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Center-Driven Programming

The CBFRC Teams develop, plan and facilitate an array of fun, engaging and educational programs for children and families. 

ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts & Crafts have many benefits for all age groups. It encourages creative expression, boosts fine motor skills, improves decision-making skills and builds confidence. The Center offers a variety of projects that involve paint, innovation, hand-eye coordination and imaginative processes. Arts & Crafts can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Center calendars will indicate specific suggested ages for certain activities -
from little ones, to teens, to adults, to seniors.
 

SIGHTING SIGHT WORDS
Sight Words are commonly used words children are encouraged to memorize by sight without having to sound them out. During this eight-week course, children will be engaged in fun, hands-on activities and taught new words weekly, while caregivers learn techniques and resources to promote learning at home.
Results from pretests and posttests are documented and shared with caregivers.
This class is designed for students in grades K-2nd.

MATH MANIA
Do you have a child in Kindergarden-2nd Grade who needs support in mathematics? Math Mania is a fun, engaging and educational program developed and facilitated by our CBFRC staff. Offered at all seven locations, your child can practice their addition, subtraction and number recognition skills through creative games and activities that also foster social skills and academic confidence. As caregivers participate with their children, they, too, will learn new skills to continue their child’s learning at home. Pre– and post-tests will be implemented to measure your child’s success. Please call your local Center to sign up.

THE EXPLORER'S CLUB
It is tough being a teenager! Expectations at home, keeping up with schoolwork, peer pressure, the thought of - what's next? The Explorer's Club (for ages 12-15) is an outlet for your teen to meet new people their age and socialize, but also to participate in fun activities that help them build confidence, learn new skills, and boost their self-confidence. We cover topics like coping strategies, time management, basic cooking skills, being responsible with their money, and so much more! Pre– and post-tests will be implemented to measure your child’s success. Please call your local Center to sign up.

STEAM LEARNING
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
STEAM learning is important because it produces a variety of benefits, such as soft skills, engagement, motivation and creativity. 
The Centers incorporate STEAM learning in a variety of ways, for a spectrum of ages. From science experiments and building challenges, to technological observations and number manipulatives. ALL of these subjects promote artistic expression.
Please see Center calendars which will provide the recommended age group for activities.

NUTRITION & COOKING CLASSES
Nutrition & Cooking Classes are for all the little chefs at home! You and your child can join our CBFRC Kitchens and enjoy being immersed in a world of culinary creativity and discovery. Through cooking and preparing food, children can enhance math, science, language, motor skills development and social skills, as well as learn about nutrition and wellness. Your little chefs will gain new experiences incorporating skills that build over time in each class. Classes are typically designed for children age 10 and under. Please refer to Center calendars for recommended age groups for specific activities.

SENSORY PLAY
Sensory Play ignites a child’s senses, while helping them exercise motor skills, explore their curiosity and learn about new engaging topics. From smelling, to touching, to hearing, to tasting, to seeing, Sensory Play has many benefits. Sensory Play is not only important for babies and toddlers, who often have the time to play and explore at home, but also for preschoolers and elementary children. Even adults find the activities relaxing and fun. Please refer to Center calendars for recommended age groups for specific activities.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
As community hubs, the Centers celebrate cultural diversity every chance we get.
We invite individuals and families from all age groups and backgrounds to learn, share, collaborate, dance, create, honor and enjoy traditions from around the world. 
The Centers host both activities and special events to celebrate.

CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY
As community hubs, the Centers celebrate cultural diversity every chance we get.
We invite individuals and families from all age groups and backgrounds to learn, share, collaborate, dance, create, honor and enjoy traditions from around the world. 
The Centers host both activities and special events to celebrate.

EARLY LITERACY
Teen The Centers implement early literacy programs for children who are too young to enroll in Sighting Sights Words, which is developed for children in grades K-2.
One program is called Fun With Phonics - it teaches children how to pronounce sounds,
then blend those sounds together to make full words through engaging, hands-on and fun activities. Caregivers can then take what they learned together and practice at home.

LITTLE WONDERS
Little Wonders is a play-based, developmentally appropriate playgroup series for children up to age six. Each session is structured with interaction-focused activities, with caregivers and children as the central focus. From morning welcome songs, to movement exercises, to themed activities like colors and music, to free play.
Time and space for parent and caregiver networking is highly encouraged.
 

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS
Our Family Resource Center family loves to celebrate with yours!
 

ADULT PROGRAMMING
 

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