Join a Peapod Playgroup! Connect with parents and children in your area. All Mono County parents and families with children 0-5 are invited to participate. Playgroups are drop in events, no registration is required at this time.
“We’re all in this together”
A free opportunity for families with kids ages 0-5 to socialize and encourage development through play.
Current:
Crowley Lake:
Mondays, 10am-11am, 10/7/2024-12/16/2024 (except 11/4), click here for the flyer
Lee Vining:
Tuesdays, 10-11am, 11/19/2024-02/18/2025 (except 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 & 1/14), click here for the flyer
Mammoth Lakes (Infant Center):
Tuesdays, 6-7pm, 11/5/2024-01/28/2025 (except 12/24 & 12/31), click here for the flyer
Future Peapods:
Mammoth Lakes (Infant Center): Tuesdays, 6-7pm, 2/4/2025-4/1/2025, click here for the flyer
Chalfant: Thursdays, 10-11am, 1/23/2025-4/10/2025, click here for the flyer
Love & Logic Parenting Classes
Spanish Community:
Este curso para padres de cinco módulos del Love and Logic Institute tiene como objetivo brindar respuestas y acciones específicas para momentos desafiantes en la crianza de los hijos.
Miércoles, 22 de enero – 19 de febrero 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Biblioteca de Mammoth Lakes
400 Sierra Park Rd
Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto
If you’d like to join a group, but your community is not listed, please email Molly at mdesbaillets@monocoe.org
About Peapod Playgroups
Weekly groups include play, singing, and a parachute! Groups offer a space to have fun and nurture relationships between children and parents.
Tunnels, tents, blocks, puzzles, and the ever-popular parachute support children’s social-emotional development and school readiness. Parents and caregivers get a chance to share the joys and challenges of raising young children with peers in thier community.
Common Questions
How often and where do the playgroups meet?
Once a week for an hour, in a comfortable and welcoming environment such as a community center, library, or park. Families are welcome to attend as often as they are able.
How much does it cost?
The playgroups are free of charge for all families.
Who can attend?
Parents and caregivers with children ages zero to five are welcome. There are no qualifications for attending
What else do the playgroups offer?
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Connections to community events and services
- Connections to other families in your area who share similar interests
- Funds to support the mental health needs of families, as requested.
Who leads the playgroups?
Leaders work to help parents address challenges specific to parenting, and lead fun, family-centered playgroups.
The Peapod Program is funded by a grant from Mono County Behavioral Health, and administered by First 5 Mono County.