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Hello, craft aficionados, and welcome to Crafts Zone! This is your portal into a realm where imagination and education intertwine. Our bespoke crafting workshops are designed to engage both your creative flair and your thirst for knowledge. To keep you abreast with the latest trends and techniques in crafting, we've devoted a fifth of our sessions entirely to learning. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey of creating and connecting as these constitute the major portion of our workshops, a staggering 70% to be precise! You'll be offered ample opportunities to convert your innovative concepts into tangible creations and also get to know other art enthusiasts. Embrace the joy of crafting something magnificent along with forging friendships with like-minded individuals. And we certainly can't overlook the aspect of relaxation! Here at Crafts Zone, we set aside 10% of our time to simply unwind and recharge. We fully endorse the therapeutic effects of crafting and are firm believers in the stress-relieving properties of creative expression. So, come and soak in the serene, artistic ambiance. Be sure to keep an eye out for our forthcoming workshops. At Crafts Zone, your creative voyage is just getting started!

In 1986, the NBCCC became the Child Care of the Berkshires (CCB). For the next 30 years, CCB worked diligently to provide quality child care and early education programs, support for family child care providers, and referrals to families in need. In 2017, CCB moved to its current location, located in a beautiful, renovated building in downtown North Adams. This move allowed CCB to expand the services it provides to families, providers, and the community. For over 50 years, the Northern Berkshire Child Care Committee and Child Care of the Berkshires have been serving the families of Northern Berkshire County. Founded in 1969 by a group of committed women, NBCCC was born out of the need for daycare in the area. They temporarily took up residence in a church on Monument Square before eventually relocating to the Haskins Elementary School. During these early years, they managed to build a network of family child care providers, funded through donations, the Northern Berkshire United Way, and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1986, the NBCCC rebranded as the Child Care of the Berkshires (CCB). For the last three decades, CCB has worked tirelessly to provide quality child care and early education programs, in addition to support for family child care providers and referrals for those in need. In 2017, CCB moved to its current location in North Adams. This move enabled CCB to increase their services to families, providers, and the surrounding community. For the last 50 years, the Northern Berkshire Child Care Committee and Child Care of the Berkshires have been an integral part of the Northern Berkshire County community. Through their dedication and commitment to providing quality child care and early education programs, they have been able to make a positive impact on countless families in the area.

Camp Winadu is located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, and it is the perfect place for your child to make lifelong memories. Our campers are treated to dark night skies filled with stars and they can take in stunning views of the mountains. Every summer brings a new set of exciting activities and opportunities to make friends who feel like family. At Camp Winadu, we strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment for our campers. We believe in teaching children the importance of having a great attitude and sportsmanship, while also showing them that it is okay to make mistakes. Our campers learn to have fun, work hard, and to be a good sport. We want our campers to experience the joy of making positive memories, and to take with them a newfound sense of confidence and self-esteem.

The Berkshire Family YMCA is a beacon of hope and a place of belonging for all who enter. As a charitable 501(c)(3) organization, the Y is dedicated to providing life-enhancing programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for everyone. Built on the principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages everyone to reach their full potential. Our commitment to helping our members and surrounding community live life to its fullest is unwavering.

At 18 Degrees, no matter what the circumstances, we are here to help. We strive to help individuals and families shine brighter as the light grows with each day. Our services bring hope, and a better tomorrow, to those in need. We work together to create an environment of education, support, and safety, so that each individual can reach their full potential. We believe in the power of a brighter future, and we are here to help make it a reality.

At Parents Magazine, we understand the importance of helping children develop and grow. We believe that the best way to do this is to work with families to help children develop socially, cognitively, physically, and emotionally. By fostering a positive self-image and a love for learning, we can ensure that children will have the necessary skills to succeed in our program, in public school, and in life. Our goal is to help children succeed in all aspects of life. We strive to provide an environment that encourages children to develop socially, cognitively, physically, and emotionally. We also believe that fostering a strong sense of self-worth and a love for learning can equip children with the skills and tools they need to be successful. At Parents Magazine, we strive to provide support and guidance to families as they help children develop and grow. We understand that creating a positive atmosphere where children can learn and grow is essential. We believe that by helping to foster a strong self-image and a love for learning, children will be better prepared to succeed in our program, in public school, and later in life.

At 18 Degrees, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families in Western Massachusetts. Through our comprehensive range of programs, we are striving to build stronger and healthier communities. We focus on providing education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills to children, young people, individuals, and families. Our services are tailored to the needs of four distinct areas: early education and care, foster care and adoption, child and family well-being, and youth and community development. We understand the importance of building strong foundations from an early age to ensure life-long stability and success, which is why we strive to ensure that all children, young people, individuals, and families have access to the best possible care and support. At 18 Degrees, we are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and support to ensure that children, youth, and families in Western Massachusetts have the best chance of achieving success. We firmly believe that through our range of programs and services, we can help to build better communities and more positive futures.

At our center, we recognize that young children are active learners. That's why our curriculum is designed to foster exploration and play, while also helping children to become independent and to develop positive attitudes toward learning and interacting with their peers. Our activities are tailored to the developmental level of each group of kids, and include language activities, art experiences, manipulative activities, gross motor skills, and creative expression. We understand that experience is also an important part of learning. That's why we offer field trips, planned activities, and special events held at school that give children the chance to extend their learning in exciting ways. Our center provides services for children from 4 weeks through 13 years of age. At our center, we strive to create a positive and enriching learning environment for young children. Activities are geared toward helping children develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically, while fostering good self-esteem and positive attitudes towards learning. We provide a variety of activities and experiences that give children the opportunity to explore and grow.

At 18 Degrees, we strive to meet the needs of children, young people, and families in Western Massachusetts. As the sun rises just below the horizon, we know that it is our mission and privilege to be a part of the promise that the light will grow from the start of each new day. We offer a variety of programs and services that promote the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities. Our programs cover early education and care, foster care and adoption, child and family well-being, and youth and community development. We believe that by providing education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills, we can help to create brighter futures for those we serve.

Since its inception in 1969, the Northern Berkshire Child Care Committee has been a vital resource for day care in Northern Berkshire County. It began as a group of passionate and dedicated women, meeting in a church on Monument Square in North Adams, and although it took a decade to move to its current home at the Haskins Elementary School, its programming has grown to include a network of family child care providers for in-home care. The NBCCC is funded by a variety of sources, such as the Northern Berkshire United Way, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, churches, and generous private donors. Thanks to these dedicated individuals, families in Northern Berkshire County have access to quality day care for their children.

At KidZone Child Care, we believe that a child’s early years are vital for their development. Our family-run child care center opened in September of 2000 with the mission to provide a safe and caring environment for children to learn and explore. We have had the honor of serving over 1,000 families throughout Berkshire County, providing our unique philosophy that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Our 8 classrooms accommodate children from 6 weeks to 6th grade. We are proud to be nationally accredited and have been voted BEST OF THE BERKSHIRES since 2011. We are also a part of the Child & Adult Food Program, providing breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack to your child at no extra cost. At KidZone Child Care, we strive to nurture and encourage the qualities we believe are essential for a child’s development. We are dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment for your child to learn, explore, and experience the joys of childhood.

At 18 Degrees, we take seriously the responsibility to meet people at their point of need. We believe in the power of relationships to build strong, vibrant communities. That’s why we work hard to provide essential services to those in need, and why we’re committed to building brighter futures for children and families in our region. With the sun just below the horizon at daybreak, our promise is that together, we will find the light.

At the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, we recognize the importance of encouraging children and youth to reach their full potential and strive for success. Our mission is to empower our youth by providing resources and support to help them develop the skills necessary to become responsible, confident, and personally fulfilled individuals. We provide mentorship programs, workshops, and activities that allow our youth to explore their interests and talents, while building their self-esteem and resilience. The Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center is committed to helping our youth grow and develop into successful leaders and empowered individuals. We are dedicated to providing our youth with the support, tools, and resources they need to achieve their full potential and become confident, responsible, and personally fulfilled individuals.

At Bellwether Stables, located in the picturesque hills of Richmond, MA, riders of all levels can embark on the journey of horseback riding. Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced rider, Bellwether Stables has a full complement of trainers to ensure that you feel safe, happy, and part of the barn community. At Bellwether Stables, riders of all levels are encouraged to pursue their personal riding goals. Whether you’re a once-per-week student or someone interested in a serious show schedule, Bellwether Stables has the resources and support to help you reach your goals. Nestled in the stunning Berkshires, Bellwether Stables is the premier horseback riding stable in the area.