Week of the Young Child

Week of the young child 50th anniversary
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) with Child Care Connections on April 10th through the 16th! NAEYC established Week of the Young Child in 1971 to recognize that early childhood education lays the foundation for children’s success throughout their life. Below you can find activities going on in Bozeman, Helena, and Park County.

Bozeman WOYC Events

Throughout the week, we will have activities that correspond to the themed days and discounts from participating businesses. Participating businesses will have activity bags to give away to families who visit during the week, while supplies last. Share photos from theme day activities with the tag #BozemanWOYC for the chance to win prizes! You can find more information below!

April 10: Kick Off Saturday

Special Live Concert with musician Red Grammer from 9-10 am MST, click HERE to join the event!

Scavenger Hunt Kick Off!

April 11: Sunday Fun Day

Bozeman Bowl: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, bring your kids for a lane rate discount!

 

April 12: Music Monday

“Music Together” online Zoom Kids Music Class at 10:30 AM. Register here!

Red Tractor Pizza: 1 Free personal pan pizza with 16″ purchase

Bozeman Hot Springs: 6am-12pm, Children ages 0-11 swim FREE with a paying adult

April 13: Tasty Tuesday

Cooking class with Kelsey Salsbery @salzandpeppereats, click HERE for more information!

Kids eat FREE at the Farmacy, Bozeman

Bozeman Hot Springs: 6am-12pm, Children ages 0-11 swim FREE with a paying adult

April 14: Work Together Wednesday

Work Together Family Challenge: Recreate a famous movie moment in 15 seconds or less, with no sound, and post it on Facebook or Instagram by April 21 with #BozemanWOYC for a chance to win a prize! Looking for inspiration? Check out Task Masters “Home Tasking Edition” HERE!

Jump Time Bozeman: Discounted jump time for ages 6+

Bozeman Hot Springs: 6am-12pm, Children ages 0-11 swim FREE with a paying adult

April 15: Artsy Thursday

3D Art Project Challenge: What can you create ONLY using things from nature?  Post a picture of your art project on Facebook or Instagram with #BozemanWOYC for the chance to win a prize!

Arts on Fire: FREE paint time for children

Bozeman Hot Springs: 6am-12pm, Children ages 0-11 swim FREE with a paying adult

April 16: Family Friday

Family Night Challenge: Post a picture of your family having fun together on Facebook or Instagram with #BozemanWOYC for the chance to win a prize!

Montana Science Center: $1 off admission (limit 4) when you mention WOYC from 9am-12pm.  Preschool Science Series: 10am and 11 am, Register at MontanaScienceCenter.org

Bozeman Hot Springs: 6am-12pm, Children ages 0-11 swim FREE with a paying adult

Park County WOYC

Helena Area WOYC

To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, Helena ECC is encouraging families to get active in Helena with their young children and explore. You can find a scavenger hunt and more information about Week of the Young Child below!

Cardboard dolls are heading for the Helena downtown windows this week, with early childhood facts, stop by downtown and visit the creative dolls on display!

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