Be You at the Barn is a unique Equine Assisted growth and learning program that builds confidence, resilience, and friendships by bringing youth and horses together— Lexi’s Place Farm is home to a herd of beautiful miniature horses who have much to teach us about horses, ourselves, building positive relationships, and more. No riding- magic...
A fun event for all incoming Kindergarten students and their families! Join HKYFS at your child's school to meet new friends, play, engage in activities, and visit the Read to Grow Bus (taking home a new book!). HKYFS will provide resources and access to vital support as the years go by- connect with us today!
BES August 4 4-5:30PM
KES August 6 4-5:30PM
We will meet on the playground
We know it can feel too early for kids to be thinking about going back to school, but at Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services we are already gearing up to make sure every student starts the school year off right. Our Thirteenth Annual Backpack School Supply program is now underway, offering backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other essential items to HK students who need a little extra support. Families can sign up now through August 11th to receive supplies before the school year begins.
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/261606522478157
Each participating student will receive a backpack filled with essential school supplies, including a lunch box, water bottle, and other necessary items to help them start the school year prepared and excited for the new year.
Community members looking to support the program can contribute by donating items through HKYFS School Supply Wish List on Amazon, or by dropping off items in our collection boxes from July 8th through August 13th at any of the following locations: Nutmeg Pharmacy, Liberty Bank, Haddam Town Hall, Killingworth Pharmacy, Killingworth True Value and Killingworth Town Hall.
Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33I5CYZDPUNZS?ref_=wl_share
You can also drop off at HKYFS office at 91 Little City Road in Higganum. If you do not want to shop, we also welcome monetary donations on our website to the program.
To learn more about the HKYFS Backpack School Supply Program, or other summer programs and events like our free outdoor movie nights, visit www.hkyfs.org
Join us for another Teen Impact Day before the Summer is over! Teens will be working with members from the Haddam Lions Club to help local seniors in need of yard clean-up, followed by a trip to IT Adventure Park in New Haven. August 13 9:30-4:30PM Drop off 9:30: Once registered we will let you...
Gear Up for College: Prevention Drop-In Event Heading off to college this fall? Stop by HK Youth & Family Services on Thursday, August 13, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for our free Gearing Up for College drop-in event! Students can pick up free naloxone, medication lock bags, prevention and wellness resources, and other helpful...
Join us for a fun and relaxing Family Movie Night at Parmelee Farm! This free community event is the perfect way to unwind with friends and family while enjoying a movie under the stars. Popcorn will be provided, so bring your blankets and chairs and get comfortable for a great evening outdoors. Be sure to...
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at Brownstone Adventure Park! This exciting day trip includes round-trip transportation and full access to one of the area’s most unique adventure parks. Participants will enjoy a wide range of activities such as ziplining, cliff jumping, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more, all set in a scenic outdoor environment....
Start Strong Together is a free, interactive event designed to help children entering kindergarten and their families feel confident and excited about the transition to school. While children participate in fun, hands-on activities that build important kindergarten social skills, such as making friends, building independence, practicing self-help skills, and developing confidence—parents and caregivers will have...
Every August, HK graduate Dillon Zak and friends (@zaktheartist) host a free haircut event for HK students grades K-12 with his friends. Join us on August 23rd from 11AM-3PM at the Haddam Volunteer Firehouse! We will have some games and activities as haircuts are first come, first serve. We are collecting canned goods for...
Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Families Services and HKIMS are partnering to offer this event, “Gearing Up for Middle School”. This is a hands-on evening designed to encourage conversation, address excitement/fears around moving up to 6th grade, and facilitate early prevention strategies for youth and families. Research tells us that talking early and often about worries, expectations,...
This team walk is dedicated to every life touched by suicide. Together, we walk for hope, healing, and a future where every person knows they matter. Please join Team Nuts for Leeha. We are walking for her and all people who have been impacted by suicide. REGISTER FOR THE WALK AND RECEIVE DETAILS HERE: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/LeehaWe...
Join us for a FUN Family Night! As part of the HK Youth Unplugged Initiative to encourage kids and families to unplug and connect with each other and community, we love to offer Family Fun Nights!
The Killingworth Land Trust will be offering another opportunity to build bat (or bluebird!) houses. Please register for one birdhouse and consider working as a family/team. If you'd like more than one house because you have multiple children who can't work together on one house, please register for a maximum of two houses. You will need to register twice.
October 2
6:30-7:30PM
Platt Nature Center- 344 Roast Meat Hill Rd, Killingworth
Light Snack provided
