Modern parenting, while rewarding, can sometimes feel isolating. Learn & Play Tampa Bay understands this and offers a solution designed to build community and enrich your child’s early development: Neighborhood Play Squads. These weekly sessions are crafted to help you and your little one Learn From Play in a supportive, engaging environment, connecting you with other families on similar journeys. Over ten weeks, your Play Squad will become a valuable extension of your village, fostering lasting bonds and shared experiences.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF LEARN & PLAY TAMPA BAY
- Weekly Play Sessions: Enjoy enriching 60-minute sessions focused on learning through play.
- Bilingual Engagement: Immerse yourselves in songs, stories, and play activities presented in both English and Spanish, broadening horizons and promoting early language skills.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the support of experienced bilingual Educators who understand early childhood development and the power of play-based learning.
- Quality Time with Your Child: Dedicated time to connect with your child through meaningful play experiences, strengthening your bond and understanding their unique development.
- Social Connections for Parents: Build a supportive network with other parents, sharing experiences and creating lasting friendships within your local community.
ENROLL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY SQUAD TODAY
Ready to join? Follow these simple steps to become part of a local Neighborhood Play Squad. New families completing the 10-week program will receive a complimentary one-year basic membership for up to five family members, offering continued opportunities for learning from play at the Glazer Children’s Museum. (Please note: complimentary membership is for first-time enrollees).
1. Apply to Join Your Local Neighborhood Play Squad:
- Explore the list of Neighborhood Play Squad locations to find a group meeting near you.
- Complete the application form at LearnPlayTampaBay.org. Applying is free and there is no cost to enroll or attend the sessions.
- To ensure broad community access, participation is limited to one 10-week period and one location per school year (October-August).
- Participation is for one child and one adult from the same household.
- Participating children must be between birth and 5 years old and reside in Hillsborough County.
2. Enrollment Confirmation and Paperwork:
- Within one week of application submission, our team will contact families to complete the official enrollment process.
- Notifications will be sent via phone and email, including a link to enrollment paperwork for the upcoming 10-week period. Families have 48 hours to complete enrollment.
- Enrollment signifies your commitment to the full 10-week program, ensuring consistency and community building within the Play Squad.
- Waitlists are maintained for applicants unable to enroll immediately, and families will be contacted if spots become available. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply for subsequent 10-week periods.
3. Attend Weekly Play Sessions:
- Once enrolled, attend the weekly 60-minute play sessions at your local Children’s Board Family Resource Center (CBFRC) with your Neighborhood Play Squad.
- These bilingual sessions are designed to empower you with techniques to engage your child effectively, fostering your confidence in guiding their developmental journey through play. You’ll actively learn from play alongside your child.
4. Receive Your Glazer Children’s Museum Membership:
- Complete a brief evaluation at the end of the 10-week program to unlock your complimentary year-long membership to the Glazer Children’s Museum!
- Your feedback helps us improve the program and better serve our community. Upon completing the program and evaluation, you’ll gain access to a year of enriching experiences at the Glazer Children’s Museum, extending the learn from play journey beyond the Play Squad sessions. This complimentary membership is exclusively for first-year enrollees.
LOCATIONS
Neighborhood Play Squads are conveniently located at Children’s Board Family Resource Centers throughout Hillsborough County, ensuring accessibility for families across the region.
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