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No. We welcome all parents and guardians. Our group is not for au pairs or nannies, as our playdates are also meant to help parents make friends who are in the same season of life.
No. Our members include parents and guardians who either stay at home with their children or work part or full time. Our group is not for au pairs or nannies, as our playdates are also meant to help parents make friends who are in the same season of life.
No. Many of our families live in Silver Spring, Bethesda, Takoma, Olney, etc. Any family is welcome to join WAM & Fam, but please understand that the majority of our activities will happen in and near the greater Wheaton and Silver Spring area.
We have a modest annual $24 ($2 per month) membership fee, which is prorated based on the month you join. This covers basic administrative costs and our annual holiday parties.
In cases of financial hardship, an applicant may request a waiver of the membership fee via the application form.
No. We have no affiliation with any other group.
Absolutely. We believe that being a parent shouldn’t isolate you, so children are welcome at all of our activities—except Parents’ Night Out. Of course, you don’t have to bring children to attend our activities. But if you do, please remember that you are responsible for your children’s safety and behavior.
Not at all. Nursing and chest feeding parents and their children are always welcome. Many of us are also doing or have done so with our own children.
Yes. Prospective members are welcome to attend up to two public activities before deciding whether to join. However, our weekly playgroups are open only to members.
Our members do! WAM & Fam thrives on our member engagement, so we encourage all members to host activities. No need to plan something elaborate--host a playdate at a park one morning, meet at a story time, get together for coffee, a dad's day out, or a group stroller walk!
Members are required to participate in at least one of WAM & Fam’s volunteer service projects every year to help give back to our community. We strive to host one service project per month, which always coincides with a playdate, so members have plenty of opportunities to choose from.
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