South Berwick Kids Day reaching out across the Globe

Last year, Kids Day started the tradition of having a community contribution table. Kids came to the table and created beautiful stepping stones which when dried were place in the front and side gardens of Central School. Kids had a lot of fun and we quickly ran out of quickcrete.

This year, Joyce Lebel stepped forward with a brilliant idea of how local kids can be a part of a much bigger community contribution table at Kids' Day 2010. Make sure you stop by the Community Contribution at Kids' Day, 2010 in South Berwick on June 5th. Kids will be tracing their hands on cotton/muslin and then decorating their hands to fit their personalities. Then they will write their first name, age, and town. A group of volunteers is going to assemble the squares and create child size quilts to send off to other children around the globe in need.

We have tons of bright beautiful youthful fabric but we are looking for cotton/muslin and stitchers and cutters to help assemble the quilts after kids day. Let us know if you are interested in being a part of this community contribution table at Kids' Day 2010.

Email - littlehatco@myfairpoint.net

Who said Bread N Butter Puppets?

So in a previous post I mentioned our wish list containing Bread N Butter like Puppets for the Kids' Day 2010 Parade. Well what I meant to say was similar to the Bread N Puppet group. I did a quick google search and found inspiration for homemade giant puppets for parades. Our wish is that some of the incredibly talented people for South Berwick will be inspired to create their very own puppets for our Everything Wheels Parade. Check out this link for more inspirations : Parade Puppets

June 5, 2010 - Be a part of Kids' Day - South Berwick

Our 2nd Annual Kids' Day - South Berwick is shaping up to be even better than last years kick off event.

If your business, organization, family, or self would like to be a part of Kids' Day 2010 in South Berwick Maine there are a number of ways to choose from to help make the day even better for the kids and their families.

The Kids' Day committee is determined to keep it a no cost/low cost day for everyone. We've created a "wish list" of items or activities that we would like to add to the day. Please let us know if there is something you would like to take off our list. littlehatco@myfairpoint.net

Thank you for your consideration and we hope to see you on June 5th, 2010.

Wish List

Activities, Crafts, & Goodies

1. More face painters - the longest line award goes to The National Honor Society's Face Painters
2. Balloon Animal Makers - who doesn't love a squeaky animal balloon, no experience necessary
3. Giant Bread and Puppet Like Puppets and Puppeteers for the Everything Wheels Parade
4. Characters Welcomed - The Parade would love to see some more characters like Smokey The Bear & Baxter The Maine Coon Cat - oops almost forgot the Clown and Eagle
5.Helium Balloons to be given to Kids along the Parade Route
6. Bounce House
7. A group to host good ole fashion fun games- sack race, three legged race, wheelbarrow race etc.
8. Pony rides.


Physical Things
1. Huge Tents to shade from the sun and rain (borrowed for the day) Rented for the day and set up 20 x 40 $250 or 30 x 60 $450
2. Safety Cones (borrowed for the day)


Sponsors
1. Safety sponsors
2. Porta Potty sponsors
3. Program Sponsors - printed program to highlight activites, entertainment, and goodies for the day
4. Flags to hang along Main Street marking the event

Entertainment
1. Jugglers
2. Magicians
3. Kid entertainers - We are excited to showcase your talent this day is for you!


We are open to any of your ideas and or suggestions to make Kids' Day a success!

littlehatco@myfairpoint.net

Kids Day - Portsmouth Herald, January 21, 2010

Kids Day 2010 seeking volunteers, sponsors and public input

Event planned for early JuneBy Amy Bevan

news@seacoastonline.com

January 21, 2010 2:00 AM

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Planning for the second annual South Berwick Kids Day is under way, and organizers are seeking public input and involvement from participating families, businesses and groups. This year, the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary is collaborating with Kids Day organizers, and with their support, the June 5 festival promises to be better in its second year.

Mark Gagnon, member of Rotary and longtime South Berwick resident and business owner, said Rotary and Kids Day are a perfect match, since one of the Rotary's missions is to support the local community.

"Last year was such a great day. The parade reminded me of when I was a kid," Gagnon said. "It was great to see all the little kids and their decorated trikes, bikes, scooters and various vehicles."

Jennifer Houghton, founder and coordinator of Kids Day 2009, is also a Rotary member. She is grateful for the Rotary's involvement.

"Rotary provides a strong partnership while offering insurance coverage for the event. Its active members have already begun coordinating various Kids Day tasks to ensure its success," said Houghton.

Last year's favorites will be back, with double the number of free bike helmets to be distributed by Seacoast Kiwanis and free cotton candy from The Strawberry Festival Committee. Other organizations participating again this year include York Hospital, South Berwick Public Library and Childlight Yoga.

Vicki Stewart, Central School Principal and last year's Kids Day Parade Grand Marshall, was proud to be part of the first family-friendly event. "It was exciting to see the community taking part and coming together," Stewart. said "It was perfect."

South Berwick Kids Day will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Everything Wheels Parade. Decorate your wheelbarrows, strollers, skateboards, or anything else with wheels and join in the fun at South Berwick's Community Center. The parade will travel up Norton Street to Main Street and will end at Central School. Games, activities and giveaways will be set up throughout the downtown area.

If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, or want information about Kids Day 2010, visit www.sbkidsday.blogspot.com.

South Berwick Kids' Day teams up with Rotary

The South Berwick Eliot Rotary is teaming up with Kids' Day to help make sure it becomes an annual event.

Doll Clinic - Sarah Orne Jewett House

The Sarah Orne Jewett House was the location of a Doll Clinic during Kids' Day 2009. Kids brought their rag dolls, teddy bears, and favorite stuffed animals for minor repairs and surgery. They waited patiently while stitchers made repairs and brought loved ones back to life. The Doll Clinic was a great part of South Berwick Kids' Day.

Free Bikes Helmets - Number Given to Double for 2010

One of the most exciting parts of Kids' Day 2009 was to watch the hundreds of children being properly fitted with bike helmets that were provided for by the Seacoast Kiwanis Club. People waited patiently to make sure they were able to receive one of the free 200 or so helmets, the line formed early in the morning. It was amazing to watch!! The Seacoast Kiwanis club has already committed to being a part of Kids' Day 2010 and have asked if they could bring even more helmets to be fitted and given away to kids. We had such an overwhelming response that this year we have decided to have two locations for bike helmets. One in the front of Central School and the other behind where we will have older kids' activities showcased. More info to come soon.

Our community is very thankful for the outpouring of support we have received from local organizations and businesses in helping to make South Berwick Kids' Day all about the kids and their experiences. We look forward to seeing you there on June 5th, 2010.

York Hospital Deserves A-round-of-a-APPLAUSE!

York Hospital in South Berwick was the very first business to step forward and say that they would like to be a part of South Berwick Kids' Day 2009. They graciously donated funds and made it possible to hand out hundreds of FREE bright orange sport's bottles to kids. Linda and her friends were on the front lawn of Central School greeting kids and their families and passing out the colorful bottles and water. Since Kids' Day 2009, I've spotted many bottles at T-Ball, Soccer Games, the toddler playground, and just about anywhere my kids go in South Berwick. Thank You York Hospital for your generosity and commitment to our community.

ChildLight Yoga - Lisa Flynn's Kids Day experience 2009

"I've never been to an event so inspiring. I literally had tears running down my face watching the all wheels parade of all ages come triking, biking, wheelbarrow, scooter and strollering down Main St. that morning. Later on, over 20 families filled the tent for family yoga and we had a playful class. One family had children ages 2, 9 and 11, doing yoga side by side (though admittedly, the 2 yr. old took a break to go back to her pink cotton candy). The giggles and excitement of the day still tickle my heart. Can't wait for the 2010 event!"

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June 5th -2010 Kids' Day South Berwick - Mark Your Calendars!

The Everything Wheels Parade kicked off the first South Berwick Kids' Day. Kids of all ages came out in full force decorating scooters, trikes, wagons, bikes, motorized cars, golf carts, and by foot. Guest appearances by Smokey the Bear, our Town Manager, Badger the Maine State Library Mascot, and the Majestic Eagle.

Kids' Day 2010 is just around the corner and will be on Saturday June 5th. If you are interested in participating as an organization, business or individual drop us an email with your contact information and the best time to reach you. Email Kids' Day Committee

Or visit our blog SBkidsday and leave a comment about what you would like to see this year at Kids' Day 2010.