - 19:30 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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

Baby Sign Language
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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 with your baby, and go home with a custom list of early signs to try.

Expert Training Series for Early Childhood Educators (Workshop 1)
2025-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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 and individuals training to become educators, but anyone interested in this content is welcomed to register.
This five hour training will explore strategies for planning
developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children that is aligned with childinterests/skills and with the Vermont Early Learning Standards. Through anddiscussion, participants will increase understanding of how to use o bservation, VELS and knowledge of early development and developmentally appropriate practice to guide planning for intentional and engaging learning.
Schedule:
9:00-10:30—Overview of the Purpose and Use of the VELS and Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (large group)
10:45-12:15— Building our understanding of how to use the VELS effectively when planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (small groups)
12:15-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-3:00— Developing our practices: We will explore practical strategies for
planning and implementing curriculum in infant, toddler and preschool settings that is both emergent, child centered AND intentionally aligned with specific learning goals and intended outcomes for children.

Adventure Together - Thursdays in July & August
2025-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | VT
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 is walking, lunch and gas cards are NOT provided! Trips will happen every other week and on our off weeks we will visit different nature areas around the region! While walking around the different nature areas there will be different activities for the families to do as well as exploring the grounds around them.
**Registration is required to attend, Parents/caregivers must attend with their children**
This summer we will visit the following locations:

Schedule for July:

July 3rd – Trip to Billings Farm in Woodstock VT.

July 10th – Walk at Power Dam in Perkinsville VT.

July 17th – Trip to VINS in Quechee VT.

July 24th – Walk at Distant Hill in Walpole NH.

July 31st – Walk at Patch Park in Charlestown NH.

Schedule for August:

August 7th – Trip to Montshire in Norwich VT.

August 14th – Trip to Silver Lake in Barnard VT.

Friday August 22nd – Overnight Camping Trip at Plymouth State Park. (Separate registration is required)

Registrations will go until a week before each location to allow us to send a head count to the visiting organizations. Adventure Together A SAPCC Summer Camp program (2)

Duck Run - 2025
2025-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 80 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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 event and to have fun with all the entertainment provided, and attendees are encouraged to sponsor ducks to race by clicking on the link below!
SALES ARE NOW OPEN: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/SbE6g64lDvTmNrb-LfY0jw
There will be yummy food and ice cream from JC’s Market & Deli and refreshing beverages from T’s Boba Tea Pop Up Shop available for purchase. There will be amazing basket raffles. We have an ATM on site for food, raffle tickets, and sponsoring ducks.
Watch hundreds of rubber ducks race down the Black River during the “duck run” at 6PM. Sponsor rubber ducks for $5 each to race for a chance to win cash and prizes up to $200!!! All proceeds from ducks and raffles go towards strengthening our services for children and caregivers in Southern Windsor and Northern Windham Counties.
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Accessibility and other event info:
-Service dogs only, please
-Please bring water and sunscreen with you!
-This event will be outdoors and is wheelchair accessible with some uneven terrain, with limited accessibility parking available near our main building.
-Our Workforce Training & Development Center will be a wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned, indoor space available for access to stop and rest. Please speak quietly and leave the lights dimmed when inside so it can be a sensory-friendly space
-Our restrooms are also available in this building
-If you have any dietary restrictions, please bring sufficient snacks and drinks with you
-If you need to pump or breastfeed/chestfeed, please visit the SAPCC Info Booth for options
-If using the foam cannon, we encourage you to bring a swimsuit/change of clothing with you and towels. Please know we only have two restrooms available for this event and there might be a wait.
-There will be chairs throughout the event area for anyone who has to stop and rest. Please leave these chairs for those needing them

Tie Dye Family Fun
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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
* Families will design and create their own tie dyed shirts
* Wear clothing you are comfortable getting dirty
Benefits:
Engage in a family friendly, hands-on activity that encourages messy play, exploration and more!
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/tiedyefamilyfun
Date: Tuesday June 10th, 2025
Time: 10AM-12PM
Location: SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield VT, 05150
Questions?
802-886-5242 or
kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org

Babysitter Course - Open to Teens age 12-18
2025-06-23 09:00 - 12:30 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
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.

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Father Figure BBQ
2025-06-13 05:00 - 19:00 | Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 80 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
In honor of Father’s Day – Father Figure BBQ

Bring your kids and join the fun — connect with other dads/Like-A-Dads in the community!

PLAYGROUND | MUSIC | FOOD | YARD GAMES

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

Prenatal and Newborn Preparation Chat
2025-06-10 05:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Event
Prenatal and Newborn Preparation Chat

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Learn and ask questions about Prenatal and Newborn Care with
CIS Nurse Jennifer Michalke, and Mental Health Clinician Dominique Rondeau!

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Join us virtually!
(All caregivers are welcome)

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
5-6:30 PM

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*3rd Trimester:
Physical changes/symptoms
Signs of labor vs false labor
Things to think about – birth plan
Delivery

*Newborn Care:
Changing diapers
Umbilical cord care
1st bath at home
Feeding – breast and bottle

*4th Trimester:
Physical recovery after birth
Postpartum emotions
Self-care

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Registration Required.

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

Pop-Up Tienna's Closet
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Ludlow Mini Park, Main St, Ludlow, VT, United States
Stop in to check out items from Tienna’s Closet – a FREE community clothing closet for families in Southern Windsor and Northern Windham counties, meet our PCC Team, and learn about SAPCC’s services.

Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 | VT

Family Literacy Program
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Join Nick Boke, a freelance writer and international education consultant, for a 3-week, FREE, joyful, and interactive activity for parents and caregivers!
When: Tuesday May 6th, 13th, & 20th

Together we will:

*Discover the benefits of reading together
*Encourage parents and caregivers to get library cards
*Find ways to involve older siblings in reading
*Make books and conversation part of daily life
*Explore & Take home different books Each Week (to keep)

Registration required, spots are limited! Childcare Available!

Tuesday May 6th, 13th, & 20th
10-11:30 AM

3rd Annual Mommy & Me Tea Party
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
All Mothers, Female Caregivers and their children are invited to join us Saturday, May 3rd from 10AM-Noon for our 3rd Annual Mommy and Me Tea Party! FREE
Spend a morning together full of fun, food and tea, arts and crafts, and socialization with other moms and female caregivers in the community!
Registration required!

Building Routines! Drop-In Chat
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
What are routines?

Why does everyone keep telling me to set up routines?
Did you know routines can help…..
– create opportunities for language development
– set behavioral expectations
– independence
Learn how to set up daily routines to help you and your child!

All parents, caregivers and their children are welcome!

Drop-in Chat – No registration required
building routines flyer

Monday Morning Playgroup trip to the Springfield Fire Dept.
2025-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Fire Department, 77 Hartness Avenue, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
SAPCC Monday Morning Playgroup to the Springfield Fire Department
Join Ms. Kayla and Ms. Krista, Monday, April 28 at 10am
77 Hartness Avenue, Springfield, VT 05156
Learn about how the fire department works and get an introduction to the various tools used while on duty
Free and open to all children ages birth to 7-years-old
Please contact Kayla with any questions – kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org

FREE CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Benson’s Chevrolet, 25 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT, United States
A car seat inspection is another free and convenient way to have your child’s car seat inspected by a Nationally certified technician. All car seat inspections are “first come, first served”. ing your child, your car and your child’s safety seat to receive personal instruction on proper installation and use.
Sponsors: Ludlow Ambulance, and the Vermont Dept of Health
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Four Winds Nature Institute at Friday Morning Playgroup
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Windsor Connection Resource Center, 1 Railroad Avenue, Windsor, VT, United States
Four Winds Nature Institute will be joining us again this Friday (4/25/25) at Playgroup in Windsor VT!

Hillary will bring seasonally-appropriate loose parts, science tools, a mud kitchen, and more to help nurture a sense of wonder, place, and well-being.
We encourage families to wear clothes they don’t mind getting a bit wet/muddy!

Location: Windsor Connection Resource Center
Address: 1 Railroad Avenue, Windsor VT
Time: 10-11:30AM
