Imagination Playground
Parents from the Spruce Street neighborhood are partnering with Building Healthy Families to bring an Imagination Playground™ to the Spruce Street neighborhood. The Imagination Playground is a breakthrough playspace designed to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play which is essential for healthy development. When children's imaginations are engaged in active play they benefit physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. All children need play opportunities that begin at a young age. If you're interested in learning more about how you can get involved, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or give us a call at 860.375.0121.
Spruce Street Playgroup
We Can Offer You:
- A safe atmosphere for children to come together to play, read stories or do crafts.
- An opportunity for parents to share a cup of coffee and enjoy a conversation with your neighbors.
For Parents and Pre-Schoolers: All parents and children from birth to 4 years old are welcome.
East Side Public Safety Youth Center
(The old firehouse) across the street from Nathan Hale School at 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT
Wednesday Mornings from 9 to 10 am
We follow the school calendar, so we do not meet when school is cancelled or on vacation.
Call to Inquire
Karen Tullson at (860) 375-0121 Or email:
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or you can drop in.
What People Are Saying
About BrightStart™
"This truly has been a great program, it gives us time to be together. Also it is free, you honestly don't find programs or fun things like this at no cost. My family and I would like to thank everyone for this great experience."
"What a great program, I am so glad to have attended, my kids loved it! Thank you!"
"Happy we found out about BrightStart, very impressed."
"Learning about brain development and the slide presentations are helpful."
"Loved nutrition, reinforcing what we know."
Read more: What People Are Saying
About Babies
Babies recognize their parent’s voice from birth.
Family Fun
There are several public swimming pools in Manchester open during the summer at a very low cost for Manchester residents. Globe Hollow, on 100 Spring Street, is a large, family-friendly pool in the south end of town. Visit the Town of Manchester's Recreation page for a full list of pools.
Healthy Eating
Plan to exercise 30 minutes every day, you can include gardening, cleaning your house and playing with children. Keep active and keep moving to help in weight loss and maintenance.