Oxford Moms and Tots

Join us for fun activities with other moms and kids each week in Oxford, Mississippi. Get to know some other stay-at-home moms while your kids play, and enjoy an occasional mom's night out. All are welcome to join us for activities. New to Oxford? New to motherhood? We'd love to meet you!

What's your child doing this summer?

Make sure you visit our "Summer Camps" tab and find a great camp for your child!

Camps available for ages 3+, so there's something for everyone. Included are the UM Museum camps, Camp Hopewell, OPC Day Camp, OPC Summer Soccer Camps, Studio Whimzy, and The Delta School of Etiquette.

Library Storytime

Fridays at 10am

Toddler time begins at 10am, followed by storytime at 10:30am.

OPC's Kids Afternoon Out

Saturday, April 19 from 2pm-10pm
Enjoy a day of shopping or errands followed by a night out on the town while your child enjoys a fun afternoon at OPC’s Kids Afternoon Out on Saturday, April 19!

Kids Afternoon Out is a day camp designed for kids
aged 5-13 to come to the Oxford Activity Center for a Saturday of games and play.

The camp will be from 2-10pm and the cost will be $15.

Kids will need to bring snacks and dinner. We will provide them with lots of fun activities,
board games, arts and crafts, and much more.
Register at www.oxfordparkcommission.com.

OPC Outdoors Spring Programs

The Oxford Park Commission invites you to celebrate springtime with OPC Outdoors as we explore what’s out your front door! OPC Outdoors offers a variety of outdoor programs for all ages, including canoe trips, camping trips, and hiking and nature study trips. Sign up today at http://www.oxfordparkcommission.com/!

Evening Park Playdate

Each Thursday at 5:30pm

Please join other moms and children for a park playdate at the playground across from the public library. Marie is heading up this meetup, and if you have questions please email her at lakemilady28@yahoo.com.

Free Indoor Activity Fridays at OPC

Each Friday from 10am-noon
This activity will not take place on Good Friday

The Oxford Park Commission is offering a free activity day each Friday for boys and girls ages 1-5 in the beginner level gymnastics room. Parents must present a photo ID.

The Activity Center is located at the corner of Molly Barr Rd and Price St.

OPC Easter Egg Hunt & Touch-A-Truck Event

Saturday, April 19 from 10am-12:30pm
OPC's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Touch-A-Truck will be held Saturday, April 19th at FNC Park Softball Fields (328 Hwy. 314) from 10:00am-12:30pm.

The Hunt will begin at 10:00am sharp for ages 10 and
under. Children will be grouped according to age. Over 7,000 eggs will be hidden, and special eggs can be redeemed for gift certificates and prizes.

There will be several hands on activities such as a petting zoo, as well as touch a truck, a program that allows children to touch, climb, and explore trucks and heavy machinery. Also, the Easter Bunny will be on site for a visit!

We are asking for all participants to bring at least one can good to be donated to The Oxford-Lafayette Pantry. The can goods that are desired by The Pantry are canned vegetables, canned fruits and canned meats.

Notice – Parents will not be allowed to accompany children ages 3 and up during the egg hunt. In case of bad weather, please call the OPC hotline at 662-236-3000.

Don't forget to bring your Easter basket!

Gardening (with Kids) 101

RESCHEDULED: Tuesday, April 29 at 10 am

Ever wondered what kinds of plants can stand up to your toddler's "helpful" hands? Come join us at Meghan's for gardening ideas that will be fun for the whole family! Bring a packet of seeds and an egg crate and we'll let the kids make some starter plants, too. Limited to the first 10 moms due to space issues.

RSVP here to attend.

Square Books Jr. Storytime

Wednesdays at 10am
Join Ms. Jill for storytime and sing-along while she plays her guitar. There's also some fun toys for the kids to play with.

Note: This activity also takes place each Saturday at 10am.

19th Annual Double Decker Spring Run
Saturday, April 26 featuring a Kids Fun Run at 9am

Participants can now register online for the 19th Annual Double Decker Spring Run, organized by the Oxford Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce.

The Kids Fun Run is only $15 to participate, and all racers will receive a special token at the finish line. All pre-registered racers will receive a Spring Run t-shirt and swag bag of goodies. Kids Fun Run participants are encouraged to register before the day of event to secure their special participants gifts.

Other races include: 10k (7:30am) and 5k (7:45am)

All races will begin and end at the Oxford YMCA, located at 703 North Lamar Boulevard (formerly Baptist Healthplex). The races will meander through the Ole Miss campus and around Oxford. The Kids Fun Run will start at 9 a.m. with a police escort to the Oxford Square and back. Strollers and dogs on short leashes are allowed, but asked to keep to the rear of the group.

To register or view a course map, please visit http://www.doubledeckerspringrun.com/

April 25-26, 2014

Enjoy the food, music, and art at this annual festival on the Square!

Book Club Meeting

Monday, April 28 from 6:30-7:30pm
All are invited to the next book club meeting!
We will be reading Throw Out 50 Things by Gail Blanke.

Caren will be hosting this event. Please RSVP here so that I can email you directions.

*This is a moms-only event. No children, please.

Mini Masters at the UM Museum

Tuesday, April 29 from 3:45-4:30pm

The final mini masters of the semester is Tuesday, April 29th and we'll be exploring science and nature- painting telescopes and experimenting with nature and art in different stations outside.
(It will be inside if the weather is not cooperative).

This art class is geared toward ages 2-5 (siblings welcome), and the cost is $5/family. The UM Museum is located at the corner of S. 5th St and University Ave.

Interested in more activities with the museum throughout the summer? Be sure to check out their camp schedule here.

Home Depot Kid's Workshop

Saturday, May 3 from 9am-noon
Come learn how to build a flower planter. Just in time for Mother's Day,
this planter makes a great gift.

Home Depot offers these free workshops on the first Saturday of each month.

Babies and Books: A Baby Book Club

Babies and Books is a new program that meets monthly. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30am in the Public Library.

The Baby Book Club is for and led by parents/ caregivers with babies who range from 6 months to 2 years old. We'll read books, learn songs, and play games that promote early literacy.

Due to limited space, per-registration is required. The first 10 moms/caregivers to sign up here are welcome to participate! Please feel free to start a waiting list after 10 moms have signed up.

Registration for this event will open May 1.

Child Care Resource Center

Be sure to check out this FREE resource available to moms, daycares, and child care providers. Toys, books, CDs, and other educational materials are available to check out for 2 weeks at no cost. All you need is a valid driver's license. It is best described as a "library of toys".

Materials available for check out are geared toward ages birth-6yrs. My kids LOVE checking out toys here!

The network is working with the Lafayette-Oxford-University Excel by 5 program, the United Way and the University of Mississippi. The facility is located at 1097 West Jackson Ave. (on the opposite side of JC Penney's parking lot in a small building). 915-2704

Volunteer Oxford

Want to find local volunteer opportunities to do WITH your tot or tots? We've teamed with Volunteer Oxford to provide a list of many different places that you can help out in the community.

Help give back, bond with your child, and meet new friends.

Check out the list of possibilities and get more info by clicking the photo.

Meetups for Nursing Moms

Want to hang out with other nursing moms?

Each Friday at 10:30am, Kathy Shoalmire leads a breastfeeding support group at the hospital in room 414. This group is designed for new moms and their infants.

Leap Frog Needs Your Help!

Please consider donating snacks to help local children in the Leap Frog program. This is an easy way for moms to help in our community! Click here to sign up.

What is Leap Frog? Leap Frog is a non-profit
after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving 140 at-risk first, second, and third graders in the Oxford city and Lafayette county schools. The mission of Leap Frog is to provide a nurturing environment in which “at-risk” students can develop and enhance necessary skills for academic success; build productive, ongoing relationships with adult; and improve their self-esteem.