Join us for our Monthly Food Distribution at the CRA. Wednesday June 23rd 11am- noon. This will be a drive thru event. In addition- The CHP Mobile Health Unit "BOB"will be providing the COVID-19 Vaccine from 11am - 1pm. Enter to win 6 Flags season passes. Anyone who receives a vaccine via BOB is […]
CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES with Kim Monday through Thursday June 21-24 1:00 - 2:15pm Outside behind the Mason Library, Great Barrington 6/23: Create a Recycled Creature: bring your best recycled items to contribute (egg cartons, small boxes, rolls, lids, etc) Ages 7-9 years and caregiver. Each day will present a new construction challenge: build with paper and […]
The CHP Mobile Health Unit "BOB" will be at Peru Town Hall, Peru MA 2pm - 4pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Vaccines Only For Questions Call CHP: (413) 528-0457
The CHP Mobile Health Unit, "BOB" will be at Waconah Park, Pittsfield NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 10am-4pm Vaccines Only For Questions Call CHP: (413)528-0457
STORYBOOK ART with Kim ages 4-6 years and caregiver Monday through Thursday June 21-24 10:30-11:45am Outside behind the Mason Library, Great Barrington 6/24: Big Green Monster: Listen to this colorful and bold book and create a brightly colored collage monster! Read a different story each day and create an art project inspired by the book. Sign up […]
CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES with Kim ages 7-9 years and caregiver Monday through Thursday June 21-24 1:00 - 2:15pm 6/24: Create a structure using marshmallows and toothpicks! Outside behind the Mason Library, Great Barrington Each day will present a new construction challenge: build with paper and tape, popsicle sticks, marshmallows, recycled objects and more! Make a small book […]
The CHP Mobile Health Unit, "BOB" will be at Community Health Programs parking lot Great Barrington MA NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 4pm-7pm Vaccines Only For Questions Call CHP: (413) 528-0457
10 am -12 pm Christian Warming Center Pittsfield
1:00 pm - 3pm Fire House Tyler Street
11 am - 5 pm Wahconah Park
7:30 am - 10 am South Congregational Church Pittsfield
Peekaboo Plus with Jeanne A playgroup for babies ages birth to 18 months and the grownups who love them. Songs, rhymes, games and fun! Mask recommended for children and required adults attending playgroups. West Stockbridge Playground
10 am -1 pm Morningside School Pittsfield
Lake Mansfield Fun with Miss Sue | 10–11:30 AM Join us for water fun, stories and songs. Lake Mansfield, Great Barrington
Monday 7/12/21 10am -1pm Christian Warming Ctr Pittsfield VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
Monday 7/12/21 3pm – 5pm CHP VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
Tuesday 7/13/21 6pm – 8pm Sounds of Summer VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
Wednesday 7/14/21 11am – 1pm Dalton CRA VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
Wednesday 7/14/21 2pm – 4pm Morning Side School Pittsfield VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
July 15 - Lake Mansfield July 22 - Sheffield Covered Bridge* July 29 - Parson's Marsh Lenox* * Stroller Friendly
Thursday 07/15/21 10am – 3pm Wahconah Park Pittsfield VACCINE CLINIC ONLY
July 15 - Lake Mansfield July 22 - Sheffield Covered Bridge* July 29 - Parson's Marsh Lenox* * Stroller Friendly
July 15 - Lake Mansfield July 22 - Sheffield Covered Bridge* July 29 - Parson's Marsh Lenox* * Stroller Friendly
"Bob" Mobile Health Unit 8am-10am, St. Joe’s School, Pittsfield
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am 8/2 Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington
Wednesday, 8/4/21, 2pm-5pm, Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock
Wednesday, 8/4/21, 6pm-8pm, Live on the Lake, Pittsfield
Thursday, 8/5/21, 1:30-9pm, Pleasant St. (GBFD Car Show), Corner of Main and Pleasant Great Barrington
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am 8/9 Goodnow Preserve New Marlborough
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am 8/16 Mary Flynn Trail Stockbridge
“Bob” Mobile Health Unit 10:30am-1:30pm, Christian Warming Center, Pittsfield
“Bob” Mobile Health Unit Monday, 8/16/21 3pm – 5pm Community Health Programs Gt. Barrington 444 Stockbridge Rd. Gt. Barrington
Tuesday 8/17/21 1pm – 4pm Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237
Tuesday 8/17/21 5pm – 6pm Florida Town Library 56 N County Rd, Florida MA
Catamount Ski Area 78 Catamount Road Hillsdale, NY 3-4:30 pm
Thursday 8/19/21 2pm – 5pm Child Care in the Berkshires 210 State St # 1, North Adams
Thursday 6pm – 8pm Party in the Park 310 State St, North Adams
Saturday 8/21/21 11am – 3pm Susan B. Anthony Celebration 8 Park Street, North Adams
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am 8/30 River Walk Great Barrington (Park at the baseball field)
Storywalk: The Crocodile Who Didn't like Water Wednesday September 1st 10am - 11:30am Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for the kick off of this month-long story walk and get a free book and activity bag. Walk the walk by yourself all month and go inside the children's room at the library to pick up […]
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am
West Stockbridge Playground Extravaganza with Jeanne Thursday September 9th 10:30am@West Stockbridge playground Parachute, hula hoops, balls, scavenger hunt, music, story and book giveaway! Library cart available for browsing outside the library
Skip 'n Dip with Jennie 10:30am - 12:30pm Berkshire South Community Center Great Barrington Join us in the auditorium for some skipping and then jump in the pool for some dipping, with a story time right in the middle. Join CHP for playtime and story time in the auditorium, then swim afterwards courtesy of Berkshire […]
What’s a Baby Box? It is similar to a bassinet. Baby Boxes in Finland reduced infant mortality rates from 1 in 10 to 2.5 out of 1,000 babies! Finland now has one of the lowest rates in the world! What's In It? Diapers • Mattress • Baby Supplies! & More Who Is It For? Expectant […]
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am September 16th Lake Mansfield, Great Barrington Before we start hiking, we will be making wind streamers to catch the wind as we explore the trails. We will also take a break along the way to read a story about seasons. Depending on the weather, you may even be able to bring your […]
Shake Your Sillies Out with Jennie 10-11 am Stockbridge Playground Join us for songs, stories and a craft. Mask recommended for children over the age of two and required for adults attending playgroups.
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am September 23 Gould Meadows, Stockbridge Join us for an early fall hike to the shore of Stockbridge Bowl. We will look for signs of fall with a fall scavenger hunt, read a fall story, and also collect objects to float in the Stockbridge Bowl.
West Stockbridge Playground Extravaganza with Jeanne 10:30am West Stockbridge playground Parachute, hula hoops, balls, scavenger hunt, music, story and book giveaway! Library cart available for browsing outside the library
Friday Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am CHP Family Services Building, Gt. Barrington Bring your instruments, your singing voices, and your playful vibes! Hula hoops provided for physical distancing, bring a blanket if you like. Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org Masks required for all over the age of 2 years
French Park Fun with Jeanne 10:30am Sing, play, read! French Park, North Egremont
Brain Builders with Jennie Observe, explore, and experiment using songs, movement, and your senses. CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Pre-registration only. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org Masks required for everyone over the age of two years.
Hike with Jennie Monday@10:00am September 30 Thomas and Palmer Brook, Great Barrington Along the way we will collect leaves, sticks, fall flowers, and more to make nature inspired portraits. We will also read "Leaf Man" by Lois Elhert for portrait inspiration.
Stockbridge Hike with Jennie Thursday October 7th 10:00am Laura's Tower, Stockbridge. L We will read, "Leaf Man '' by Lois Elhert, collect leaves, sticks, and acorns along the way and end by creating our own leaf person! Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4AA22A5FE3-family
Brain Builders with Jennie 10am Outside at the Mason Library, Great Barrington Observe, explore, and experiment using songs, movement, and your senses.
Friday Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Outside at the Mason Library,Great Barrington Bring your instruments, your singing voices, and your playful vibes! Hula hoops provided for physical distancing, bring a blanket if you like.
Brain Builders with Jennie 10am Outside at the Mason Library, Great Barrington Observe, explore, and experiment using songs, movement, and your senses.
Friday Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Outside at Mason Library, Great Barrington Bring your instruments, your singing voices, and your playful vibes! Hula hoops provided for physical distancing, bring a blanket if you like.
West Stockbridge Playground Extravaganza with Jeanne Thursday November 4th 10:30am West Stockbridge playground Parachute, hula hoops, balls, scavenger hunt, music, story and book giveaway! Library cart available for browsing outside the library
STORY WALK: Crunch the Shy Dinosaur 10:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday November 16th Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for the kick off of this month-long story walk and get a free book and activity bag. Walk the walk by yourself all month and go inside the children's room at the library to pick up your activity bag […]
Stockbridge Library ASQ Screening with Jennie Thursday November 18th 10:30am -12pm Stockbridge Library The ASQ (or Ages & Stages Questionnaire)helps you learn more about your child's development and can show what your child's strengths are as well as areas where they might need more support. Take the assessment and receive a take home craft for your […]
West Stockbridge Playground Extravaganza with Jeanne Thursday December 2nd 10:30am West Stockbridge playground Parachute, hula hoops, balls, scavenger hunt, music, story and book giveaway! Library cart available for browsing outside the library
The Mobile Food Bank will be held at 442 Stockbridge Road Great Barrington MA 1st Tuesday of every month 11am -12 pm
Play Break with Jeanne 10:30am CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Come and play with Jeanne! Imaginative play, music, story and more!
STORY WALK: Little Penguin has the Hiccups Opens Wednesday December 15th Mason Library, Great Barrington Walk the walk by yourself all month and go inside the children's room at the library to pick up your free book bag on any day the library is open.
The "Mini" Mobile Food Bank is located at 442 Stockbridge Road Great Barrinton MA 11-am-12pm Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Play Break with Jeanne December 16th 10:30am CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Come and play with Jeanne! Imaginative play, music, story and more! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
STORY TIME: Snowmen at Night with Miss Sue 10:30am Tuesday December 21st Stockbridge Library Story, music, movement, take home craft Pre-registration required. Email rnicholson@cwmars.org
The Mobile Food Bank will be located at Dalton CRA 400 Main Street Dalton MA 4th Wednesday of every month 11am-12pm
Play Break with Jeanne December 30th 10:30am CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Come and play with Jeanne! Imaginative play, music, story and more! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes!
Virtual Sips and Tips with Cynthia and Kim.
Many guardians raising a child with special needs can be overwhelmed. Feelings of isolation are common and it is important to remind yourself that you are not alone. This group will provide validation, resources and the opportunity to build friendships with other members of the community facing the same or similar challenges To Receive the […]
Paula's Toddler Playtime with Paula for ages 18 months to 3 years 10am - 11am CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Join us for playtime, art activity, songs and story Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Paula's Outdoor Playtime with Paula 10am - 11am Outside Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for outdoor play: balls, hoops, parachute, songs and story Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Virtual Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Virtual Storytime Plus with Jeanne Mondays@10:30am Enjoy this interactive storytime! Pre-registration required. Email chpplygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Hike with Ashli January 10th 11am Mary Flynn/Laura's Tower Trail, Stockbridge Join Ashli for a hike and a story! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Virtual Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Virtual Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Hike with Ashli January 24th 11am Mary Flynn/Laura's Tower Trail, Stockbridge Join Ashli for a hike and a story! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Virtual Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Virtual Parent Support Group with Cynthia and Kim 12:30-1:30 pm Share your challenges, stresses, and successes. Bring your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate! Email csegui@chpberkshires.org to register and receive ZOOM link
Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Tiger Thursday February 3rd with Jeanne and Laurie@10:30 - 11:30am Outside in front of the Mason library, Great Barrington Join us to celebrate the Year of the Tiger! Decorate a tiger collage, listen to books, and enjoy cookies and tea! No registration needed, masks recommended
Virtual Sing and Play with Jeanne 10:30am Bring your instruments, your singing voices and your playful vibes! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link
Jeanne's Outdoor Playtime: Feb. 10 and 17th with Jeanne@10am Outside at the Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for outdoor play: balls, hoops, tunnels, songs and story! No registration necessary, masks recommended
Virtual Parent Workshop: Check yourself Before you Wreck Yourself with Cynthia and Kim Thursday February 10th 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Join us to share your challenges and get individual advice! Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to register and receive ZOOM link Made possible by the generosity of the Jewish Women's Foundation of the Berkshires
Thursday Jeannes's Outdoor Playtime (no group March 17th) with Jeanne@10:30am Outside at the Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for outdoor play: balls, hoops, tunnels, songs and story! No registration necessary, masks recommended
Celebration of Holi Festival @9:30am - 10:30am Out in front of the MASON Library Join Laurie and Jeanne to create spray colored works of art, hear stories and have a snack. Free book and activity bag! No registration necessary, masks recommended
with Kim Mondays and Wednesdays@10am Mondays: Hikes at various locations Wednesdays: Structured activities and play for preschoolers ages 3 and up. Pre-registration only Accepting families for Fall 2023 email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
Virtual Parent Workshop IEP 101: What to expect and how to navigate the school system with Rania and Melanie Apr 6, 2022 10:00 AM Have questions about an upcoming Individual Education Plan (IEP)? Need a better understanding of what to ask for? This training will include information on what an IEP is and its purpose. […]
with Kim Mondays and Wednesdays@10am Accepting families for Fall 2023. Current class FULL. Mondays: Hikes at various locations Wednesdays: Structured activities and play for preschoolers ages 3 and up. Pre-registration only. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org
STORY WALK: Pete the Cat Goes to the Library Tuesday April 12th 10:00am - 12:00pm Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for a Pete the Cat extravaganza! Make a cat craft, and listen to Pete the Cat books! Grab a map and walk the town to read the story walk posted throughout Great Barrington in shop […]
Virtual Parent Workshop CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF with Cynthia Segui, LICSW & Kim Waterman, MSEd Tuesday April 26th@12:30 - 2pm Looking for some new ways to deal with tantrums, transitions and difficult moments? Now more than ever. Join us for some practical tips and real solutions. Share your challenges and get individual advice! […]
BRAIN BUILDERS with Cate@10:30am - 11:30am Ages 2 and up Join us each week to explore, think, create and play! Story time and outdoor play! Outdoors at the Mason Library, Great Barrington No registration necessary
STOCKBRIDGE PLAY with Cate@10 - 11am Come to enjoy the outdoors and the playground. Songs and story! Stockbridge Playground
PLAY AND ART with Cate@10am -11am Free play in our playroom, art activity, songs and story CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Masks required for all over the age of 2 years
GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN with Cate@10:30am - 11:30am For children entering kindergarten in the fall Join us to explore letters, numbers, storytelling, art, circle time and more! Pre-registration necessary Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org Stockbridge Library
STORY WALK: Splish Splash Spring Tuesday May 10th 10:30am - 12:00pm Mason Library, Great Barrington Join us for this spring extravaganza! Make a Grab a map and walk the town to read the story walk posted throughout Great Barrington in shop windows! Free book and activity bag No registration necessary
ASQ SCREENING at STOCKBRIDGE STORY TIME Tuesday May 17th STORYTIME: 10:30 - 11:00am ASQ SCREENINGS: 11 - 11:30am Join story time and afterwards fill out a short and informative developmental screening questionnaire. The ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) helps you learn more about your child's development and can show your child's strengths as well as areas […]
Virtual Parent Workshop CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF with Cynthia Segui, LICSW & Kim Waterman, MSEd Tuesday May 17th@1-2:30pm Looking for some new ways to deal with tantrums, transitions and difficult moments? Join us for some practical tips and real solutions. Share your challenges and get individual advice! Pre-registration required. Email chpplaygroups@chpberkshires.org to receive ZOOM link […]
Virtual Special Needs Parent Support Group with Rania on ZOOM@9am - 10am Many guardians raising a child with special needs can be overwhelmed. Feelings of isolation are common and it is important to remind yourself that you are not alone. This group will provide validation, resources and the opportunity to build friendships with other members of the […]
Wednesday Hikes with Cate Meet in the parking lots@10am June 1st: Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington Bring your walking shoes, bug stuff, water and snack! Includes story time!
STOCKBRIDGE PLAY with Cate@10 - 11am Come to enjoy the outdoors and the playground. Songs and story! Stockbridge Playground
Story Walk/Mermaid Parade: "Mermaid Sister" Tuesday June 7th 10:30am - 12pm Outside@Mason Library, Great Barrington Dress up and join us for this sea themed extravaganza! Merfolk, sea captains, and all manner of sea creatures welcome! Art project, ocean books and more! Grab a map and walk the town to read the story walk posted throughout Great […]
Wednesday Hikes with Cate Meet in the parking lots@10am June 8th: Parsons Marsh, Lenox Bring your walking shoes, bug stuff, water and snack! Includes storytime!
PAINT AND SIPPY CUP with Rania Wednesday June 8th 1pm Come finger paint with us and have some tea/coffee & don’t forget those sippy cups! Outside in back at CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington Masks required for adults
WEST STOCKBRIDGE Playground Extravaganza with Kim and Jeanne Friday June 24th@10:30am West Stockbridge Playground Join us on the playground! Bubbles, jump ropes, balls, chalk!! Sing-a-long and a puppet story time! Free books for all!!
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