First 5 Permian Basin

First 5 Permian Basin focuses on improving early childhood, community health, and education outcomes in Midland and Ector counties. First 5 hopes to improve health and education outcomes within the community through the implementation of three, FREE evidence-based home visiting programs: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), and Parents as Teachers (PAT). Each free program provides families with a personal educator, access to high-quality curriculum and lessons, parent and child screenings/assessments, and a diverse resource network to help all children in the community reach their fullest potential.

First 5 Permian Basin's Kinder Camp Returns

For free kindergarten-readiness activity camp

First 5 Permian Basin’s Kinder Camp is FREE for children in Ector and Midland counties who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.

First 5 Permian Basin will once again host Kinder Camp, a FREE kindergarten-readiness activity camp. Kinder Camp is an enjoyable, educational experience available for children in Ector and Midland counties who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.

Kinder Camp is an annual family-engagement event hosted by First 5 Permian Basin that will be held July 17 through July 21 this summer. Kinder Camp allows parents to work alongside their child to prepare them for their upcoming entry to kindergarten. It consists of parent-led activities for families to complete at home, as well as on-campus sessions for interactive activities.

First 5 Permian Basin hopes to support parents in their role as their child’s first teacher. Therefore, material to support parents as their children enter school will also be provided.

At the end of the week, campers will receive free school supplies for completing Kinder Camp.

Kinder Camp participation is FREE for up to 200 children who are entering kindergarten in Ector County and Midland County. Complete the application to register.

 For questions or additional information, please email First 5 Permian Basin at First5@utpb.edu or call (432) 552-4025.