Champions for Children
Join us for Champions for Children 2024 - Unlock Their Future! This free lunch will be a celebration of our community programs and partners.
Pre-registration will be required to attend this event, and registration can be done online by clicking on this link.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Early Childhood Academy
9 AM to 1 PM from October 7-10 and October 14-17. Upon completion of this Early Childhood Academy, individuals will have an employment portfolio of training certificates required by the state of NC and will be immediately eligible for employment in the field of early childhood education. This class is free.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the WCPC office.
Fam Jam
Have you ever wanted to know more about WCPC’s programs for families? Join us for Fam Jam, a fun event where all Wilkes County families with children age birth to five can learn more about our FREE programs. This event will take place on Monday, August 12 from 11 AM to 1 PM at First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro. WCPC will have representatives to give more information about Play 2 Learn, Circle of Parents, Circle of Security, and more! There will be free pizza and games for the family. Contact the WCPC office for more information. Pre-registration is not required for this event.
Breastfeeding Support Lunch and Learn
Thursday, August 1
11:45 AM - 1 PM
The Meeting Space in West Park
1901 West Park Drive North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Join us for lunch, support, and giveaways. This event is for mothers in Wilkes County who are breastfeeding, plan to breastfeed, or women who want more information about breastfeeding.
Childcare is not provided for this event, but bring your breastfeeding child if you are currently breastfeeding.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Space is limited. To register for this event. Pre-register online at https://www.wilkeschildren.org/breastfeedingsupport. For questions, please contact the Partnership office.
Make and Take Workshop
This event is being held by WCPC for teachers at local licensed childcare centers. Free materials will be supplied. This event will focus on training for transitions, scheduling, and using a feelings check-in chart.
The event will take place on Monday, July 29 at the WCPC office in West Park. The event will be 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Dinner is provided. Childcare is not provided for this event.
Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-50109691-summer. For questions, please contact Suzanne Bare at suzanne@wilkeschildren.org or call the Partnership office.
Wonder Wednesday
Wilkes Community Partnership for Children is excited to bring you "Wonder Wednesdays" - a free community event for parents and children ages 0-5. This event will take place on summer Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace in North Wilkesboro. Wonder Wednesdays will be fun for children and parents! Each Wednesday will feature a new theme about healthy play, healthy eating, and building resilience in young children. You will leave asking yourself, “I wonder what fun activities the Partnership team will be doing next time?”
Online pre-registration is required for this event. For questions, please contact the Partnership office at communityoutreach@wilkeschildren.org or call (336) 838-0977. We are sorry, but we cannot offer allergy-free alternatives for snacks, so please consider your child's medical history when attending this event.
Online registration is available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-50149733-wonder.
Wonder Wednesday
Wilkes Community Partnership for Children is excited to bring you "Wonder Wednesdays" - a free community event for parents and children ages 0-5. This event will take place on summer Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 11 AM at Smoot Park in North Wilkesboro. Wonder Wednesdays will be fun for children and parents! Each Wednesday will feature a new theme about healthy play, healthy eating, and building resilience in young children. You will leave asking yourself, “I wonder what fun activities the Partnership team will be doing next time?”
Online pre-registration is required for this event. For questions, please contact the Partnership office at communityoutreach@wilkeschildren.org or call (336) 838-0977. We are sorry, but we cannot offer allergy-free alternatives for snacks, so please consider your child's medical history when attending this event.
Online pre-registration is required and can be done at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-50091830-wonder.
Wonder Wednesday
Wilkes Community Partnership for Children is excited to bring you "Wonder Wednesdays" - a free community event for parents and children ages 0-5. This event will take place on summer Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace in North Wilkesboro. Wonder Wednesdays will be fun for children and parents! Each Wednesday will feature a new theme about healthy play, healthy eating, and building resilience in young children. You will leave asking yourself, “I wonder what fun activities the Partnership team will be doing next time?”
Online pre-registration is required for this event. For questions, please contact the Partnership office at communityoutreach@wilkeschildren.org or call (336) 838-0977. We are sorry, but we cannot offer allergy-free alternatives for snacks, so please consider your child's medical history when attending this event.
Click here to register for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-50013476-wonder
Pathfinder Rally
This is Wilkes County's Welcome-to-Kindergarten Rally for all students entering Kindergarten in August 2024. On Saturday, June 8th from 9-11am, come out to the West Park parking lot for information, fun and excitement! Students entering kindergarten who attend will receive a t-shirt and a new bookbag with information and activities to help get children ready. Each of the Wilkes County elementary schools will be present along with a host of other community agencies sharing information about how each can serve students and families. We will have a bus on site for kids to explore, a live DJ, and more. There will be lots of giveaways! We look forward to seeing you on June 8th!
Family Picnic in the Park
Join Wilkes Community Partnership for Children for a free event where lunch is provided. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-49599944-picnic.
Healthy Food Choices During Pregnancy
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? This workshop is for you! Information will be given about healthy eating during pregnancy and healthy snacks will be provided.
There will be a giveaway of $20 worth of Market Bucks to use at Wilkes Fresh to each participant at the end of the event.
Childcare Provided During Workshop if needed - Limit of 12 Participants
Pre-registration is required and can be done online at https://www.wilkeschildren.org/healthyfoodpregnancy
Little Children's Festival
Join us for Little Children’s Festival! This is a community-wide event for families of children age birth to five years old. Admission is free! We will have a live DJ, face painting, train rides, games, giveaways, and many representatives from our community. You don’t want to miss all the fun for you and your little one! April 13 - 10 AM to 12 PM
Easter Egg Hunt at The Block
Join us for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at The Block on Monday, March 25. This event is for children ages birth to five years, but most appropriate for older preschool children. Two times are available, but children may only attend ONE egg hunt. Online pre-registration is required and can be done online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-47953312-easter.
Cookies with my Cutie
Wilkes Community Partnership for Children and Dom Bakeries are excited to bring you "Cookies With My Cutie" - a free community event for parents and children ages 0-5. Beginning at 9:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, parents and children will have the opportunity to decorate one free cookie for each child that attends. We will finish with a story time for each group. This event will take place in the upstairs meeting room of Dom Bakeries - 908 D Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. We are sorry, but we cannot offer any allergy-free alternatives, so please consider your child's medical history when attending this event. Parents must remain with children at all times. Sign up can be completed online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-47409284-cookies.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Champions for Children
Join us for lunch on Nov. 27 for Champions for Children. Pre-Registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is a free program for parents and caregivers of three and four year old children in Wilkes County. These programs will take place at regional sites across Wilkes County. For more information, visit https://www.wilkeschildren.org/readysetlearn.
Healthy Holiday Snacks
Join Wilkes Community Partnership for Children for a Healthy Holiday Snacks event. This event is in partnership with Heather Casey, a registered dietician from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. Heather will be coming to WCPC and bringing supplies and recipes for families to practice making healthy holiday snacks for young children.This event is most appropriate for children ages 2-5, as the snacks will be for older preschool children. Please be sure to note in the comments field if your child has any food allergies. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF8C34-45822622-healthy.