Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and flexible solution for childcare during the upcoming school breaks? The Southern Tier Community Center (STCC) is once again stepping up to provide an enriching and convenient Winter Break Childcare Program for local families!
Parents often struggle to find safe, dynamic care between the holidays. This program solves that problem by offering care on an a la carte daily basis, meaning you only pay for the days you actually need.
Dates, Times, & Location
The STCC Winter Break Childcare Program is available on the following weekdays: December 22, 23, 29, & 30, 2025 and January 2, 2026 from 7AM to 5:30PM. The program, located at the Southern Tier Community Center (1 Club House Rd, Endicott, NY) is for children ages 5 to 12. Parents can pick and choose exactly which days they need care!
Exciting Activities & Educational Fun
This isn't just basic supervision; the STCC offers a packed schedule focused on fun, hands-on learning, and recreation.
Field Trips: A Holiday Tradition
Kids will get out of the center for special, festive outings. Field trips are planned to make the most of the holiday season! This year, STCC will be taking the kids to visit the Roberson Museum to see the festive Home for the Holidays trees and watch the Christmas Planetarium show.
Arts & STEM Recreation
The program blends creative arts with engaging science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities:
- Creative Fun: Making special holiday ornaments, New Year's crafts, and working on New Year's resolutions.
- STEM Challenges: Building little sleds to test friction on ice and constructing unique snowflakes out of marshmallows.
- Culinary Experience: A special cooking program with SUNY Broome to create fun, cultural meals, including a "build your own tacos" day!
Meals, Cost, and Registration
Healthy Meals & Snacks
The STCC is committed to providing healthy and appealing food options for your kids. Meals and snacks include build your own tacos, grilled cheese and soup, parfaits, fresh fruits, veggies, and milk.
Pricing & Payment Options
- Daily Rate: The cost is $58 per day.
- Financial Assistance: STCC happily accepts DSS Child Care Subsidy. (Please contact your caseworker or the STCC directly for information on using your benefits.)
How to Sign Up
The deadline to sign up is quickly approaching! Spots are limited, so be sure to register before the cut-off date. Registration deadline is Friday, December 19th!
Register Online: Secure your spot now at stcc.recdesk.com.
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