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Summerfest 2022 was unforgettable

  • Midday at The YDC!
    Midday at The YDC!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 22
    The YDC
    Midday at The YDC is a flexible daytime drop-in program where families and caregivers can gether, explore, and learn in a welcoming, open environment!
  • YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
    YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 24
    The YDC
    Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities inspired by the season. All supplies are included and classes are made possible by our generous community partners.
  • ReadStart
    ReadStart
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 26
    The Youth Development Center
    Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen their literacy skills through interactive stories, creative activities, and small-group learning.
  • YDC Life Talks: Rooted: A Self-Care Session for Parents
    YDC Life Talks: Rooted: A Self-Care Session for Parents
    Tue, Jan 27
    The YDC
    Take an hour for yourself at YDC Life Talks: Rooted, our free monthly self-care series for parents. A welcoming space, real-life tools, and a guest speaker coming soon.
  • ReadStart: Spotlight Stories
    ReadStart: Spotlight Stories
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 31
    The YDC
    Join us for ReadStart: Spotlight Stories, a monthly literacy experience where books come alive through special guest readers and playful group interaction. Designed for ages 7 - 12, each session invites kids to explore stories, spark their imagination, and connect with community leaders who inspire!
  • FREE Midday at the YDC!
    FREE Midday at the YDC!
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 03
    The YDC
    Midday at The YDC is a flexible daytime drop-in program where families and caregivers can gether, explore, and learn in a welcoming, open environment!
  • Valentine's for Veterans!
    Valentine's for Veterans!
    Sat, Feb 07
    The YDC
    Join us at The YDC for Valentines for Veterans, a free drop-in event where kids can create heartfelt Valentine’s cards for local veterans. All supplies are provided, and families are welcome to stop by anytime during the event.
  • YDC Life Talks: Raising Kids in a Digital World
    YDC Life Talks: Raising Kids in a Digital World
    Tue, Feb 10
    The YDC
    Join us for Raising Kids in a Digital World, a Life Talk on navigating screens and supporting healthy tech habits. Free. Speaker announced soon.
  • Galentine's Night Out!
    Galentine's Night Out!
    Thu, Feb 12
    The YDC
    💕 Something fun is coming to downtown Winchester! Grab your besties, your favorite glass, and get ready to paint the town pink. Stay tuned for details on Galentine’s Night Out, an evening of color, creativity, and connection hosted by The YDC!
  • The Money Playbook
    The Money Playbook
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Mar 04
    The YDC
    The Money Playbook is a hands-on financial literacy program taught by United Bank that helps kids build real-world money skills through games, activities, and goal-setting.
  • When Women Lead: The Path to the Table
    When Women Lead: The Path to the Table
    Wed, Mar 04
    The YDC
    When Women Lead is a free Wednesday-evening speaker series held throughout March at The YDC, highlighting women whose leadership is shaping what’s next in our community.
  • YDC Life Talks: Navigating IEPs & 504 Plans
    YDC Life Talks: Navigating IEPs & 504 Plans
    Tue, Mar 10
    The YDC
    Empower yourself with tools to better support your child’s learning journey. Navigating IEPs & 504 Plans coming this March.
  • When Women Lead: Leadership in Motion
    When Women Lead: Leadership in Motion
    Wed, Mar 11
    The YDC
    When Women Lead is a free Wednesday-evening speaker series held throughout March at The YDC, highlighting women whose leadership is shaping what’s next in our community. Speakers will be announced soon.
  • Spring Makers Studio
    Spring Makers Studio
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 14
    The YDC
    Spring Makers Studio is a free, hands-on art series that invites kids to explore their creativity through vibrant, seasonal projects made possible by our generous donors and community partners.
  • When Women Lead: Building What Lasts
    When Women Lead: Building What Lasts
    Wed, Mar 18
    The YDC
    When Women Lead is a free Wednesday-evening speaker series held throughout March at The YDC, highlighting women whose leadership is shaping what’s next in our community. Speakers will be announced soon.
  • The YDC Spring Spectacular
    The YDC Spring Spectacular
    Sat, Mar 21
    The YDC
    Spring is calling and we’re answering with YDC Spring Spectacular. This free, family-friendly event brings games, crafts, music, and community partners together for an afternoon of fun at The YDC.
  • When Women Lead: Shaping What's Next
    When Women Lead: Shaping What's Next
    Wed, Mar 25
    The YDC
    Shaping What’s Next closes the When Women Lead series with a forward-looking conversation about legacy, leadership, and the responsibility of shaping the future we want to see.
  • YDC Life Talks: Talking So Kids Will Listen (And Listening So Kids Will Talk)
    YDC Life Talks: Talking So Kids Will Listen (And Listening So Kids Will Talk)
    Tue, Apr 14
    The YDC
    Talking So Kids Will Listen is a practical, encouraging workshop that helps parents build stronger communication skills so conversations with their children feel more connected, calm, and effective.
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