PLAYGROUPS

LNC's playgroups are a great way to spend time with your kids while connecting with other local parents! Typically, groups meet weekly in members’ homes, local parks, or other fun locales chosen by your playgroup.

Placements in LNC playgroups are done by the age of your child or children (for sibling groups), and preference for day of the week or weekend. New in 2024-2025, are groups for parents expecting babies in the same season!

Participation in the LNC Playgroups

• Is open to current LNC members only. Non-LNC members or past members do not fall within the Club’s insurance policy provisions.
• Is for parents and their child(ren) only. No babysitters, au pairs, nannies or grandparents/relatives should act as a substitute as this is an opportunity for parents and their children to socialize with other newcomers.

Group Size and Meeting Frequency

• Each playgroup usually starts with 8-10 families, however, the group size may change over the course of the year based on families’ shifting schedules and new LNC members.
• If you plan on regularly bringing a sibling not assigned to your Playgroup, you should sign up for a Mixed-Age group.
• Both weekday and weekend playgroups typically meet 1x/week for 90 minutes to 2 hours, but ultimately the frequency and duration is driven by the group.
• Each group will determine its preferred meeting time and location. See the bottom of this page for a list of our favorite spots!

Playgroup Captains

• A captain will be assigned to each playgroup. The captain is responsible for coordinating their group on a weekly basis, as well as communicating with the Playgroups Coordinator.
• When filling out your playgroups application, you will have the opportunity to volunteer to be captain.
• Captains help the group decide on the exact time they will be meeting.

Hosting

• It’s helpful if each playgroup member or family rotates “hosting” every week - meaning one person is in charge of selecting a location and communicating details to the group.
• You don’t have to host at your house unless you want to.
• Hosts are not required to provide food, but if you choose to serve refreshments, please be sure to check for any allergies among playgroup members, and avoid potentially hazardous foods and hot beverages.

Parental responsibilities include

• Being responsible for their own child's conduct and safety
• Not bringing sick children to the playgroup
• Cleaning up after their child
• Informing the host if unable to attend playgroup

Meeting Place Ideas

• Playgrounds (Turtle Park, Flint Park, Pinebrook Park, Memorial Park, Constitution Park, Willow Park, Florence Park, Harbor Island Park, Flowers Park)
• Family friendly restaurants and cafes
• Local Play places (Pop In and Play, Tig and Peach, We Rock the Spectrum)
• Rye Nature Center, Greenburgh Nature Center
• Local libraries
• Backyards or in home