Northampton Parents Center

A Community Drop-in Center for Children, Caregivers, and Families

You are here: Home / News / ECC Presents: Play Date at Smith College Museum of Art, Friday, April 3

ECC Presents: Play Date at Smith College Museum of Art, Friday, April 3

by

Artful adventures in and around the museum for 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers!  Explore a different theme in each session on selected Fridays throughout the year. 

Registered families can join ECC (Northampton Public Schools Early Childhood Center) in the Atrium of the Smith College Museum of Art for open play and art experiences from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, sign up for a museum tour slot for 9:45, 10:15, or 10:45 a.m. Museum educator Gina Hall will lead these interactive experiences in the galleries for up to ten children and their caregivers. Families can connect, play, and create in the Atrium with NPS early childhood educator, Ashley Miller, when not in the museum. Please feel free to join us anytime between 9:30-11:30 am.

Participation will be capped at 30 children. Register at Bit.ly/ECCpresents.

Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a drop-in center for families and caregivers of young children, birth to kindergarten. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize, find resources, and build connections. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

We are located in the lower level of Edwards Church, at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a nurturing and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

LOCATION

297 Main Street
Lower Level, Edwards Church
Northampton, MA 01060

NPC is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets, in downtown Northampton. We are wheelchair accessible.

Support

Generously supported by your donations and through grant funding. All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.