Week of the Young Child (WOYC)

WOYC 2008 is April 13-19. The 2008 theme is Bring Communities Together for Children--Children Bring Communities Together.

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 100,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates.

The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child is a time to plan how we--as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation--will better meet the needs of all young children and their families.

Nevada WOYC Events

Reno – Sponsored by RAEYC

• Walk for the Children - Sunday, April 20th (see info below)
• Music and Movement Program with Kathryn Hill - at the Spanish Springs Library on Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30 PM, and at the Sierra View Library on Thursday, April 17th at 10:30 AM, both are FREE
• Discount admission to the Wilbur May Museum "Snakes, Bugs, and other Backyard Monsters" exhibit all week long. Discount coupons are available at all Washoe Co. Libraries.
• Two Free shows at the UNR Atmospherium Planetarium - available to first 30 registrants at each show. Call 747-6597 for show times and dates.

RAEYC’s 2nd Annual Walk for Children

RAEYC is celebrating Week of the Young Child with its second annual Walk for Children. This is an opportunity to support a community event that benefits early childhood education and the youngest citizens of Reno/Sparks. There will be raffle prizes as well as many vendors on hand with free samples and fun activities for children and families.

Date: Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Location: Sparks Marina

Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the race starts at 9:00 AM. This 2 mile walk around the marina will raise funds to support activities benefiting children in our community. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Pets on leashes are also welcome. Registration is $10.00 before April 10th and $15.00 the day of the race. Children under age 5 walk for free.

Show your support! Registered participants wearing purple receive one free raffle ticket!

Registration Form

See also: For additional information and tools to plan local events, see the NAEYC WOYC Home Page