Freedome Blast Fireworks Show

Monday, July 4, 2011, 9:47 PM. Freedom Blast Fireworks Show in Downtown Indianapolis. The largest fireworks show in Indiana draws a crowd of 200,000 or more to downtown Indy, shot from the roof of Regions Bank and visible from numerous vantage points downtown. Free event. Info: See Web site below or call 317-221-6000. Regions Bank, Downtown, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.regionsbank.com  

All About Preemies: July 08, 2011

All About Preemies is about topics of interest to First Steps Early Intervention Providers and Service Coordinators. The conference will explore issues specific to assessment and setting treatment goals for infants with special needs, including discussions on typical development and atypical problems. Conference faculty include the following multidisciplinary group of professionals: Lisa Scott, MSN, NNP-BC; Heike Minnich, PsyD, HSPP, IMH-E® (IV); Judy Busch, MS, RD, CSP; Nancy Valentine MSN, RN, CPNP; and Anna Dusick MD, FAAP.

Session Topics:
Brain Injuries
Infant Development
Infant Mental Health Principles
Feeding Readiness
Infant Nutrition
Common Respiratory Problems
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

The $60 registration fee includes lunch.
This conference does not qualify as a First Steps Core Training (FSCT).

Date:
Friday, July 08, 2011

Time:
8:45A-4:30P

Location:
Fort Harrison Golf Resort & Conference Center
6002 North Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216 


Agency:
UTS/Prokids Inc.

Phone:
317-472-5602 or 877-434-6085

Audience:
First Steps Providers and Service Coordinators

Costs:
$60

Maximum Enrollment:
150

Credits:
7 hours or .7 credential units

Contact for Registration:
UTS Connect Office
email for details

Environmental Learning Experience 06/30/11, 10A-2P

Learn to explore nature with your young students through techniques to encourage children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways and provides an introduction to environmental education at a key developmental period in children's lives.

The workshop will be held at the Natural Resources Education Center in Ft. Harrison State Park.  There is no entry fee required to get into the park for workshop participants/

Participants will receive the PLT Early Childhood Experiences guide and CD . 


Day/Time:
June 30, 2011 

Time: 
10A-2P


Location:
Ft. Harrison State Park - NREC
5785 Glenn Rd
Indianapolis IN 46216

Agency:
Indiana Project Learning Tree

Phone:
317-549-0354

Audience:
This workshop is intended for public preschool teachers, Head Start teachers, private child care providers and kindergarten teachers

Costs:
$15.00

Credits:
3.5 Professional Development Contact Hours

Contact for Registration:
Donna Rogler at plt@dnr.in.gov or 317-549-0354

Mini-Golf and Family Fun Day Event

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:00 AM. 3rd Annual Dayspring Mini-Golf Classic at Pirates' Cove Miniature Golf. Family teams (up to 5 members) and corporate foursomes play on separate 18-hole courses. Proceeds benefit emergency care for homeless families at the Dayspring Center. 9 AM to 1 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-844-4099. Pirates' Cove Miniature Golf, 3421 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.dayspringindy.org

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 12:00 PM. Radio Disney Family Fun Day Experience at White River State Park. Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, including Phineas & Ferb and "N.B.T." artist Coco Jones. Local performers and the Radio Disney Road Crew will also be on stage. 12-4 PM. Free event. Info: 317-233-2434. White River State Park, 801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. radio.disney.go.com/music/yourstation/indianapolis/index.html

'Family Fun on the Farm at Stonycreek (May 27 - Aug 28)

May 29, 2011 - August 28, 2011
'Family Fun on the Farm' at Stonycreek Farm in Hamilton County.
New in 2011: the Stonycreek Zipline (a pulley system of cables mounted on an incline). Giant jumping pillow, pedal go-carts, pumpkin train, farm animals, more. May 27 to Aug. 28: Fri-Sun, 10 AM to 5 PM. Info: See Web site or call 317-773-3344. Location: Stonycreek Farm, 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville, Hamilton County. www.stonycreekfarm.net

Photography Class Tomorrow Night

 

Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 7:00 PM. Free Photography Class at Garfield Park Arts Center. Learn how to get better pictures from your digital camera with Photography 101, presented by the Indiana Photographic Society. Bring your camera. 7-9 PM. Free event. Info: See Web site below or call 317-327-7135. Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, Marion County. 

gpacarts.wordpress.com [Reference] | 

All-American Kids Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 4, 2011, 8:00 AM. 10th Annual All-American Kids Fishing Derby at Eagle Creek Park. Free fishing day--no license required--for first 400, ages 4-14, at Coffer Dam. Cookout, Pacers Fan Van, and area mascots. Bring your own fishing gear. Must be accompanied by an adult. Register online by June 1. Info: 317-327-7116. Eagle Creek Park, 7840 West 56th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.eaglecreekpark.org

Memorial Day Meetup

Help nurture and develop your child's growing friendships outside the classroom by scheduling weekend and evening play dates with the families in your child's class. Each week we will post activities around town and you can comment as to whether or not you will be there to meet up with other families. Not only will these activities strengthen your child's friendships, they may develop lasting friendships for the entire family.

Sunday, May 29, 2011, 11:00 AM.
Monon Community Center Waterpark Open in Carmel.
The Waterpark features a zero-depth activity pool with a tot slide, beach-like entrance and a sand playground, interactive water features, and lots more. May 28 to Sept. 5: Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-6. Info: 317-848-7275. Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, Hamilton County.
www.carmelclayparks.com [Reference]

Indiana Early Childhood Meeting Place

Welcome to the Early Childhood Meeting Place!

The Early Childhood Meeting Place is an information clearinghouse of events and resources for Indiana's early childhood professionals and families of young children. You can find information about upcoming workshops and meetings, professional organizations and training resources, and community resources and information fact sheets for Hoosier families of young children.
We invite you to spend some time exploring the our site and telling us what you think. If you have any problems or have recommendations to make, don't hesitate to contact us at the Early Childhood Center (eccenter@indiana.edu).

 

Kids Eat Right is your source for scientifically-based health and nutrition information you can trust to help your child grow healthy. As a parent or caretaker you need reliable resources and you can find them here, backed by the expertise of nutrition professionals.

I am excited for this site to be introduced as it combines two areas I am deeply passionate about: Children and Nutrition! I especially love the specialized pages for baby, toddler, gradeschooler and teen as there are specific recommendations for each age group. I encourage everyone to spend time exploring the new site for recipe and meal planning ideas, scientifically-based health information (especially with all the "fluff" out there) and informative videos.