Arcata Play Center is CLOSED until COVID transmission rates go back down to ensure the health and safety of families and children. Scroll down to see other programming options. 

The Arcata Recreation Division, with funding from First 5 Humboldt, offers a play group for families with children newborn to 5 years. Playgroup is a safe and comfortable environment for children to interact with other children while learning important playtime social skills. Activities include drawing, books, tricycles, Duplo blocks, play kitchen, musical instruments in addition to many other toys. Caregivers have an opportunity to gain support from each other.

Do you have concerns about the impacts of the pandemic on your child's development? Developmental screening and enrichment resources are available on Mondays. Arcata Play Center is invested in Ages and Stages developmental screening. We are proud to use the #1 developmental and social-emotional screeners to give kids a great start in life. Ask a facilitator how you and your child can get involved.

Ages: Newborn - 5
Location: D St Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St. in Arcata
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Facilitators: Martina, Desirae and Joyce
El Centro de Juegos tiene un facilitador que habla español ven a conocer a Martina los Lunes y Martes.
Suggested Donation: $3 drop-in per day

COVID-19 Public Health Requirements:

• Masking indoors and outdoors for everyone age two and older regardless of vaccination status in settings where there are multiple households

COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations

• Keep interactions to within a single household
• Maintain physical distancing
• Minimize risk by holding gathering outdoors

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