Week of the Young Child (WOYC)

WOYC 2010 is April 11th – 17th. The 2010 theme is Early Years Are Learning Years.

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.

Reno WOYC Events

Saturday – April 10th – Annual “Walk for Children” and Family Fun Day On the Peninsula at the Sparks Marina. Same day registration begins at 8:00 AM with the Walk set to start at 9:00. Registration fee is $10.00 per person before April 10th and $12.00 the day of the Walk. Groups of 5 or more are $8.00 per person. Children under five are free. Walkers wearing purple will receive a free raffle ticket. Strollers, children of all ages and family pets (on a leash) are welcome to participate in the Walk. Family Fun Day is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM and will begin after the Walk.

RENO Annual Walk for Children - Saturday, April 11th, 2010 - For more information call Mariah Wedemeyer at (775) 342-5059.

Southern Nevada WOYC Events

Saturday – April 24th- 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. – The 7th Annual Family Fun day Celebrating Week of the Young Child at the Galleria at Sunset. Free activities for children include: sensory play experiences, face painting, bead bracelets, games, musical play and much more.

SNAEYC Family Fun Day - Saturday, April 24th, 2010 – For more information call Linda Bouch at (702) 467-8570.

See also: For additional information and tools to plan local events, see the NAEYC Week of the Young Child Home Page