Annual & Ongoing Events
Child Start holds several events throughout the year for fundraising, item collection for 0-5 children, education, and fun. There are many ways to participate!

Family Jam Fest
Child Start is holding the 5th annual Family Jam Fest on Saturday October 11th from 3pm to 7pm at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater (1607 E Central Ave, Andover, KS 67002). Jam Fest is a mini music festival for families with young children. The event will be complete with entertainers, musical acts, food trucks, and local vendors. Guaranteed fun for all!!
This years headliner is Annie Up! To purchase tickets click here.
This event would not be possible without our many volunteers!

Hats & Mittens
Held in the winter, Child Start seeks donations of youth-sized hats & mittens to provide to local Head Start children. Volunteers needed for sorting day.

Camp GWC
Held late March or early April, Camp GWC is one of Kansas’ largest early childhood education conferences. Open to anyone who works with young children, and to parents. Exhibit, donation, presentation, and sponsorship opportunities available for most all business types. Volunteers needed the week before the conference and on conference day.

Staff Health Fair
Held the first week of April, the Staff Health Fair is an event for Child Start staff to learn about local opportunities that contribute to their personal success. Vendors are invited to have a booth to share about their services and contribute door prizes. The focus of vendors are those in the financial, mental and physical health fields. To participate, contact us.

