In January 2012, The Cave opened its doors to the youngest within our community. The Family Den serves as a social gathering space and educational facility for caregivers and children ages infant through four years, bringing together neighbors from multiple socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and family backgrounds.
The pilot project of The Family Den is a winter reading program called Cubs in the Cave. Deriving its name from the image of curious bear cubs, tumbling around, playfully exploring the world, this program will incorporate storytelling, art, drama, and music into the wondrous world of children's literature.
Thursday and Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30am
Free of charge
For infants through 4 years old, accompanied by a caregiver
Located in the Reformed Church of Highland Park basement,
19 South 2nd Avenue
February's schedule:
9:30-10:00 Gathering
10:00-10:30 Storytime
10:30-11:15 Parenting Enrichment* (Thursdays)
Sing-Along with Seth (Fridays)
11:15-11:30 Closing
*February 9,16, 23: A series of three discussions on the value of shared quality time. Introducing the concepts of “Floortime” by Dr. Stanly Greenspan and the “3a Way” by Ayala Manolson.
If you'd like to volunteer in any aspect of this program, please contact thefamilyden@whoismyneighbor.net.
We are looking for donations of gently-used items or financial donations to purchase these items:
Wish List:Couch
Tunnel
Foam balance beam, cylinder
Soft balls all sizes
Dancing scarfs
Bean bags
Children's music CDs
Trash can with lid for diapers
Big wooden beads or spools
Parenting books
Big books
Books for children ages infant-5 years
Finger paints
Magnet blocks
Plastic animals
Dress up clothes
Small empty water bottles
Kids plastic cups
Puzzles for children ages 1-5 years old
Clear plastic containers with lid (shoe box size)
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