A FREE program created by the Armed Services YMCA,

Operation Little Learners (OLL) provides a supportive environment for both parents and children to learn, connect and grow. This FREE parent-and-me preschool readiness program is open to all active-duty military dependents ages 18 months to 5 years. OLL understands that parents are a child's first and best teacher. This program equips parents with the tools they need to help their child develop and grow while also giving both parent and child an opportunity for connection and community.

Military life can be hard. Multiple moves before a child reaches school age can create a variety of challenges including inconsistent educational opportunities and lack of community. OLL empowers parents to actively guide their child's early education. It also gives both parent and child an opportunity to build community with other military families who understand their unique situation. The curriculum emphasizes fine motor skills, letter recognition, sensory play and opportunities for social development. Each session runs twice per week for thirteen weeks. The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads currently has seven sessions running in locations throughout Hampton Roads.

This curriculum-based program builds early social and cognitive skills. Join your child in a classroom environment filled with fun educational activities. This is an opportunity for you to help guide your child through the learning stations, join them in singing songs, crafts and listening to stories.

Operation Little Learners results in parents and children that are stronger and more resilient, who not only develop and grow due to the organized curriculum, but also connect to a support network filled with other moms and dads experiencing the same military life challenges. With a focus on phonics, writing, science, and math skills, participants graduate feeling prepared for kindergarten and having established a foundation for future social and academic success.

KEEP UP WITH OUR LITTLE LEARNERS

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

All program participants must have an Armed Services YMCA Membership which is FREE to all active duty service members and their dependents. Simply follow the link button below and select "login" to sign up.

We offer multiple options to attend whether that be in our Virtual Classroom or in Face-to-Face.

OLL IN-PERSON SCHOOL READINESS CLASSES APRIL 17-JUNE 15, 2023

Open to ACTIVE DUTY Military families

LITTLE LEARNERS FAMILY FUN

You can now register for Operation Little Learners events by clicking on the My ASYMCA button in the menu bar at the top of any page. Simply login with the information that was sent to the email on file. Search for Operation Little Learners activities and add them to your cart! As always, all of our Little Learners programmings are FREE to active duty military dependents between the ages of 18 months and 5 years.

For questions, please contact:

Mrs. Tessa Davis at tdavis@asymca.org

(757) 363-1884

CRAFT & CONVERSATION   |   APRIL 7

9:45 or 11:00

Join us as we celebrate SPRING! We will have some Easter-inspired crafts & activities including an egg hunt. This in-person event will be at Bluebird Gap Farm, located at 60 Pine Chapel Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, on Friday morning, April 7th at EITHER 9:45 OR 11:00.

Pack a lunch and enjoy the picnic area with friends. Bluebird Gap Farm is a public city park and petting zoo located in Hampton, Virginia, at 60 Pine Chapel Road. It is designed to resemble a working farm, and features farm animals and fowl of all types, and wild animals native to Virginia.

Must register both child(ren) and adult(s) that will attend. 

FIELD TRIP   |   APRIL 21

11:30

Enjoy the baby goats and chicks at HUNT CLUB FARMS with us! Check out the farm fresh goodies, tree walk, aviary and petting zoo too!

Limited tickets will be provided for CURRENT participants of our virtual or in-person OLL School Readiness program.

You will join us at 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, on Friday, April 21st at 11:30am. Pack a lunch and enjoy the picnic area with friends.

Must register both child(ren) and adult(s) that will attend.

Thanks to Hero Kids Foundation for their support of 100 tickets!

COVID-19 UPDATE | We are practicing social distancing and healthy hygiene habits during all of our events and our in-person sessions at our Regional Office. You must register in advance for ALL attendees to ensure adequate space.