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☀️ Sunshine Sessions

Big Feelings, Little Learners, and Caring Caregivers — growing side by side; under the sun.

This summer, join us for Sunshine Sessions—a joyful series of interactive events designed for children and their caregivers. Although our sessions are designed for ages 3-5, all ages are welcome. These sessions invite families to play, learn, move, and grow together through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and meaningful shared experiences.

From digging into science through play to exploring wellness, art, and nature- every Sunshine Session is a new opportunity to nurture connection, curiosity, and joy.

📍 When & Where

All sessions run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our main site at Berkshire County Head Start at 1 Meadow Lane, Pittsfield, MA along with other beautiful locations across Pittsfield and surrounding towns.

🚌 Transportation is required. Please plan ahead or reach out if you need assistance.

🌻 What to Expect:

• Play-based, sensory-rich activities just right for preschoolers
• Grown-up participation that encourages bonding and connection
• Outdoor movement, exploration, and fun
• A supportive environment that celebrates big feelings and little learners and focuses on social-emotional development
• Opportunities to build social-emotional skills like empathy, working together, and self-regulation

📅 Sample Events Include:

⚽ Soccer, Shirts & Sunshine- Get moving with a playful soccer clinic, then dive into color with a tie-dye shirt-making activity for kids (and adults!).

📚🐾 Tales, Tunes and Tails – A fun-filled morning of farm animals, yoga and, mindfulness and music on the farm, nature exploration, and a magical outdoor story walk for little adventurers and their grown-ups!

❄️ Ice, Ice, STEAMday! – A cool day of hands-on STEAM activities and icy fun, featuring learning about worms and embarking on a frosty ice-chizzling adventure!

🍓 Berry Sweet Adventure Day- Pick your own blueberries and head to the playground for a play session in the sun.

➡️ Full agendas for each event can be found under the “Agendas” tab on our Eventbrite page. Additional details for each event can be found in our newsletter. Sign up here.

💛 We Welcome Every Child

If your child has sensory, behavioral, or developmental needs, please let us know in advance—we’re here to make accommodations and welcome them warmly.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who It’s For:

Designed for children ages 3–5 (all ages welcome) and their parents, guardians, or caregivers. Adults stay, play, and participate throughout each session.

🌞 Let’s Grow Together

Whether you're joining us for one session or the full series, Sunshine Sessions offers a season of shared joy, connection, and discovery under the sun.

✅ Important Info

Cancellation & Refund Policy: At this time, we are unable to provide refunds for missed or unattended sessions.

Event Disclosure & Cancellation Policy: We strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience for all participants. However, all scheduled events, activities, and field trips are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to:

• Inclement weather
• Illnesses or staff availability
• Facility closures
• Other circumstances beyond our control.

We will make every reasonable effort to notify participants and guardians of any changes as early as possible. Substitutions or alternative activities may be provided when feasible. In the event of a cancellation with no rescheduled date, a refund will be offered. If a suitable alternative or rescheduled date is available, refunds will not be issued.

Subject to Change: Events may be adjusted or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. We’ll communicate any changes as early as possible.

Lunch is not provided. Outside snacks are permitted. No tree nuts allowed.

Please reach out to our Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Makayla Duda at mduda@berkhs.org with any questions.