Register for weekday children's activities for 2010-2011.

Playgroups:
0-12 months: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - noon
12-24 months: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - noon
24-36 months: Fridays 10:30 a.m. - noon
3-5 years: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Caregiver group: Mondays 10:30 a.m. - noon (all ages)

These groups are a wonderful way to meet parents of young children, ages 0 to 5, who are part of the St. James’ parish. A dedicated “caregivers group” is offered for working parents: however, please note that caregivers are welcome at all playgroups whenever personal schedules make it difficult for moms or dads to accompany their child. All St. James’ playgroups are adult/child. Playgroups are open to all who are interested. For those with kids who nap: please come early or leave late. We would love to have you.

Fees, pledging members / non-pledging members
Fall (September 13 - December 23) $255 / $275
Spring (January 3 - June 20) $275 / $325
Full season, $475 / $575

The registration fee for the Playgroups covers insurance, cleaning, and supplies. For financial assistance, contact Vicki Hall. A donation for the nursery is also welcome We are continuing an effort to refurbish all toys and supplies in the nursery for the playgroups.

We Love To Sing!
Thursdays 4:00-4:45 p.m.
A time for fun for any child to come together with an adult to sing! Vicki accompanies on guitar.
Fee: fall $100, spring $125, full year $200
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Drama on Thursdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
A class for children who have aged out of We Love to Sing! and who want to express their creative energies through drama.
Fee: fall $100, spring $125, full year $200
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Thursdays @ St. James’
Not here on Sundays? Here is weekday Christian education for your children and their connection to St. James’. Education, fun, and dinner for the family.
4:45-5:30 p.m.: creative education time, including Bible storytelling, Praying With Our Hands, Hurry Up and Wait, Celebrating Advent, Living Lent at Home, It’s Our Night to Cook, and crafts and activities for bringing the Bible to life.
We divide into two age groupings: older and younger, each group having age-appropriate activities and all coming together for dinner. Additionally, the nursery is always available so that parents/caregivers can give attention to the older children knowing infants are wonderfully cared for.
5:30-6:00 p.m.: buffet dinner (the children choose the menu the previous week)
Fee: the cost of dinner is $7.00 for an individual and $15.00 per family. If you would like to pay for meals in advance, the cost for an individual is $210 for the year and $450 for a family for the year. Pre-payment is not necessary; it is offered as a convenience.
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Bible Study for Moms
NEW! Tuesday afternoons at 3:45 p.m. (during the 3-5 year-old Playgroup and Cherub Choir rehearsal) parishioner Dolly Geary will lead a weekly Bible study.
Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. (right after the 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion) St. James’ clergy lead multi-week sessions on various topics.
Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m., the Rev. Craig Townsend leads the “Mothers’ Bible Study,” after school drop-off, that takes up the Gospel lesson of the week and how we might discuss it with our families.

Everyone is welcome to attend any of these as schedules permit.

The Children's Choirs

Children as young as 4 are also encouraged to be a part of our incredible Children's Choir program, a program of music education, worship education and lots and lots of fun.