1 Meadow Lane, Pittsfield, MA 01201, US
CFCE Programming
Please contact Jenn Faulconer, CFCE Coordinator with any questions at jfaulconer@berkhs.org.
CFCE summer programming. All outdoor programs run weather permitting.
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots runes every Tuesday from 10-11AM at the Berkshire Athenaeum Pittsfield Public Library. Come tinker and explore. Each week children ages 0-2 will engage in child-centered play, art, music, storytime, and sensory. Activities encourage social, fine and gross motor, and pre-literacy skills.
Fun on the Farm
Fun on the Farm runs every Wednesday from May 17 to October 25 from 10-11AM on Brattle Farm 600 Williams Street in Pittsfield. Come explore the farm. Join us for a Story Walk, activities, and outdoor fun. Meet the resident animals and explore the farm. The program run weather permitting. Check our Facebook Page for cancellations.
Literacy in the Park
Join us for an adventure in Pittsfield's Parks every Thursday from June 27 to August 15 from 10:30-11:30AM. Enjoy stories, songs, and art activities. Take home a free book each week to build your at-home library. This outdoor event is weather permitting. This program runs in collaboration with the Berkshire Athenaeum and Parent Child + program.
June 27-Tucker Park 160 Robbins Ave
July 11-Ray Crow Park 25 Winter Street
July 18- The Common 100 First Street
July 25-Deming Park 84 Meadow Lane
August 1-Allen Heights 150 Windsor Ave
August 8-Durant Park 30 John Street
August 15-Tucker Park 160 Robbins Ave
Lunch and Learn
Join us on Monday's for Lunch and Learn providing free literacy bags for children who attend the Pittsfield Public School Free Lunch Program. Each literacy bag is designed to help build your at home library and practice your literacy skills over the summer. Each week we will be at a different location.
July 1-Conte Community School 12:15-12:45
July 8-Morningside Community School 12:15-12:45
July 15-Dower Square 12-12:30
July 22-Berkshire Peaks 12-12:30
July 29-Brattlebrook Village 1-1:30
August 5-Dower Square 12-12:30
August 12-Berkshire Peaks 12-12:30
August 19-Brattlebrook Village 1-1:30
Additional Resources
Looking for great at home activities, kids content, or distance learning resources. Check out WGBH Kids.
Berkshire Athenaeum Children's Department has youth and children's programming. For more information.
https://www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/visit/childrens-library
Berkshire Museum has online resources and programs for families. Check it out!
https://berkshiremuseum.org/programs/family/