“The first three years of a child’s life are critical in developing lifelong confidence, curiosity, and people skills. Dads play a unique and critical role in building this foundation.”
Ben Swett, Founder and Executive Director of Early Engagement
DadTime® provides a community space for dads to intentionally spend time with their kids (0-3).
Infants and toddlers engage in unstructured play, while dads relax, connect, and get insights from a StrongStart® Guide.
Discussion topics include boundaries, relationships, mental development, sleep, pre-literacy skills, and whatever else comes up!
Babies, Toddlers, Dads!
Come spend Tuesday mornings with us, now at the YMCA! Weekday DadTime® at the YMCA is open to members and non-members.
Santa Monica YMCA
Virginia Avenue Park
Let mom sleep in, and spend your Saturday mornings with us— there’s free coffee, and the Pico Boulevard Farmer’s Market is just outside!
FREE COMMUNITY PLAY GROUP FOR DADS
DadTime® Sessions
Join us for free DadTime® sessions, Tuesday mornings at the Santa Monica YMCA and Saturday mornings at Virginia Avenue Park.
Facilitated by Ben Swett, Founder and Executive Director of Early Engagement, kids play freely in an engaging environment while dads hang out and learn tactics to make life easier.
Provided for free through a partnership between SMMUSD’s Child Development Services, the City of Santa Monica, and Early Engagement.