Harford County Infants & Toddlers

Summer is quickly approaching! Infants & Toddlers works with families throughout the year, however there are some changes during the summer.

Harford County Public Schools switches to a four-day work week beginning June 19th. We will resume our regular, five-day work week on August 14th. If you have any questions or concerns about your services during this time, please reach out to your Infants & Toddlers teacher or therapist.

Enjoy summer break!

We had a blast at the Summer Kickoff event last Friday. Thank you to all who came out in the heat to enjoy meeting Bluey, games, crafts, playground, books, bubbles and ice pops. We hope you had as much fun as we had together.

You're feedback would be much appreciated! If you have comments or suggestions, please email Carie at Carie.Sadowski@hcps.org. Your ideas help us make next year's event even better!

Looking for opportunities in the community for your child to explore and interact with others? Here's a sampling of what is available in Harford County and neighboring communities this summer.

Please note, the programs listed in this handout are provided as a resource and are not specifically endorsed by Infants and Toddlers or the Harford County Public School System. We encourage you to make inquiries to see if the program will be a good fit for your child.

• Rockfield Park Creative Playground, Bel Air - also home to the Chesapeake Sensory Plaza, which is a 5,000-square-foot interactive water playground with a series of wading pools
• Annie’s Playground, Fallston - featuring a newly opened play area for 2-5 year-olds
• Lyn Stacie Getz Creative Playground, Bel Air - under construction
• Schucks Road Park, Bel Air – sensory trail with 10 interactive features to see, touch & hear
• Tydings Park, Havre de Grace – an all-access playground, then walk the Promenade!
• Bear Legacy Adventure Trail, Bel Air - series of hiking trails that include a number of movement stations, a fairy garden, swing bridge, and climbing wall
• Mariner Point Park, Joppa - playground and 1.1 mile loop trail for walking
• Muddy Run Park, Holtwood, PA - splash pad for both children and adults, the season starts May 27th and they are open 10 AM - 8 PM
• Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD - beach and picnic area, visitor day user fees apply
• Angel Park, Perry Hall, MD - an all-inclusive playground next to the Perry Hall Library

• Darlington Independence Day, June 24th, starting at 5:30
• Havre de Grace Independence Day, July 2nd, starting at 2:00
• Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day, TBD
• Bel Air July 4th Celebration, July 4th, starting at 6:00

• Mason Dixon Fair, July 10-15
• Cecil County Fair, July 21-19
• Harford County Farm Fair, July 22-29

Regal Summer Movie Express in Abingdon - Kids movies for $2 every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Regal Cinemas in Abingdon. click here for movie schedule

AMC Summer Movie Camp in Churchville - Rotating popular family movies, tickets are $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. click here for movie schedule

Horizon Summer Movie Series in Fallston and Aberdeen - $6 admission to select family movies on Fridays. Ticket includes a snack pack (popcorn, soda and airhead). click here for Fallston and here for Aberdeen movie schedule.

Outdoor Movies in Bel Air's Shamrock Park - Featuring free, family-friendly movies! Join them June 16 for Puss in Boots, July 21 for The Grinch (2018) and August 18 for DC Leagues of Super-Pets. Event is weather permitting.

Enjoy a free concert in Shamrock Park, Sundays at 7 PM. Artists include Bel Air Community Band, Navy Sea Chanters and 229th Maryland National Guard Jazz and Rock Banks.

Visit their website here.

Live concerts at Tydings Park every Friday at 7:30 PM in June and July. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free concert. Artists include Off the Ladder (pop rock party bank), Red Alert Band (Motown), Ashes Remain (Christian rock), and Out of Time Band (classic rock, British invasion).

Visit their website here.

Aberdeen - Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St.
Second Saturdays, 3 - 8 p.m.

Bel Air - Mary Risteau Courthouse off of Thomas Street

Saturdays, 8 - 12 p.m.

Havre de Grace - 100 Block of St. John Street & Congress Avenue
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Enjoy your local community on the First Friday of the month!

Bel Air, 5-8 PM - Enjoy live local music, food trucks, vendors, kids activities and more.

Havre de Grace, 5-9:30 PM - Family-friendly block party on closed streets in downtown Havre de Grace offers a kids zone, cafe seating at restaurants, live bands, food trucks and more.

Everyone knows the library has books, but did you know they have toys? Visit your local branch of the Harford County Public Library to explore materials to check out. They have toys as part of the Learning & Sharing Collection (look for the orange bags), they have games, and they even have balance bikes for beginner riders. And if you haven't explored the Sensory Room at the Abingdon Library, be sure to ask about it during your next visit.

In addition to their regular Story Times, the Library offers events and activities as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is All Together Now. Visit your local branch to learn more.

Visit their website here.

Kids First Swim School, Festival in Bel Air

Mommy (or Daddy) & Me swim class for infants and toddlers, as well as private instruction.

YMCA, Abingdon

Offers swim lessons for children age 0-3, beginning with water discovery and water exploration.

Aquaculture, Forest Hill

Infant and toddler lessons starting at age 6 months.

Conowingo Pool, Darlington

Open for day passes and membership. Swim lessons start at age 3.

Shanberger's Pool, Fawn Grove PA

Open to the public and membershop. Swim lessons available.

Beat the heat with some locally made ice cream!

• Keyes Creamery, Churchville
• Brooms Blooms, Bel Air
• Jarrettsville Creamery, Jarrettsville
• Edgewood Creamery, Edgewood
• Bomboys Ice Cream, Havre de Grace

Eden Mill is a county park in Pylesville that features a nature center, museum, hiking trails, picnic tables and family programming. Check out their Preschool Nature Series for ages 2-5 with an adult.

Visit their website here.

Located on the shores of Otter Point Creek in Abingdon, this nature center offers outdoor activities and programs for families. Be sure to check out Critter Dinner Time and Family Feed.!

Visit their website here.

Visit the B&O Railroad Museum for select first Sundays, including June, August and October, for sensory awareness activities, 10 AM - 4 PM. These days will include environmental accommodations (no music, low lighting, quiet areas, increased signage for areas with sound effects), as well as sensory-friendly events (kids craft, train ride** and tour) and resources (sensory kits, social stories, and community table). Pre-registration is required.

Visit their website here.

Sensory gym that provides a fun environment for kids by providing support and amazing sensory gym equipment. They offer open play and are planning classes in the future.

Check out their Facebook or Instagram pages for each week’s open play hours.

Visit their website here.

Crab Kickers is a soccer program where children can develop soccer skills, social skills, coordination, and have fun. They offer programs throughout the year for children age 2-12. Their Harford locations include Aberdeen, Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Whiteford. They also offer a summer camp.

Visit their website here.

Offers open gym time, camps and a variety of classes starting as young as 4 months. Want to try it out? My Gym offers a 1-week guest pass for $23.

Visit their website here.

This gym in Bel Air offers programs for younger kids, including Toddler Movement for those walking-age 3 and Kids in Motion for ages 3-5. They suggest starting with a Family Open Gym session to try out the facility.

Visit their website here.

Located in Forest Hill, The Playroom features ball pits, climbing structures, a magnetic maze & gear walls, a LEGO table, a race track, a giant train table, a puppet theater, ride-ons, and life-size foam blocks for building. They offer a variety of classes and are open for drop-in play.

Visit their website here.

Family zoo in Rising Sun, Plumpton is open 7 days a week. Featured animals include bears, giraffe, camels and lions.

Visit their website here.

Augmenting Ability offers music therapy and group sessions for little ones. Director Melissa Ward also teaches the Music Together program, which is a music and movement class, at the Maryland Conservatory of Music.

Visit their website here.

Do-Re-Wee focuses on socialization, education and musical fun. Parent-child music classes are offered in Churchville and Bel Air for children age 8-months to 5-years.

Visit their website here.

for little ones, Rage Box offers Mini-Movers and Pre-Dance Classes. Sensory Dance Class

Visit their website here.

Harford County Infants & Toddlers provides early intervention services and supports to eligible children with developmental delays and their families. Services are provided at no cost to families. Infants & Toddlers is a part of Harford County Public Schools.

Email: Carie.Sadowski@hcps.org
Website: www.hcps.org
Location: 100 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD, USA
Phone: 410-638-3823
Facebook: facebook.com/HCPSchools