Campers get a warm welcome annually at the Royal Family Kids Camp. This year’s camp for children who face relational trauma is coming up in June.
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Royal Family Kids Camp planning for summer
WILKINSON – Royal Family Kids Camp is accepting campers for the 2024 season.
The free camp for children who have experienced relational trauma will be June 9-14 for ages 7-11. The camp fosters resiliency, self esteem, hope and positive memories. For more information on signing up, to donate or volunteer, visit forthechildren.org.
Preschool open houses coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several local preschools will host open houses or events in the coming weeks so families can connect with early learning programs prior to signing up for the 2024-25 school year.
Greenfield Parks and Recreation Preschool will have a community open house from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21; enrollment begins Feb. 22. The preschool is located at the Patricia Elmore Center, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield. Call 317-477-4340 for details.
Faith Lutheran Preschool, 200 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield, will host an open house from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 29. Call 317-468-0610. Bradley Preschool, 210 W. Main St., Greenfield, will have an open house from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 27; call 317-462-2662.
In New Palestine, Little Learners Early Childhood Center will have an event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 7.
Southern Hancock will have a pre-kindergarten roundup from 5-7 p.m. March 7. Visit newpal.k12.in.us or call 317-861-4463 for details.
Child care survey available
GREENFIELD – A childcare survey is available online, as the Community Foundation of Hancock County works in a collaborative effort to assess the needs of local care for young children.
Parents and guardians of children under the age of 6 are invited to take a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/RegionalFamily.
The CFHC, along with the community foundations in Henry, Rush and Fayette counties, is collaborating with a consulting group to identify needs related to early care and education. The collaboration will create a proposal to apply for grant funds from Lilly Endowment. Feedback in the survey will be used beyond grant funding, to continue supporting early care and education providers in communities. Survey responses are kept anonymous.
Deadline to complete the 10-minute survey is Feb. 15.
Winter reading programs at local libraries
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Public Library continues its winter reading challenge through the end of February.
The challenge offers a chance for prizes for hours logged reading in the month of February. The program is for all ages, and includes family reading time – parents may apply time they spend reading to their children, as well as time spent in the library for programs. Learn more or sign up at hcplibrary.org.
The Vernon Township Public Library launched its reading club last month, but it continues through Feb. 29. The Bingo-style tracking program is for teens and adults only; visit vtpl.lib.in.us to sign up.
Parks summer camp registration opening
GREENFIELD – Kids Kamp registration opens March 4 through Greenfield Parks and Recreation.
The eight-week summer camp runs June 3 through July 26 and includes art, education, sports and more. Cost is $55 for registration, $60 for a field trip fee and $100 per week for residents, $110 per week for non-residents. Payment is for the entire summer program, regardless of whether children leave early or take a break for a vacation.
For more, visit parksingreenfield.com/kids-kamp.
Camp Invention returning this summer
HANCOCK COUNTY – Camp Invention is returning to local schools in Hancock County, offering elementary students a summer experience with science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Camp Invention, a national program, is for students entering grades 1-6. Cost is $270 but a discount is available at registration and for siblings.
Mt. Comfort Elementary School in the Mt. Vernon district offers the program June 3-7, while J. B. Stephens Elementary School in Greenfield offers it July 22-26. Learn more at invent.org/camp or email [email protected].
The Daily Reporter is seeking more summer enrichment programs to feature. To share a community program for children, email [email protected].
