Read • Talk • Sing • Play • Write
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and best
teachers.
Online WEEKLY GUIDES from the Adams County library
help your child develop literacy skills, engage your child, and enhance the bonds
between you.
Storytimes support Pennsylvania Early Learning
Standards.
Adams County Library System
140 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg
adamslibrary.org
CVSD SPORTS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
The NOHS Colonial Learning Center is open 2:30-3:30 pm for grades 9-12. The center provides a quiet space for students to study, work on projects, complete homework, or get assistance from a tutor.
“Imagine Your Story”
Release your inner Storyteller by reading for prizes, completing activities, and attending exciting programs. Incentives include food coupons, sporting tickets and more!
Available at all library branches.
All ages
May 30th – August 9th
Check out packed events calendars at adamslibrary.org/events
Adams County Library System
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg
717-334-5716
adamslibrary.org
East Berlin Area Community Center, 405 North Avenue, Easter Berlin, 717-259-8848
Ages 3-5, must be potty trained.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9 am-12 noon
September 9, 2019-May 22, 2020, $120 per month
Optional Lunch Bunch (each child brings a packed lunch)
January 6-May 22, 2020, 9am – 1pm $135 per month
To hold a space for your child for the fall session, you must
complete a registration form and pay a non-refundable, non-transferable fee of $25 per child.
INSTRUCTOR: Kim Bechtel, Member of the Early Education Board for Bermudian Springs School District and Spring Grove School District and United Way of Adams County Ready To Learn Team
This class is geared to get your child ready for all day kindergarten. Children will learn preschool basics, weather, letters and their sounds, reading readiness skills, sight words, phonemic awareness, kid writing, numbers through at least 20, counting to at least 20, and simple addition.
There will be time for developmental play as well as crafts and games.
It will be taught by a teacher who is familiar with the kindergarten curriculum and
knows where they should be for a smooth transition. There will
be a tiered schedule to help the children adjust more quickly to full
day kindergarten.
Free
Program sites:
Gettysburg Area Middle School, Grades 6-8
Lincoln Elementary School, Grades K-5
James Gettys Elementary School, Grades K-5
Franklin Township Elementary School, Grades PK-5
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School, Grades PK-6
Vida Charter School/Escuela Vida Charter, Grades PK-6
St. Francis Xavier Charter School, Grades PK-8
Respective Solutions Group staff work with teachers to revisit school-day lessons while providing homework help, tutoring, and educational enrichment activities.
Components of this 21st Century Community Learning Center program include STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), nutrition and fitness, positive behavior reinforcement, music and more!
We focus on creating educational, fun and safe environments for students to go after school.
10 Weeks of summer programming included
PARENT LETTER
CARTA DE LOS PADRES
ENROLLMENT FORM
FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN
Elementary schools in Conewago Valley SD, Littlestown SD & Upper Adams SD are the Adams County sites for the Hanover YMCA ‘Discovery’ programs.
Grades K-5
Staff to child ratio – 1:12
BEFORE SCHOOL CHILD CARE (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
Students enjoy sports, games, arts & crafts, gym play, and breakfast daily. Before Care is extended 1 or 2 hours on snow delay days.
Mon-Fri 6:30am-start of school
$58/Week part time (1-3 days/week)
$68/Week full time (4-5 days/week)
CCIS funding accepted
AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
Children enjoy social, educational, and recreational opportunities. Well-trained child care professionals lead group games, sports, arts & crafts, music, homework assistance and more. The YMCA instills the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.
Daily snack is provided.
Mon-Fri end of school-6pm
$72/Week part time (1-3 days/week)
$82/Week full time (4-5 days/week)
CCIS funding accepted
APPLICATION, HANDBOOK & FORMS HERE
Melissa Hartlaub, Multi Site Supervisor (School Age Care)
mhartlaub@hanoverymca.org or X234
Brittany Deatrick
Early Learning Coordinator
bdeatrick@hanoverymca.org X254
Cathy Lewter, Child Care Administrator
clewter@hanoverymca.org or X230
HANOVER AREA YMCA
717-632-8211
122 N. Peter Street, New Oxford
(717) 624-2182
Visit the New Oxford Library’s CHILDREN’S EVENTS CALENDAR and TEEN EVENTS CALENDAR for special events and weekly activities including:
For Children
BABIES & BOOKS TODDLER TIME • PRESCHOOL PARTY • KNIT & CROCHET FOR HOMESCHOOLERS • ARTS & CRAFTS STORYTIME • BLOCK PARTY • ELEMENTARY ADVENTURES • STEM STORYTIME • LEGO AT THE LIBRARY
For Teens
TEEN TAKEOVER • KNIT & CROCHET FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
59 W. York Street, Biglerville
(717) 677-6257
Visit the Littlestown Library’s CHILDREN’S EVENTS CALENDAR for special events and weekly activities, including:
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME • TODDLER TIME • BABIES & BOOKS
59 W. York Street, Biglerville
(717) 677-6257
Visit the Harbaugh-Thomas Library’s CHILDREN’S EVENTS CALENDAR and TEEN EVENTS CALENDAR for special events and weekly activities, including:
For Children
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME • PLAY K • BABY PLAY & LEARN STORYTIME • EXPLORE MUSIC AND RHYTHM
For Teens
KNITTING GROUP • TEEN BOOK CLUB
5685 Fairfield Road, Carroll Valley
(717) 642-6009
Visit the Carroll Valley Library’s CHILDREN’S EVENTS CALENDAR and TEEN EVENTS CALENDAR for special events and weekly activities including:
PRESCHOOL/TODDLER STORYTIME • BABY STORYTIME • KPETS
