Beans were planted in small pots as a small extension of Y Child Watch programs this summer at Central Bucks Family YMCA. As caregivers our job is to engage the children as much as possible while they are under our supervision. The bean project served as an interactive, ongoing lesson. While only a handful of children [...]
Central Bucks Family YMCA is proud to announce the opening of a Tween Room in Child Watch. Based on member feedback that Child Watch catered mainly to younger members, a task force of 8-12 year olds was formed and attended a brainstorming, design session where the youth discussed their ideas and submitted design [...]
A Day in the Life of Child Watch By Jenn Jensen, Child Watch Coordinator Child Watch is an ever growing place of creativity, social interaction, and plain ‘ol fun! Our staff arrives at 8:30am ready to play and have fun with an ever growing volume of children. The morning begins with a few children…early risers [...]
Most parents will admit that it’s tough to get some of their parental and personal tasks done during the day while they are watching their children. A trip to the local grocery store may become a challenge, while going to the gym could be made next to impossible. Fortunately, Central Bucks Family YMCA’s Child Watch program [...]
Is your child ready for kindergarten?? What an exciting time for your son or daughter! Kindergarten will help your kids meet new friends, experience social activities, and LEARN! In the rush to prepare yourselves and your child for kindergarten, many parents don’t realize (until much later in the process) that kindergarten only lasts for half [...]