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Play & Learn In the Park

Join us outside for Play and Learn at the park! Children aged birth to 5 and their parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to play outside, socialize with other children and families, explore the playground, and enjoy listening to a story and songs. Feel free to pack a blanket to sit on and a snack to eat during story time. *Please register all children who will be attending. 

Fall Session

Time: Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am
Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 (Make-up 10/24)
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Hebron
Fee: $42 per family, 6 classes

Welcome to the AHM Family Resource Center!

Family Resource Center LogoThe AHM Family Resource Center received its first grant in 1996 from the Connecticut State Department of Education and has collaborated with the four regional Elementary Schools, the Middle School and the High School in various programs and services.

The philosophy of Family Resource Centers is that healthy development and good education begin with access to support services from birth.  When these services are offered in schools, services are readily accepted and accessible to families.

Family Resource Center Services

The AHM Family Resource Center offers home visits for families living in Andover, Hebron, or Marlborough and Columbia with a child between the ages of birth and five. We utilize curriculum from the National Parents as Teachers program.

Home Visits provide families with information about child development through observation, activities, talking to parents, and play. The curriculum, which is tailored to the age and developmental stage of each child, helps parents understand their child’s behavior, what to expect next, and gives parents strategies for challenges they are facing in parenting.

Visits are offered at the FRC at Gilead Hill, or your home, based on your preference.

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Murray at 860-228-0871 or email BeckyM@ahmyouth.org

AHM Family Resource Center offers support to Home-Based Early Care Providers and referrals to many services. 

For more information, please contact Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.

As part of a grant received from the State Department of Education and Office of Early childhood, AHM’s Family Resource Center staff were able to purchase books to be part of a lending library for families, daycare providers, and parents. We are so grateful that we were able to purchase these books, and offer this valuable resource to the communities we serve! Pictured: Jahnna Sieckowski, Family Resource Center Associate.

Visit our adult & children’s library links on the right!

Do you have questions about your child’s Development? Would you like to know how you could support your child’s development and know what they will be doing next? The FRC offers free developmental screenings! Screenings are offered at the FRC at Gilead Hill, or your home, based on your preference.

These screenings are for children ages 4 months to 48 months, using the Ages and Stages questionnaire. Through playing with your child and speaking to you, we will look at your child’s development in the areas of language, fine and gross motor skills, social/emotional, and problem solving. We can offer feedback to parents or caregivers and suggestions to further your child’s development. The screening takes about an hour, and is confidential.

If you would like your child to be screened, or have any questions, please contact:

Sparkler is a FREE mobile app for CT families that helps parents support their children’s growth from 0-5. Please see attached flyer for instructions to sign up!

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Family Resource Center Director:
Becky Murray

Contact Information:
GHS Classroom: 860-228-0871
KinderRHAMa Classroom: 860-228-5310.
Email: BeckyM@ahmyouth.org

Family Resource Center Associate:
Ashlee Parks

Contact Information:
GHS Classroom: 860-228-0871
Email: AshleeP@ahmyouth.org

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Fall 2026 program registration is open!

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Family Resource Center Programs 2026

FRC Staff will do a developmental screening with you and your child through talk and play activities using the Ages and Stages questionnaire. The screening takes about 45 minutes. Parents will be given a copy of their child’s questionnaire and suggested activities to encourage skill development!

Location: Family Resource Center – Gilead Hill School, Hebron
Date: Please contact Becky Murray or Ashlee Parks to set up a screening.
Cost: FREE

First Steps in Music Class

Come and make music with Miss Mallory at First Steps in Music! This program is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Children and adults are engaged in a variety of activities including bounces, finger wiggles, action songs, vocal exploration, movement exploration, playing instruments, ball rolling, and more! First Steps in Music is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun, interact with other children, and bond with their grown-up, all while beginning their journey to becoming tuneful, “beat-ful”, and artful. *Please register all children who will be attending.

Instructor: Mallory Kokus

Location: AHM’s building at 25 Pendleton Drive, Hebron.

Fall Session

Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Dates: 9/15, 9/22. 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10. *Make-up 11/17
Age: Birth – 5, plus Parents/Caregivers
Cost: $130 per family for 8 weeks

In this group, children and adults will participate in nature -based learning experiences! This group will take place in the forest behind the playground at Veteran’s Park in Hebron. Learning experiences may include taking short walks in the woods/on the trail, exploring plants and animals that live in the woods, and nature-based art and sensory experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Summer Session 1
Date: Tuesdays, 8/11, 8/13, 8/18, 8/20
Time: 9 – 10:15 am
Fee: $30/family for 4 classes
Location: Veteran’s Park woods behind playscape.
Age: Birth – 5 and parents/caregivers

Summer Session 2
Date: Tuesdays, 8/11, 8/13, 8/18, 8/20
Time: 10:30 – 11:45 am
Fee: $30/family for 4 classes
Location: Veteran’s Park woods behind playscape.
Age: Birth – 5 and parents/caregivers

Children will prepare and eat nutritious and delicious snacks in this group! Parents will get ideas for childrens’ snacks and lunches for the upcoming school year. There will be an emphasis on including children in meal preparation, and we will be using healthy, fresh foods and fruits and vegetables in this class.

Time: Fridays, 11 am – 12 pm
Date: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Fee: $48/family for 6 classes
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School
Age: 3-6 and parents/caregivers

We have limited openings in the T/Th class for 2026-2027. Families can choose from 8:30-12:00 or 7-3. Please email Becky Murray for more information at beckym@ahmyouth.org.

2026-2027 Registration

  • Registration Fee: $45.00 non-refundable fee per family
  • Deposit: $150.00 towards first month tuition (non refundable after 7/1/26)
  • Payments: Tuition can be paid in monthly installments

Preschool session options:

  • 3-year old Program – Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12:00pm, Fee: $2,490/year
  • 4-year old Program – Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30am-1:00pm, Fee: $4,465/year
  • 3-year old Extended Day – Tues, Thurs, 7:00am-3:00pm, Fee: $3,600/year
  • 4-year old Extended Day – Mon, Wed, Fri, 7:00am-3:00pm, Fee: $5,400/year
  • Combined 3 & 4 Year Old Class – Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:00pm, Fee: $7,400/year

*Initial sign-up will be in RecDesk; Families will be notified if their child has a space and will submit a $45 Registration fee and $150 Depost to hold their child’s space.

Please email Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.

KinderRHAMa Preschool Program Details
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KinderRHAMa Preschool Camp 2026

Children will work on social skills, gross and fine motor and school readiness skills in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying summer recreational activities inside and outside.

Staffed by two early childhood teachers at the  AHM KinderRHAMa classroom and play yard at RHAM High School.

Qualifications to participate:

  • For children ages 3-5 who have not yet started Kindergarten – children must turn 3 by 9/1/26
  • Families who live or work in Andover, Hebron, Marlborough and Columbia can sign up.
  • Campers must be FULLY POTTY TRAINED

Cost: $125.00 per week, ($100 for July 4th week)

Hours: 9:00-12:00 Monday through Friday.

Registration Opens: March 1st, 2026, 9 am

Dates & Themes:

  • Week 1 – Garden Adventures: June 22-26
  • Week 2 – Locomotion: June 29-July 2 *this week has been cancelled
  • Week 3 – Dinosaurs: July 6-10
  • Week 4 – Pirate Week: July 13-17
  • Week 5 – Ocean Commotion: July 20-24
  • Week 6 – Olympics: July 27- 31
  • Week 7 – Space Invaders: August 3-7 *this week has been cancelled
  • Week 8 – Fun with Food: August 10-14
Register for Summer Camp

For  more information, please email Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org 

Please fill out these forms to register your child for camp.

Child & Family Contact Information
Youth Camp Health Exam/Record Form

Messy Hands

Sensory play allows children to engage their senses by exploring different textures. In this group, children will get the chance to explore a variety of different messy materials in a relaxed setting while creating,  constructing, and exploring!

Materials may include: fingerpaints, playdough, slime, water play,  shaving cream, & other substances. Please come dressed in VERY casual clothing, smocks will be provided! Information on Child Development and Parenting will also be available!

*During the SCHOOL YEAR: Please enter Gilead Hill School through the front door by the office. The office will buzz you in. Please bring a license the first time you attend as part of the school’s safety protocol. You will be buzzed into the building and get a badge. Families are also asked to please exit through the front door.

Fall Session
Time: Thursdays, 10 am – 11 pm
Dates: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Age: Children 2-5 years old plus parent or caregiver
Cost: $44/Family, 6 classes
Location: AHM 25 Pendleton Drive, Hebron

We will discuss parenting challenges including communicating effectively with children, helping children deal with frustration, and setting appropriate boundaries. Snack will be provided. There will be child care during the AM session

Fall Session AM
Dates: Mondays 9/28,10/26, 11/30
Time: 10 – 11:00 am
Fee: FREE per family, 3 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Fall Session PM
Dates:TBD
Time: Mondays, 7 – 8:00 pm
Fee: FREE per family, 3 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Play & Learn Groups

Join us for Play and Learn Group where children engage in a variety of learning experiences including; free play with a large variety of materials, a short story/circle time, and snack. This group is a wonderful opportunity for children to build social-emotional skills, and for families to connect and learn about child development in a fun and relaxed environment. Free developmental screening for children. *Please register all babies who will be attending.

*During the SCHOOL YEAR: Please enter Gilead Hill School through the front door by the office. The office will buzz you in. Please bring a license the first time you attend as part of the school’s safety protocol. You will be buzzed into the building and get a badge. Families are also asked to please exit through the front door.

Fall Session 1 – AM
Time: Wednesday, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
Fee: $63 per family, 7 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Fall Session 2 – AM
Time: Wednesday, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Dates: 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, (No class 11/11, 11/25)
Fee: $54 per family, 5 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Fall Session 1 – PM
Time: Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Dates:9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
Fee: $56 per family, 7 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Fall Session 2 – PM
Time: Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Dates: 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (No class 11/11, 11/25)
Fee: $48 per family, 6 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Join us outside at At Veteran’s Park in Hebron for Play and Learn at the park! Children aged birth to 5 and their parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to play outside, socialize with other children and families, explore the playground, and enjoy listening to a story and songs. Feel free to pack a blanket to sit on and a snack to eat during story time. For children birth-5 and adults.*Please register all babies who will be attending.

Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Hebron

Fall Session
Time: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Fee: $35 per family, 6 sessions
Location: Veteran’s Park Playscape, Hebron

Things that Go: Transportation-themed fun for little ones and their grownups.

Come have fun learning about things that move through play, exploration, sensory and art experiences. This group will incorporate different kinds of vehicles including cars, trucks, and trains! Snack and story time will be included.

Time: Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Fee: $63 per family, 7 sessions
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults.
Location: FRC at Gilead Hill School

Come visit the farm! Kids will get a pumpkin to take home!

Date: Monday, 10/5
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults
Cost: $5/person with a max of $10/family
Location: East Willow Farm, 402 Rt. 66, Columbia

Come enjoy a Halloween craft and snack together with Hebron Senior Citizens! Wear your Halloween Costume if you would like!

Date: Monday, 10/19
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Age: Children Birth-5 and adults
Cost: FREE
Location: Russell Mercier Senior Center

Individual Visits

FRC program staff can meet you in your home or in our space in the FRC at Gilead Hill School to discuss baby growth and development, milestones, adjusting to being a new parent, resources for parents, and answer questions. Parents will receive a gift for their baby. This session can be scheduled at families’ convenience. *Please call or email to schedule.

Location: Family homes or at Gilead Hill School, Family Resource Center
Age: Children Birth-1 and adults
Cost: FREE

Come join FRC staff and other families for a Fall walk with your little one! Get some exercise, explore nature and have a chance to talk with other families about childrens stages of growth and the joys and challenges of parenthood! Bring a backpack, baby carrier or stroller, whichever your child(ren) like, and meet us at the designated spot for some fresh air, exploration and conversation.

Time: Fridays, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Date: 6 sessions Fridays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Location: Air Line Park Trail entrance on Rt. 85 in Hebron
Age: Children Birth-1 and adults
Cost: $25 per family

For more information, please contact Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org or Ashlee Parks at Ashleep@ahmyouth.org.

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