April 2014

Summer is fast approaching and many parents are beginning to think about summer camps for their children. This month the FRC Connection is highlighting local summer camps and other activities.  Please contact us if you have questions or need help locating a summer camp specific to your child’s needs.

Jessamine County Summer Camp

Join us for the first ever Jessamine County Summer Camp located at Nicholasville Elementary.

Monday June 9^th-Friday August 1^st 

7am-6pm

$100 enrollment fee and $115/week

Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Email: michelle.beard@jessamine.kyschools.us

Call 885-0616 for more information.

 YMCA Summer Activities

The Jessamine County YMCA has several exciting summer camp opportunities including:

Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer and MORE!

Contact Elissa Roycraft at 859-885-5013 for more information.

JCPL Summer Activities Fair

Sunday April 13^th from 1:30pm-4:30pm

Come and scout out local summer activities for all ages and stages!

Lexington Family Magazine’s

12^th Annual

Summer Camps & Activities Fair

Saturday April 12^th from 10:00am-2:00pm

Located at Lexington Christian Academy

450 W Reynolds Rd

Lexington KY 40503

This is a FREE event for families featuring more than 90 booths representing camps, birthday venues, schools, health care professionals, afterschool activities, vacation planning and MORE! There are even family fun activities such as inflatables, stick horse races, face painting and MORE!

Check out www.LexingtonFamily.com

or call 223-1765 for more information 

Kindergarten Registration

Monday April 14^th 10am-1pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm

At JELV (851 Wilmore Rd)

Bring: Proof of Residence (i.e. bill statement), Child’s Official Birth Certificate and Social Security Card, KY Immunization Certificate, Dental/Eye and Physical Exams, and your child for screening.

If your child is currently enrolled in JELV preschool, you DO NOT have to come to this registration

Healthy Beginnings

Community Baby Shower

Attention all expectant parents and parents of children birth-2 years old:

Jessamine County is hosting a FREE community wide baby shower sponsored by the Jessamine County CECC and Jessamine County DCBS.

Saturday April 26^th 10am-1pm

Jessamine Early Learning Village

851 Wilmore Road

·       Community Booths: Pediatricians, Counseling Agencies, Health Services, and MORE!

·       Fun Activities: sidewalk chalk, face painting, car seat checks, & MORE!

·       Raffled Items: Stroller, Car Seat, Baby Care Baskets, Babies ‘R Us Gift Card & MORE!

A small lunch will be available for a $3.00 cash purchase (hot dog, chips, and drink).

Go to www.jessamine-cecc.org for more information and to RSVP for this event.

F.A.C.E.S. of the Bluegrass

Grandparent/Caregiver Support

April Topic:  Substance Abuse Prevention

Thursday, April 24^th 2014

Jessamine Counseling Center

12:00 to 2:00 *Lunch will be served*

Call Deanna Tudor for more information.

859-254-3106 ext. 2250

March 2014

It is hard to believe that March is here and spring is fast approaching!  Below you will find important information about the annual GAP conference, Kindergarten registration, and a new childcare center in Nicholasville that offers help to struggling families.  We hope this information is helpful!

kynect: Health Insurance Assistance

Sign up at kynect.ky.gov

OR you may contact the Health Department at 885-4149 to schedule an appointment with a local kynector. Deadline is March 31^st 2014

Free Dental Clinic at the

UK College of Dentistry

March 15th, 2014

9 AM to 12 PM

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry will be providing dental exams and treatment AT NO COST for children ages 4-12.

Exams, X-rays, Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions and Sealants.

It is recommended that you arrive between 7 and 7:30 AM to register.

Bring: your child’s social security number and any medical or insurance cards with you. The College of Dentistry is located in the courtyard next to the Markey Cancer Center.  You will go to the second floor to register.

 

Kindergarten Registration

Full Day and Half Day Kindergarten

Register for August classes at the

Jessamine Early Learning Village

Monday, March 10, 2014

Or

Monday April 14, 2014

10 AM to 1 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Bring your child’s official birth certificate, social security card, KY immunization certificate

 and proof of residence (current utility bill, apartment lease, or house deed). 

***You will need to bring your child for kindergarten registration. 

For more information call 887-5358

If your child attends JELV preschool, you do not need to come to this registration.

Heartland Academy Child Care

106 Courchelle Dr Nicholasville, KY 40356

(859) 887-0822

Childcare and Preschool Kindergarten

Readiness Program

New Extended Hours care for children

(ages 6 Weeks-5 Years)

Also Providing After School Care

*Offering discount rates for struggling families*