Lancaster County First Steps

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Lancaster County First Steps! 💙

Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who help our children learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for the love, support, and guidance you provide every day.

Interested in learning more about our programs for families with young children? We'd love to connect! Visit www.lancastercountyfirststeps.org to learn more and get in touch.

06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, we honor the enduring pursuit of freedom, opportunity, and equity for all. We celebrate the resilience of Black communities and our commitment to ensuring every young child and family has the support they need to thrive! ❤️

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Learning, connecting, and growing! The Addressing Challenging Behaviors Conference provided our team with valuable insights and practical tools that we've been excited to put into practice.

06/01/2026

☀️ Summer Meals begin June 8!

Who can participate:
🍎 Free meals for children and teens 18 and under through LCSD Nutrition & Food Services

📍 North Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Kershaw Elementary
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM

📍 A.R. Rucker
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM

05/31/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, remember: parenting little ones can be wonderful, exhausting, and everything in between. If you or someone you know could use a little help lightening the load, visit our website at www.lancastercountyfirststeps.org and contact us to learn more about our resources and community. We're here for you. 💙

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Lancaster First Steps honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we gather with family and friends, we reflect with gratitude on their courage, their legacy, and the freedoms we cherish today. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we remember and honor together. 🇺🇸❤️

05/12/2026

We are back with our Good in the Neighborhood Summer Campaign from June 4, 2026 through July 31, 2026. ☀️💙

Lancaster Promise Neighborhood is excited to partner with amazing organizations across our community to provide our scholars and families with fun, engaging, and enriching opportunities all summer long. Every activity and session is completely FREE of charge for our scholars.

Here’s what the summer schedule looks like each week:

Monday
🏋️ Speed U Gym | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🏊 Wylie Street Pool | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday
📚 Lancaster County Library Summer Reading Program | 2:00 PM
🎳 Sunrise Strikes & RC Entertainment | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🥋 Kenaki Karate | 5:30 PM

Wednesday
🏋️ Speed U Gym | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🧸 The Retreat Kids Club at 116 E. Gay Street (up to age 7) | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📖 Lancaster County Library Storytime & Crafts | 3:30 PM

Thursday
🎬 Crown Cinema | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
🥋 Kenaki Karate | 5:30 PM
🤸 Tumble and Roll at 535 Hwy 9 Bypass | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday
🏊 Wylie Street Pool | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏀 Open Gym Pick-Up Game at Barr Street Gym | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We are proud to continue creating safe spaces, memorable experiences, and opportunities for our scholars to learn, grow, stay active, and enjoy the summer together. We cannot wait to see everyone this summer for another incredible season of Good in the Neighborhood. 💙🧡

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Lancaster County First Steps to all of the amazing mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who help lay the foundation for our strong and thriving community. 🌹

Wishing you all a beautiful day filled with love!

If you are, or know of, a mother or family interested in getting involved with any of our wonderful programs, we would love to connect with you! Please visit our website at www.lancastercountyfirststeps.org and contact us to learn more.