Child Development Centers, Inc.

Ever wish you could re-live your favorite summer memories? Our campers got to do just that this week as we celebrated our Greatest Hits across our three Erie Summer Camp locations! ☀️🎉

We loved bringing back some of our all-time favorite activities from our jam-packed summer. From jumping and aiming to impromptu talent shows and sweet treats, it was the perfect way to finish out our last full week at camp!

🦘 Who can resist another visit to Elevate Trampoline Park - Erie? Our campers rolled, flipped and jumped their way through an action-packed day, getting one more chance to burn off some energy before the school year begins!

🎯Our campers were also ready for another showdown as the Erie Foam Dart League and Birthday Parties returned for a rematch! They put their aim to the test, sharpened their skills and battled it out to see who could capture the flag.

🎨 We were so excited to welcome back Miss Serena, our incredibly talented local artist! She sparked creativity across our classrooms as she led our youngest learners through a fun and engaging art lesson.

🐰 Our campers were hopping for joy when Linda from EARS-Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue also returned to introduce us to some more adorable furry friends! We loved learning about where rabbits live, what they eat, and how to care for them.

🍧It wouldn’t be summer without a colorful treat from Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard! Our campers cooled off with a sweet treat and enjoyed one more taste of summer fun.

It’s hard to believe our last full week is already in the books! But it’s not over yet—we have two days left next week and we’re definitely going to soak up every last moment of this incredible summer! 👏🏼

Thank you everyone for an incredible Day 2026! Your generous contributions and shares on social media and in person help spread the word about our organization’s mission of educating children to succeed!

With your help, we are helping to grow bright futures for children across Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Want to contribute even more? Remember us during Crawford Gives this upcoming August 19th-21st by sharing and donating online so we can make an even bigger impact on the children we serve! 📅

🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/

WOW!!! 🤩 You all have been crushing this Day with your incredible generosity! All donations to our organization contribute to new learning materials, healthy ingredients, and memorable experiences for children in our care.

And it's not over yet! We want to SLAM this year’s goal, and we need your help to get there! There's still time to positively impact a child's life by supporting our mission today!📅

💙 Erie Gives: eriegives.org
🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/

It’s Day 2026! Your donation helps fund field trips, build classrooms, serve meals, and provide learning materials for children across Erie, Crawford and Venango counties! The future of the world starts in our classrooms, and you can make a difference in a child’s life with your donation today!

Online donations are open for Erie Gives! Every gift helps us keep growing and learning together. 📅

💙 Erie Gives: eriegives.org
🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/

Did you know over 90% of brain growth happens before kindergarten? Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, encourage empathy, and foster confidence in the classroom and a lifelong love for learning! See how past donations have helped our youngest community members grow and thrive!

We are only days away! 📅

💙 Erie Gives: eriegives.org
🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/

We’re proud to share that we’ve served more than 824,000 free and nutritious meals this year to our 2,600+ young learners across Erie, Crawford and Venango counties!

Online donations are open for Erie and Crawford Gives! Every gift helps us keep growing and learning together. 📅

💙 Erie Gives: eriegives.org
🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/

🌊 We had Waves of Fun across our three Erie Summer Camp locations this week!

Our campers dove into an ocean of adventure, enjoyed exciting character visits, and beat the summer heat while making unforgettable memories with friends. 🤿🐳

🐠 Special friends form Once Upon A Party —including Moana, Stitch, and Ariel—stopped by to share aquatic tales of adventure!

🕹️ Our campers also sailed to Play Port for an action-packed field trip, where they enjoyed epic dance battles, friendly competitions, and nonstop arcade fun!

🎨 The very talented Miss Serena, a local artist, also returned to our program to lead a beach-themed art lesson, where our campers used paint, glue, sand, and seashells to create their very own coastal-inspired masterpieces!

This week was overflowing with creativity, laughter, and unforgettable adventures that brought waves of joy to every camper!

💟 Stay tuned: Next week, we’ll celebrate our season’s Greatest Hits with our most-loved field trips, visitors, and activities!

Giving starts next week with and the following week kicks off ! We hope you will keep our organization in mind during these two incredible events. 📅

Your generous donation helps us update our learning materials, cover food costs, and restock our centers with essential supplies that allow us to continue offering the best care for our young learners.

💙 Erie Gives: eriegives.org
🧡 Crawford Gives: crawfordgives.org
💚 Learn more about CDC: https://www.cdcenters.org/about/