Category Archives: Children

Our programs offer something for every age level. Whether you’re a resident of Chelmsford or one of the surrounding towns, there is a wide variety of courses and recreational activities to serve educational and enrichment needs, or for just plain fun! Our Childcare and Preschool services are enjoyed by children as young as 18 months through school age. Please browse through our website to find a new hobby, sign up for a trip with your friends, or learn a new skill. We have it all! https://chelmsfordma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

The Merrimack Valley Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (MVLPPP) was established in 1976, as a provider to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). Originally, the service area covered Greater Lawrence communities. In 1979, the program expanded to Greater Haverhill and Greater Lowell serving a total of twenty-three (23) communities with emphasis to the core neighborhoods of Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill and Methuen. The MVLPPP provides a full range of preventive services to children and their families, and others with an interest in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning.

Recruits and trains volunteers to act as decision-makers in special education matters for children who are in the custody of a state agency, whose parent or guardian are unknown/unavailable. The Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) acts on behalf of the child by having all the rights and authority of a parent in matters of special education without the financial responsibility.

Provides handmade blankets to terminally ill and traumatized children.

A collaborative comprised of the towns of Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Groton-Dunstable, North Middlesex, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford to provide services to special-needs students. Services: educational and therapeutic services for children with multi-handicapped conditions; Physical, Occupational, and Speech/Language Therapy; specialized instruction, therapeutic services, adaptive equipment, application of computer technology.

Kites Over New England, founded in 1988, is dedicated to sharing the joy and enthusiasm our members have for all areas of kiting. KONE is a kite club for kite flyers of all ages. The club has family-friendly events scheduled throughout the year and all over New England.

The mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. We provide homeless children in Massachusetts with the nurturing, stimulation and opportunities for early education and play that all children need to learn and grow in healthy ways.

FCCA is a nonprofit, educational support group that serves parents, and licensed Family Day Care Providers in Middlesex County. Services: free Telephone Referrals to assist parents in search of quality day care; annual Referral Guide of licensed and registered Family Day Care Providers, available upon request; various educational workshops approved for Dept. of EEC Training Hours.

A year-round, multi-service agency dedicated to helping persons with significant disabilities to develop their maximum potential and independence. The Summer Program is a Chapter 766-approved school for ages 4-21; a recreational camp setting is used to create a strong educational curriculum based on the child’s individualized educational plan. Programs include summer day camp, overnight camp for ages 12-21, Friday night socials, Saturday Respite Care and school vacation programs.

The purpose of CYSA is to aid in the development of young people by giving them the opportunity to play soccer. Fall and spring programs for Chelmsford youth ages 5- 19 are available. The goal of CYSA is to provide training in the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork, and fair play. Clinics, training sessions and other soccer activities are offered.