Summer Programming

The Kennedy Center has a full schedule of programs for children ages 8 and under this summer!  In addition to our programs, we will also be a Summer Eats site again; beginning on Monday, June 27th from 12 to 1 pm, there will be free lunch provided at 55 Bunker Hill St. for children ages 18 and under.
 
All summer programming will begin the week of July 11th and end by August 25th.
 
Tuesdays:
  • Art with Lili – for ages 3 years and under at 10:00 am. Register HERE

Charlestown Family Engagement Network’s most popular toddler program, Art with Lili! We will provide all of the supplies and the space for your child to engage in age-appropriate art projects and we will even clean up the mess after!

  • Road 2 Kindergarten – for students entering K1 and K2 at 1 pm. Register HERE

We will engage in activities to get your child ready for Kindergarten, including reading and talking about books, practicing our writing, singing songs, arts and crafts, and much more!

  • Family Book Club –  for ages 3 to 8 years at 4 pm. Register HERE

Each week, your child will receive a new book to take home! After we read and briefly discuss the book, we will engage in fun activities, crafts, and games related to the books.

 

 Wednesdays:

  • CFEN Circle Time (playgroup) – for ages 3 years and under at 10:30 am. Register HERE

Join us for open play, songs, books, and more. This is a drop-in playgroup for children ages 3 and under.

  • Tinker Time with Lili  – for ages 4 to 7  years at 1 pm. Children will use a variety of materials, including Flexisticks, to engineer and build all sorts of projects. Register HERE

 

Thursdays:

  • Raising a Reader – for ages 3 to 4 years old at 10:30 am. Register HERE

Raising a Reader is a program focused on making interactive reading a joyful and rewarding routine for all families. We equip parents to be their child’s first teacher, empowered to be active participants in their child’s education, impacting success in school and beyond. Each week, your child will take home a new red bag of 4 or 5 new books to keep and read for the week!

  • Knucklebones – for ages 3 to 8 years at 4:00 pm. Register HERE

Knucklebones for children ages 3 to 8! Knucklebones is not your average sports class! Using an array of high-quality, unique equipment, we’ll play outside-the-box games for all to enjoy!

 
Don’t forget to register for our very special Father’s Day celebration HERE!