Welcome to SKCDC
🎒 Our Backpack Giveaway is TOMORROW... and we’re celebrating 10 YEARS! 🎉
Can you believe it?! This is the 10th year of the Back to School Program, and we’re getting ready for another afternoon of backpacks, books, activities, community, and fun!
But first... let’s get the logistics out of the way!
📍 Augusta Civic Center
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
We have a different setup this year! You’ll enter on the University of Maine at Augusta side of the Civic Center. If you’re standing in front of the main entrance looking at the building, head around to the left side. We’ll have signs and volunteers there to help you find your way!
And remember, there’s a lot more happening than just backpacks. We’ll have vendors, activities, books, resources, and more to explore while you’re there.
Kids need to be present to receive a backpack. If you’re unable to attend, we’ll also be collecting backpacks to send to area schools for distribution.
Still looking to volunteer? We’d love to have you! Reach out and we’ll get you connected.
Still want to donate? There’s still time! Visit gabtsp.org to support the Back to School Program.
We can’t wait to celebrate 10 years of the Back to School Program with you tomorrow!
And because it’s our 10th year, we have to ask...
🍕 Would you rather have 10 pizza days or 10 snow days this school year? ❄️
🌱 Gardiner's gotta garden at Gardiner Center! 🌱
Our Gardiner Early Head Start friends spent some sunshine-filled time in the garden this week, and they took their harvesting duties very seriously! Green beans, tomatoes, and even a cucumber were picked with the biggest smiles.
Of course, no harvest is complete without a little taste testing along the way. 🍅 Fresh-from-the-vine snacks might just be the best kind!
There's something so special about watching little ones connect with where their food comes from, dirt-covered hands and all. 💚
Our Gardiner Center provides Head Start Preschool and subsidized childcare for
children ages 3-5.
We also have an Early Head Start classroom for children ages 6 weeks - 3yrs old.
To learn more about our Gardiner Center or other SKCDC centers, and child
care subsidies, contact our Enrollment Manager at 207-582-3110 ext. 111 or visit our website at www.skcdc.org
Join our SKCDC family...you belong here! All eligible SKCDC sites hold level 5
Rising Stars for ME certificates from DHHS.
What's your favorite thing to grow in your garden? Tell us in the comments!
#YouBelongAtSKCDC #EarlyHeadStart #EarlyChildhood #MaineKids #MaineFamilies #GardinerCenter
Big thanks to everyone who shopped at Hannaford this summer! 💚
Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation was chosen as a recipient in the Hannaford Community Bag Program for July, and every reusable bag purchased helped support the work we do for children and families right here in our community.
We're so grateful for partners like Hannaford who make it possible to keep growing our impact. Thank you for shopping with purpose!
Did you pick up a Hannaford Community Bag this summer? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#YouBelongAtSKCDC #HeadStart #MaineFamilies #FamilyEngagement
