The Family Room at Ware Church: Sister Colleen M. Magill, Director
What’s the Family Room?
Need a place for your children to play? Come join us at the “Family Room of Ware Church.” The program serves Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex Counties in southeastern Virginia. It’s a non-denominational, playgroup that welcomes families and care givers with children ages birth to 5 years old. The Family Room provides a meeting place where one can explore, create, and share in the joys and difficulty of raising children today. All parents and care gives stay with their children while enjoying the play group.
When is the Family Room?
The Family Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s closed for holidays and when cancellations are announced by Gloucester County Public Schools due to inclement weather. Don’t worry if you are running late - just come join the fun.
What’s the Daily Schedule?
Activities begin with Free Playtime followed by Clean-Up Time and Snack. The Day ends with Circle Time which includes a story, sing-a-longs, creative movement and parachute fun. Field trips are taken to several area attractions.
Special Features Include:
Arts & Crafts Projects - Play-Dough Table - Cognitive Play Room - Blocks, Puzzles & Books - Imaginative Toddler Toys - Infant Area with Amenities - Fenced Outdoor Olay Ground
Who Runs the Family Room?
The Family Room is a program of Ware Episcopal Church for the benefit of young children and their parents or care givers. Sister Colleen Magill, Director of the Family Room, plans the daily activities and programs. She holds a masters in Early Childhood Education and has been leading the program for more than 10 years. An Advisory Board is elected from the parent membership to work with Sister Colleen. The Board provides necessary planning for an active and safe environment for the children. It also sponsors fund raising events to meet the Family Room’s annual budget.
How much does it Cost?
There’s a monthly membership fee of $10 per family for supplies and materials. No one is turned away because of financial need. Addition funding is provided by the Samaritans of Gloucester and several helping foundations. Parents are asked to help with the Family Room Fund raising events. Ware Episcopal Church provides climate controlled meeting space and insurance coverage for the program.
Interested?
Bring your children and come for a visit on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.
