John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Learn Early: Open Play at The Union
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join us for a fantastic opportunity for parents to learn and play with their young children (ages 0-5) in activities that are getting them Kindergarten-ready. This event focuses on learning through play. It allows children to openly explore and express themselves, which helps them build skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and regulating emotions. Stop by and enjoy some time with your child and play!
This event is every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
This event is open to all families enrolled in the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood. Enroll in the initiative at indyeastpromise.org.

Learn Early: Music and Movement
2024-10-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Children are always learning. From a very young age, they are moving. They are mastering skills when they are crawling, jumping, walking and running, but then you add music and they are building even more skills like listening, following directions, and language. These are some of the skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. You and your child (ages 0-5) are learning when you are dancing, listening to music , or singing together. Come by the Union Apartments the 1st Friday of every month and get moving!

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Cooking encourages children’s thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. It also allows the children the opportunity to use the knowledge they have and apply it by measuring, cause and effect, and counting. Parents and children cooking together teaches early math and science, encourages families to share meals more often, and get to know each other on a deeper level. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with your children as they have those learning experiences and learn about the joy of cooking.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2024-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning.
This event is open to families with children 0-5 who are enrolled in the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood.
We hope you’ll join us!

Learn Early: Books, Balls & Blocks
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join us for an hour and rotate through activity stations with your little one (ages 0-5 years old) focused on activities based around books (literacy), balls (gross motor skills), and blocks (fine motor skills and problem-solving).
There will also be time during this event to learn about developmental screenings. One of our team members will walk you through the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ developmental screening) process, help you complete your very first one, and set you up with next steps to make sure your little one is hitting their developmental milestones.
All participants will take home an activity to continue the fun at home, as well as a book. Plus, snacks will be provided.

Learn Early: The Laboratory
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Science for young children is filled with wonder and contributes to unique skills. Manipulating the physical world, hypothesizing, and predicting are some of the skills your child is building when taking part in science activities. As you the parent, gain more knowledge of child development, you’ll have a better understanding of what is needed to help your child be successful. Parental involvement can greatly benefit the education of children.

Big Dreams & Brighter Futures: Dreams to Scholars Kick-Off
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Do you have a current kindergarten scholar? If so, we hope you’ll join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole family!
We will explore careers and create a vision for our future with exciting games and delicious food. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win GREAT prizes.
Click here to RSVP

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2025-01-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Cooking encourages children’s thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. It also allows the children the opportunity to use the knowledge they have and apply it by measuring, cause and effect, and counting. Parents and children cooking together teaches early math and science, encourages families to share meals more often, and get to know each other on a deeper level. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with your children as they have those learning experiences and learn about the joy of cooking.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning. We hope you’ll join us!
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Learn Early: Storytime
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Spark your child’s love of reading at our storytime! We’ll share captivating stories, sing songs that build early literacy skills, and encourage a lifelong love of books. Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.org.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning. We hope you’ll join us! RSVP here.

Learn Early: Music & Movement
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Children are always learning. From a very young age, they are moving. They are mastering skills when they are crawling, jumping, walking and running, but then you add music and they are building even more skills like listening, following directions, and language. These are some of the skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. You and your child (ages 0-5) are learning when you are dancing, listening to music , or singing together. Come by the Union Apartments the 1st Friday of every month and get moving!
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Dreams to Scholars: Finding a Dollar When You Don't Have A Dime
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Washington Irving Neighborhood School, 1250 E. Market St., Indianapolis, 46202, United States
Come join us on February 20th for a fun and helpful evening where we’ll teach families how to budget and plan for financial success.
There will be food, games, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow together. It’s the perfect event for families who want to build a stronger financial future.
Event is open to families with a kindergartener who attends one of the following Promise Schools:

Brookside Elementary School #54
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary School
James Russell Lowell Elementary School #51
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School
Washington Irving Neighborhood School

Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: Curious George: Motivating the Whole Child to Stay Engaged & Curious
2025-02-27 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is Curious George: Motivating the Whole Child to Stay Engaged & Curious.
Fostering curiosity in your child can be challenging, buit it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do as a parent. Join us for an engaging and interactive cafe where we’ll explore:

How you are currently encouraging curiosity in your child.
Ideas from peers on what’s working for them.
Exciting new strategies and activities to insprire your child’s natural wonder!

Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided. RSVP so we can plan.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning. We hope you’ll join us! Questions? Contact Pam Holland.
RSVP here!

Learn Early: Storytime
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Spark your child’s love of reading at our storytime! We’ll share captivating stories, sing songs that build early literacy skills, and encourage a lifelong love of books. Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Questions? Contact Pam Holland.
RSVP here!

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Cooking encourages children’s thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. It also allows the children the opportunity to use the knowledge they have and apply it by measuring, cause and effect, and counting. Parents and children cooking together teaches early math and science, encourages families to share meals more often, and get to know each other on a deeper level. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with your children as they have those learning experiences and learn about the joy of cooking. Questions? Contact Pam Holland.
RSVP here!
