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- Category: Backyard Summer Social
- Backyard Summer Social Returns with Fun, Food and Festivities
- Backyard Summer Social Surpasses $40,000 Mark for Third Straight Year
- Backyard Summer Social is All About Fun and Games — and Supporting Kids
- Backyard Summer Social Lets You Be a Kid, While Supporting Our Kids
- Last Call to Get Tickets for Backyard Summer Social 2023
- Enter Contest to Win Your Way into Backyard Summer Social
- Backyard Summer Social Offers High-End Gala Experience with Fun Summer Twist
- 12 Day of Giving
- Tickets to Backyard Summer Social Make for Great Holiday Gifts
- Five Counties Children’s Centre Backyard Summer Social a Success!!
- Five Counties Children’s Centre Backyard Summer Social is Around the Corner!
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- Category: Building Abilities for Life Campaign
- Peterborough-Area Couple Donate $227,000 to Five Counties to Reduce Wait Times for Treatment
- First-Ever Little Lakers Night Scores Big for Five Counties
- Peterborough District Masons Help to Build Connections to Care for Kids
- Backyard Summer Social Raises $41,644 to Support Kids’ Treatment
- Five Counties Serves Record Number of Clients in 2022/23
- Early Learning Conference Returns in April to Support Those Who Care for Kids
- Major Donation to Boost Access to Kids’ Treatment Services in Northumberland
- Building Abilities For Life Campaign Tops Goal; Hundreds of Kids to Benefit From Speech and Language Treatment
- Category: General News
- Volunteer Appreciation Month: Meet Adriana
- Five Counties, Ptbo Humane Society All Smiles This Spring, Thanks to Smile Cookie Promotion
- Spring Into Learning Returns, With a Message to ‘Rethink Disability’
- Arthur’s Story: ‘Five Counties Has Changed His Life’
- Five Counties Repeats, with Second Consecutive Chamber of Commerce Award
- Let’s Rethink Therapy
- Make It Monthly!
- Join Our Family Focus Group
- Next Gen Game Scores Big, Raising $20,000+ for Five Counties Kids
- Re-Pete Performance, as Next Gen Game Set for Feb. 16
- Bryor & Brielle’s Story: Finding Help and Hope at Five Counties
- 12 Ways of Giving
- Making the Season Merry and Manageable
- Emberly’s Story: Help Kids Like Her to Build Their Abilities for Life
- Getting a Read on the Holidays
- Autism Fact Check
- Holiday Card Fundraiser Helps to Spread Festive Cheer
- Jenna’s Story: ‘Five Counties has Given My Family That Hope’
- Safe and Inclusive Halloween for All
- All in for All-o-ween
- Couture for Kids Returns for Second Year to Support Five Counties Kids
- Five Counties in Peterborough to Host 50th Anniversary Festivities
- Little Lakers Night Scores Big
- Family 50-Fest Coming to Lindsay on Sept. 6
- Laura’s Story: ‘For Me, (Five Counties) Has Made a Huge Difference’
- An Art to Saying Thank You
- Meryn’s Story: ‘Five Counties Has Been Our Lifeline’
- Little Lakers Night Returns for Three-Peat Performance on July 24
- Highlights from Five Counties 49th Annual Meeting
- Five Counties Marks Another Record-Setting Year in 2024/25
- Northumberland Backyard Project in Cobourg Officially Opens
- Tim Smile Cookie Raises $125,000 for Local Charities
- Dr. Mary Thain’s Story: ‘Without Five Counties, There Would be a Lot Less Service for Children’
- McHappy Day Serves Up Another Big Win for Kids’ Charities
- Return of Ready for School Events
- Emira’s Story: Five Counties ‘is a Huge Blessing’ to Family
- Smile Cookie Campaign Returns to Support Local Charities
- Emira’s Story: ‘Having Five Counties… Has Been a Huge Blessing’
- Time to be McHappy
- Spring into Learning
- An Art to Saying Thanks
- Andrea’s Story: ‘Without Five Counties, I Wouldn’t Have Become Who I Am Today’
- Next Gen Game with Petes Scores a Big Win for Five Counties
- Val’s Story: Five Counties is ‘Huge Part of My Life’
- Next Gen Game with Peterborough Petes Set for Feb. 17
- Marking a Golden Milestone
- Mike’s Story: ‘Five Counties Changed My Life’
- Nova’s Story: Having Five Counties Has Been a ‘Blessing’
- Field of Dreams Becoming Closer Reality for Our Kids
- How to Put ‘Happy’ Back into The Holidays
- $135,000 Ontario Government Grant Allows More Local Kids to Access Treatment
- Jude’s Story: Forever Grateful For the Care Received
- Cougars For Kids Returns with Goal of Supporting Treatment Services
- All-o-ween Offers Accessible Trick-or-Treating for Everyone
- Make a Fashion Statement by Attending Couture for Kids
- Five Counties Asks for Stories to Help Mark its 50th Anniversary
- Ready for School Event Helps Kids Adjust to Class
- Double the Fun, Double the Funds at Little Lakers Night
- Little Lakers Night Returns on July 11
- Highlights from Five Counties 48th Annual Meeting
- Wait Times Dip For Local Kids’ Treatment Services, Annual Report Shows
- Plenty to Smile About, as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $50,713 for Five Counties
- Record Result from McHappy Day to Benefit Five Counties Kids in Northumberland
- Tyler’s Story: Finding Hope in a Place Called Five Counties
- McHappy Day on May 8 Will Serve Up Support for Five Counties Kids
- Five Counties to Benefit from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign in Cobourg and Colborne
- Five Counties Set to Return to HHHS Site in Minden
- Time to be McHappy in Cobourg and Port Hope, in Support of Five Counties
- Candlelights For Kids Lights Up the Night for Five Counties & Speed Skating Oval
- Take Part in Our Survey to Help Us Improve Our Services for Families
- Next Gen Game With Peterborough Petes Nets Record-Breaking Total for Five Counties Kids
- Cheer on the Petes and Support Five Counties Kids at Next Gen Game
- Candlelight For Kids and Petes’ Family Day Game Highlight Family Fun in February
- Oliver’s Story: Biggest Impact Five Counties Had ‘Was They Gave Us Hope’
- Walking and Wheeling in a Winter Wonderland
- Ontario Supports Kids and Youth by Funding a Field of Dreams
- Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season is Within Reach for Families
- Ellie’s Story: ‘Calling Five Counties Was the Best Decision We Could Have Made’
- Cougars For Kids Night Takes to the Ice, in Support of Five Counties
- Historic Investment Provides Major Boost for Children’s Treatment Services in Region
- Peterborough Mom’s New Website Puts Accessible Playgrounds on the Map
- New SmartStart Hub Connects Families to Child Development Supports
- First-Ever Little Lakers Night Set for Peterborough Lakers’ Home Game on July 27
- Lindsay Quilters Raise Nearly $6,000 to Support Kids’ Treatment in Kawartha Lakes
- Dwayne’s Story: ‘Five Counties Got Me Up on My Feet’
- Hazel’s Story: ‘Her Experience at Five Counties Has Given Her the Best Head Start’
- Sharing Our Gratitude, with Special Thanks to a Young Artist
- Lakers’ Partnership Leads to Assist for Five Counties Kids
- Gordon’s Story: ‘Participating in Daily Activities Without Concerns’
- Winterfest 2023 Proves a Success for Five Counties
- Five Counties Kids to Provide an Assist to Peterborough Petes at Annual Family Day Game
- Mark Family Literacy Day by Encouraging Reading Every Day of the Year
- Warm Up to Winterfest 2023 in February
- Major Donation Brings Northumberland Backyard Project Closer to Reality
- Tips to Make the Holidays Merry and Bright for Kids
- Residents Asked to Show Support for Northumberland Backyard Project
- David’s Story: ‘He Never Gives Up’
- Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Kids of All Ages and Abilities
- Fall Online Auction – Every Bid Helps a Kid
- ‘Tell Me Something Good’ Virtual Event to Share Stories of Resiliency and Hope
- September – Five for Five Newsletter
- Deacon’s Story: ‘Always Moving, Always Going Somewhere’
- Back in the Swing – Rotary Golf Tourney Returns September 15 in Support of Five Counties Kids
- May Five for Five Newsletter
- Five Counties Children’s Centre is improving our phone systems
- Enter our Early Bird Draw for a chance to win Jann Arden Tickets!
- Five Counties Children’s Centre Celebrates the Return of the Rotary Golf Tournament
- Vaccination Clinics at Five Counties Children’s Centre December 8th & 15th
- Port Hope & District Health Care Foundation Makes $30,000 Gift to Help Five Counties’ Kids Communicate
- Five Counties Children’s Centre Launches the Building Abilities for Life Campaign
- MPP Dave Smith Visits Five Counties Children’s Centre
- Five Counties Children’s Centre’s High Five Recognition Awards
- Five Counties Receives 3 Year CARF Accreditation
- Welcome to Our New Website!
- Five Counties Children’s Centre Winterfest was a virtual success!
- Thank you to Our Community Supporters
- Category: Northumberland Backyard Project
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- Category: Winterfest
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- The Pedagogy of Care: Nurturing Relationships at the Heart of Early Childhood Education
- POSTPONED until the new year: Virtual Presentation for Childcare Dietary/Nutrition Professionals/Home Child Care Providers
- Dietary/Nutrition Network Community of Practice
- Outdoor Advocate Community of Practice
- Whatever the Weather with Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Sarah Lewis Event- CANCELLED
- JEDI Video and Book Study
- Anisha Angella-ECE Appreciation Virtual Event
- Information Session: ECE Advanced Standing Program
- JEDI Environment Learning Opportunity
- Early Language Strategies
- Nutrition Network Meeting : Child Care Menu Planning
- Spring Outdoor Play Day-Outdoor Advocates
- Universal Design for Learning With Evelina Lukaszyk
- Empowering Educators to be Advocates with Dr. Beverlie Dietze
- A Visible Practice with Dr. Beverlie Dietze
- 2025 Inspiring Early Learning Conference
- Stand By Me
- Jedi Advocates Peer Group Dialogue day
- Peer Dialogue Day for School Age Educators
- Winter Outdoor Play Day-Outdoor Advocates
- Nourishing Circles of Care: School Age Series Session 3
- Nourishing Circles of Care: School Age Series Session 2
- Nourishing Circles of Care: School Age Series Session 1
- Dare to Lead Book Study: Session 4
- Dare to Lead Book Study: Session 3
- Dare to Lead Book Study: Session 2
- Dare to Lead Book Study: Session 1
- Lunch and Learn Film Series: Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years-Part 1
- Supervisor's Network Meeting: January 15
- Nutrition Network 4 Part Series: Part 4
- Nutrition Network 4 Part Series: Part 3
- Nutrition Network 4 Part Series: Part 2
- Nutrition Network 4 Part Series: Part 1
- Nutrition Network Meeting-Nov.28
- JEDI Advocate December Summit
- JEDI Advocate Fall Summit
- 2024 Child Care Worker and ECE Self-Care Open House
- Early Learning Program Tour Evening
- 3 part Facilitation Training Series: Session 3
- 3 part Facilitation Training Series: Session 2
- 3 part Facilitation Training Series: Session 1
- Outdoor Advocates: Session #6 with Marnie Power (online)
- Outdoor Advocates: Session #5 with Marnie Power (online)
- Outdoor Advocates: Session #4 with Marnie Power (online)
- Outdoor Advocates: Session #3 with Marnie Power (online)
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-November 2024:in person
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-September 2024
- WFS Leadership Mentorship Program-Cohort 3
- School Age Community of Practice- January
- School Age Working Group Meeting
- Magical Thinking in the Early Childhood Setting with Dr. Beverlie Dietze
- Cultivating Curiosity Through Connection: Nurturing Inquiry & Land-Based Learning for Early Childhood Educators
- JEDI COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
- New Date: Gender Creative Children
- Postponed!!! Infant/Toddler Network Meeting and Site Tour: Sensory Play Inside and Out
- School Age Community of Practice- Inclusive Games and Activities
- Building Resilience in Diverse Families/Communities
- Evening Open House for Child Care Worker/ Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
- CANCELLED Thank You Project for NIIJKIWENDIDAA ANISHNAABEKWEWAG SERVICES CIRCLE (NASC)
- Outdoor Communities of Practice Book Study Final Session
- Outdoors Community of Practice Book Study Session #5
- Outdoor Communities of Practice-Book Study Session #4
- Outdoor Communities of Practice- Book Study Session #3
- Outdoor Communities of Practice-Book Study Session #1: Register Here!
- Outdoor Communities of Practice-Book Study-Session #2
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-November
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-September
- Foraged Art at Jackson Park
- Tour of Early Learning Programs
- Supervisor's Network Meeting
- JEDI Communities of Practice-Next Steps
- IEL Conference: In Person Morning at Fleming College Conference Centre
- IEL Conference: Sustainable Development Goals
- IEL Conference: Outdoor Risky Play
- Keynote Address with Dr. Michael Ungar
- Outdoor Community of Practice-Camp Kawartha Environment Centre-Postponed until Fall
- School Age Community of Practice- May: Outdoor play and experiences
- A Gathering of Clay: May Session
- Bridges out of Poverty
- Infant/Toddler Community of Practice: The Importance of Identity
- School Age Community of Practice- February
- School Age Community of Practice-January
- Nutrition Network Meeting
- JEDI Communities of Practice-Education
- Workforce Strategy- Part 4-Education
- Workforce Strategy-Part 4-Education
- Workforce Strategy-Part 4-Education
- JEDI Community of Practice-Reconciliation
- Workforce Strategy-Part 3-Reconciliation
- Workforce Strategy-Part 3-Reconciliation
- Workforce Strategy-Part 3-Reconciliation
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-March
- Supervisor's Network Meeting-January
- JEDI Community of Practice for the CARE Professional Learning Series: Awareness
- JEDI Community of Practice for the CARE Professional Learning Series: Cultural
- JEDI Advocate Training for the CARE Professional Learning Series
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Awareness
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Awareness
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Awareness
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Cultural
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Cultural
- Workforce Strategy Professional Learning: Cultural
- Appreciation Wellness Event: Gentle Flow Yoga with Tiina
- Subject Matter Expert Event with Lorrie McGee Baird
- Chat and Play with Loose Parts and PCFC Site Tour
- IIQ Resource Library Open House
- IIQ Resource Library Open House
- Teacher Talk™ Training A (Part 2): Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood settings
- Pathway to Stewardship Information Session
- Authentic Leadership: Cultivating An Environment of Trust and Openness with Marion Langford Part 2
- Authentic Leadership: Cultivating An Environment of Trust and Openness with Marion Langford-Part 1
- Outdoor Community of Practice
- Supervisor's Network Meeting
- Supervisor's Network Meeting
Venues
- Peterborough Child Care
- Jackson Park, upper parking lot
- Strath MacLean Preschool Centre
- St. John Catholic School
- Westdale United Church
- Hiawatha First Nations Child Care
- Janet Castle site-Compass Early Learning & Care
- Janet Castle site-Compass Early Learning & Care
- Peterborough Child and Family Centres, 201 Antrim St. Site
- Knights of Columbus Hall
- Camp Kawartha Environment Centre
- Strath MacLean Infant/Toddler Centre at Crestwood High School
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- Five Counties Children’s Centre - Peterborough
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