Part of living your healthiest life is enjoying fresh air and exercise. Two great, free ways to do that in Kennebec County are StoryWalks® and Little Free Libraries! What is a StoryWalk®? StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to...
Summary Augusta’s Cony High School students saw the concerning amount of vaping among their peers, and called in Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) to help do something about it. The students, members of Key Club, gathered 350 seventh and eighth...
by Rachael Reynolds Spring has sprung and many of us find our thoughts turning to outdoor activities and gardening. Gardening is a great way to get yourself outdoors and interacting with nature. It’s also an amazing way to show children how things grow and where some...
Fall Leaves Finger Painting This activity is great for pre-k and elementary age children. You will need a piece of brown construction paper (or white paper, brown paint/ markers/crayons), scissors, a glue stick and red, green, orange and yellow non-toxic finger...
12 JUNE, 2020 Initiatives Community Care Society Newsflash: HCCA is about to launch a brand new LGBTQ+-focused effort in partnership with OutMaine! Read on to learn more… It’s June, and HCCA is joining LGBTQ+ people and allies in celebrating Pride 2020! Given the...
