early childhood playgroups

The following free activities are offered in the Lower/Outer
Cape towns for children aged birth-3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  These are drop-in groups, no            pre-registration is required. These playgroups do not meet on Nauset School vacation days. If Nauset schools are closed due to weather, then the playgroup is also cancelled. Call 508-240-3310 for more information; or email Lucy Gilmore at lucygilmore4@gmail.com. For Baby's First Year, contact Monica Keefe-Hess at 508-240-3310 or email at mkeefe@capecodchildrensplace.com

Check our latest newsletter for more opportunities and fun activities for you and your child.

Brewster:     

Toddler Story Hour:  Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am. weekly beginning September 27th at Brewster Ladies Library. Free play with toddler friendly toys in the meeting room 10:00-11:00 followed by a half hour group stories, songs, and games circle time.  Call CCCP at 508-240-3310 for more information; or contact Lucy Gilmore (phone) 508-255-8357 (email) mkgilmor@comcast.net.

Chatham:      

No Programs at this time.

Eastham:    

Wednesdays, weekly beginning October 3rd, 10:30-11:30 am at Eastham Public Library Children's Room. Lively  interactive stories, games and songs with Lucy followed bya a hands-on project and free play in the children's play area.


Harwich:   

*"Baby's 1st Year"  Mondays 10:30-noon beginning September 24 through June at Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street. This drop-in group provides support/education/fun and play for new moms, dads or caregivers and their babies. No pre-registration is required. Call Monica Keefe-Hess at 508-240-3310 or email at mkeefe@capecodchildrensplace.com for more information. This group is funded by a Mass. Family Centers grant through the Children's Trust Fund and a Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant through the Mass. Dept. of Early Education & Care.  

Tuesday Playgroup weekly beginning October 2 9:30-11:30 am. 9:30-10:30 Gym Time! Balls, ride-one toys, climbing & more! 10:30-11:30 Playroom - free play, play dough, craft project, sand table and more! Bring your own snack. This group follows the Harwich School calendar. This group meets at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street.

Orleans:     

Mondays, beginning October 15 9:45-11:15 am at The Old Firehouse Community Center's Gallery Room - Main St. Orleans

Provincetown:   

Born to Read playgroup - Fridays beginning September 14 10:30-noon. Stories, songs, fund and laughter with Lucy followed by a hands-on project and free play in the children's area.

Truro:   

No programs at this time.

Wellfleet:

Playgroup will resume in Fall 2012, check back for details.

Check out the CLAMS (Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing) website at www.clamsnet.org

Funding support for most of the above programs is provided by grants from the Children’s Trust Fund and
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Cape Cod Children’s Place.
Call 508-240-3310 for more information.