MARCH 2020
March 24 at 9 am (CANCELLED)
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
March 21 from 10 am – 2 pm (CANCELLED)
30th Annual Children's Fair
Where: Columbia Colonnade Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg
Come out and join the fun! Crafts, lots of hands on activities, and entertainment.
30th Annual Children's Fair
Where: Columbia Colonnade Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg
Come out and join the fun! Crafts, lots of hands on activities, and entertainment.
March 10 at 8:30 am (CANCELLED)
Bloomsburg Parent Meeting
Where: Town Park Village, Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Parent Meeting
Where: Town Park Village, Bloomsburg
March 9 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (CANCELLED)
Sullivan Family Swim Event
Where: YMCA in Muncy
Sullivan Family Swim Event
Where: YMCA in Muncy
March 4, 11, and 25 from 9-11 am (Feb 19, 26) (CANCELLED)
Cooking Classes with Memie Christie
Where: Berwick Head Start center
Attend four of the five sessions to receive a certificate of completion and a prize!
Cooking Classes with Memie Christie
Where: Berwick Head Start center
Attend four of the five sessions to receive a certificate of completion and a prize!
March 3 at 9:30 am (CANCELLED)
Sullivan Parent Group Meeting
Where: Sullivan Head Start center
Sullivan Parent Group Meeting
Where: Sullivan Head Start center
| cooking_class_berwick.pdf |
FEBRUARY 2020
February 25 at 9 am
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
February 24 from 11 am - 1 pm
Benton - Bloomsburg Bounce Day
Benton Head Start families - Come join us for a day of bouncing and pizza!
Where: Outback Roos, Bloomsburg (Columbia Mall)
Children must be supervised by an adult. Please complete the waiver to participate.
Benton - Bloomsburg Bounce Day
Benton Head Start families - Come join us for a day of bouncing and pizza!
Where: Outback Roos, Bloomsburg (Columbia Mall)
Children must be supervised by an adult. Please complete the waiver to participate.
| benton_bloom_bounce_feb.pdf |
February 19 and 26 at 8:30 am (March 4, 11, 25)
Cooking Classes with Memie Christie
Where: Berwick Head Start center
Attend four of the five sessions to receive a certificate of completion and a prize!
Cooking Classes with Memie Christie
Where: Berwick Head Start center
Attend four of the five sessions to receive a certificate of completion and a prize!
| cooking_class_berwick.pdf |
February 17
Head Start program Closed
Head Start program Closed
February 14
Head Start Program Closed for students
Head Start Program Closed for students
February 12
Berwick Parent Group Meeting
Where: Berwick Head Start center
Berwick Parent Group Meeting
Where: Berwick Head Start center
February 11 at 8:30 am
Bloomsburg Parent Group Meeting
Where: Town Park Village center, Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Parent Group Meeting
Where: Town Park Village center, Bloomsburg
February 3 at 1:30 pm
Benton Parent Group Meeting
Where: Benton Head Start center
Benton Parent Group Meeting
Where: Benton Head Start center
JANUARY 2020
January 28 at 9 am
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
We need more volunteers! For information, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
We need more volunteers! For information, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
January 20
Head Start Program Closed for students
Head Start Program Closed for students
January 7 at 9 am
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
Backpacking for Kids
Where: Agape, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
January 1
Head Start Program Closed
Head Start Program Closed
DECEMBER 2019
December 23 - 31
Head Start Program Closed
Head Start Program Closed
December 12 at 8:30 am
TPV Parent Group Meeting
Where: Town Park Village, Bloomsburg
TPV Parent Group Meeting
Where: Town Park Village, Bloomsburg
December 10 at 9 am
Berwick Parent Group Meeting
Where: Berwick CCDP Head Start center
Berwick Parent Group Meeting
Where: Berwick CCDP Head Start center
December 9
Holiday Make and Take
More information to be determined.
Holiday Make and Take
More information to be determined.
December 8 from 6-7:30 pm
Tree Fest 2019 Christmas Tree Pick-Up
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
Tree Fest 2019 Christmas Tree Pick-Up
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
December 4, 11, 18 at 9 am
Positive Solutions: Berwick
Where: Berwick CCDP Head Start center
Positive Solutions: Berwick
Where: Berwick CCDP Head Start center
December 3, 10 at 9 am
Positive Solutions: Sullivan
Positive Solutions: Sullivan
December 3, 10, 17 at 8:45
Positive Solutions: Bloomsburg
Where: St. Luke's Church, 9 St. Lukes Way, Bloomsburg
Positive Solutions: Bloomsburg
Where: St. Luke's Church, 9 St. Lukes Way, Bloomsburg
December 3
#GIVINGTUESDAY
#GIVINGTUESDAY
December 1, 6, 7, and 8
Tree Fest 2019
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
Tree Fest 2019
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
NOVEMBER 2019
November 28, 29
Tree Fest 2019
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
Tree Fest 2019
Where: Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg
Local Christmas Tree growers donate over one hundred live trees which are decorated and sponsored by community volunteers, businesses, and individuals. At the conclusion of the Tree Fest activities, the trees are generously donated to area families as identified by local social services agencies.
Most trees come with the decorations and lights, however a limited number of trees not decorated are also available.
November 28, 29
Program Closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
Program Closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26 at 9 am
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford, at 570-784-1076.
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford, at 570-784-1076.
November 14 at 8:30 am
Bloomsburg Parent Meeting
Where: TPV
Bloomsburg Parent Meeting
Where: TPV
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Positive Solutions: Berwick
Positive Solutions: Berwick
November 5, 12, 19
Positive Solutions: Bloomsburg
Positive Solutions: Bloomsburg
OCTOBER 2019
October 29 at 9 am
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
October 27 from 2 - 5 pm
TRICKS & TREATS: HALLOWEEN C.A.M.P.S. (CONSTRUCTION, ART, MUSIC, PLAY, SENSORY)
TRICKS & TREATS: HALLOWEEN C.A.M.P.S. (CONSTRUCTION, ART, MUSIC, PLAY, SENSORY)
October 16-18 from 10 am - 3 pm
BERWICK SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE SIGN-UPS
Where: 320 W 2nd Street, Berwick
Sign up for a Thanksgiving and/or Christmas grocery meal bag or sign up for the Angel Tree Program if you are in need. Please bring the following items: identification, social security cards for all members of your household, and proof of income. For more information, contact the Berwick Salvation Army at 570-759-1214.
BERWICK SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE SIGN-UPS
Where: 320 W 2nd Street, Berwick
Sign up for a Thanksgiving and/or Christmas grocery meal bag or sign up for the Angel Tree Program if you are in need. Please bring the following items: identification, social security cards for all members of your household, and proof of income. For more information, contact the Berwick Salvation Army at 570-759-1214.
October 14, 16, 17, and 28
HEAD START SUBSTITUTE TRAINING
Oct. 14 Sullivan Head Start 9:30 am-noon
Oct. 16 Town Park Village 9-11:30 am
Oct. 17 Berwick 9-11:30 am
Oct. 28 Benton 9-11:30 am
Where: For each center's addresses, check out Our Centers page.
Looking for extra income? Interested in becoming a Head Start substitute? Each center will have a substitute training session where you will learn about the classroom routines, the classroom centers, and how to work with the children. Substitute packets are available from your Family Service Worker. Please let your Family Service Worker know if you are interested in attending the substitute training.
HEAD START SUBSTITUTE TRAINING
Oct. 14 Sullivan Head Start 9:30 am-noon
Oct. 16 Town Park Village 9-11:30 am
Oct. 17 Berwick 9-11:30 am
Oct. 28 Benton 9-11:30 am
Where: For each center's addresses, check out Our Centers page.
Looking for extra income? Interested in becoming a Head Start substitute? Each center will have a substitute training session where you will learn about the classroom routines, the classroom centers, and how to work with the children. Substitute packets are available from your Family Service Worker. Please let your Family Service Worker know if you are interested in attending the substitute training.
October 14 at 1:30 pm
FIRST BENTON OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Benton Head Start
Door prizes for the first meeting! Get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families and learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent.
Light refreshments provided!
FIRST BENTON OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Benton Head Start
Door prizes for the first meeting! Get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families and learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent.
Light refreshments provided!
October 9 at 9 am
FIRST BERWICK OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Berwick Head Start
Door prizes for the first meeting! Get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families and learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent.
Topic: Understanding what your child is learning through the Second Step Curriculum.
Light refreshments provided!
FIRST BERWICK OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Berwick Head Start
Door prizes for the first meeting! Get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families and learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent.
Topic: Understanding what your child is learning through the Second Step Curriculum.
Light refreshments provided!
October 8 at 8:30 am
FIRST BLOOMSBURG OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Town Park Village
Win door prizes and get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families! Learn more about Head Start and how to be involved as a HS parent!
Topic: Getting your child(ren) into the school time routine.
Light refreshments provided!
FIRST BLOOMSBURG OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Town Park Village
Win door prizes and get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families! Learn more about Head Start and how to be involved as a HS parent!
Topic: Getting your child(ren) into the school time routine.
Light refreshments provided!
October 1 at 9 am
FIRST SULLIVAN OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Sullivan County Head Start
Win door prizes and get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families! Learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent and vote for the Policy Council Representatives Election. Also, the Nutrition Education Adviser from the Penn State Extension Office will be speaking about having a healthy breakfast on the go, and the Sullivan County Victim's Services will introduce the material that will be taught to the children throughout the year.
Light refreshments provided!
FIRST SULLIVAN OCTOBER PARENT GROUP MEETING
Where: Sullivan County Head Start
Win door prizes and get a chance to meet other Head Start parents and families! Learn how to be involved as a Head Start parent and vote for the Policy Council Representatives Election. Also, the Nutrition Education Adviser from the Penn State Extension Office will be speaking about having a healthy breakfast on the go, and the Sullivan County Victim's Services will introduce the material that will be taught to the children throughout the year.
Light refreshments provided!
SEPTEMBER 2019
September 30
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Sullivan County Head Start 9-10 am
Benton Head Start 1-2 pm
Where: Sullivan County Head Start and Benton Head Start
Are you interested in volunteering in your child’s classroom? Each center will be having a volunteer training to learn more about volunteering in the classroom. Clearances are required if you would like to volunteer more than two hours a week in the classroom. Let your teacher or Family Service Worker know if you are interested.
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Sullivan County Head Start 9-10 am
Benton Head Start 1-2 pm
Where: Sullivan County Head Start and Benton Head Start
Are you interested in volunteering in your child’s classroom? Each center will be having a volunteer training to learn more about volunteering in the classroom. Clearances are required if you would like to volunteer more than two hours a week in the classroom. Let your teacher or Family Service Worker know if you are interested.
September 24 at 9 am
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS - Volunteers Needed
Where: AGAPE, 19 E 7th Street, Bloomsburg
At the end of each week throughout the school year, every Head Start family receives a free bag of shelf stable items, such as meats, stews, canned vegetables and fruits, healthy snacks, and more. This monthly program is sponsored by AGAPE in Bloomsburg and Central Susquehanna Food and Bank. For information on how to volunteer, speak with your Family Services Worker, or contact the Family Engagement Manager, Lisa Brelsford at 570-784-1076.
| agape-dates.pdf |
September 20 - 28
LOOK FOR THE CCDP HEAD START DISPLAY IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR.
LOOK FOR THE CCDP HEAD START DISPLAY IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR.