Sterling Community Center

🤠 Yeehaw! Our 94th graduating class has officially ridden off into the sunset!

We recently celebrated 12 incredible Sterling House Preschool graduates surrounded by proud families, cheering loved ones, and plenty of special memories.

Each graduate received a bucket full of goodies, including a photo album documenting their journey at Sterling. For some of these students, those memories stretch all the way back to when they first joined us at just 2½ years old. Looking through the albums was a beautiful reminder of just how much they've grown.

Congratulations to our preschool graduates! No matter where the trail leads next, you'll always be part of the Sterling family. 💚🧡🩷💙

No matter which color you chose...

..you might be due for a little creativity this summer. 🎨

Our Art Classes are open to children, teens, and adults of all experience levels. Whether you're looking to learn something new, sharpen your skills, or simply make time to create, there's a place for you here.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/SCCartclass

We gathered for a special celebration to honor our 6th grade Afterschool fam! 🎓

While they may be graduating from our Afterschool Program, they'll always have a home here at Sterling Community Center. It's been incredible watching these students grow up right before our eyes. Some of them joined us all the way back in Pre-K!

Congratulations to our Afterschool graduates! We are so proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next.

Interested in joining our Afterschool Program? Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/SCCafterschool

It’s a wrap on the year for Sterling’s 2025–2026 Board of Directors! 🎉

Thank you to this incredible group for their leadership, dedication, and service to our organization throughout the year. Your commitment helps make Sterling stronger, and we're excited for all that's ahead. The future is bright! ✨

A special thank you to our friends at Cibus Dos for hosting this year's final board meeting. Congratulations to Maya and her team on celebrating 10 years of serving our community. Here's to many more! 🎊

🏫Afterschool Registration available for the 2026–2027 school year!
Need reliable after school coverage? We’ve got you covered! 🙌
Register online by school today: tinyurl.com/SCCafterschool

Happy Juneteenth, Stratford! 🖤

We were honored to attend Stratford's Juneteenth Flag Raising and hear from passionate and inspiring leaders from our community. We are especially grateful to Sterling Champion Attorney Donald Smart, whose remarks reminded us of the significance of this day, the progress that has been made, and the work that still lies ahead.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our nation's history, and recommit ourselves to building communities where everyone belongs and can thrive.

We were grateful to join our neighbors in recognizing this important day and to enjoy a special Juneteenth cookie as part of the celebration. 🍪

Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

🥍 Under 15 spots remain!

Looking for a fun way to stay active this summer? Our lacrosse camp introduces players ages 6–12 to the game through skills, drills, and plenty of fun. Whether your child is picking up a stick for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, all experience levels are welcome.

Camp takes place at Erin's Gym, and lacrosse sticks can be provided for participants who need one.

Register today before the remaining spots are gone: https://www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/registration

☀️ We are less than TWO WEEKS away from kicking off our 85th summer of Sterling Day Camp!

Our camp staff is hard at work in training, building skills, planning activities, and preparing for an incredible summer. Every game, activity, and memorable camp moment starts with a team dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and welcoming experience for every camper.

Wishing everyone a successful finish to the school year. We cannot wait to see you soon!

See you soon,
Team Sterling

⏳ Just 10 days remain to make your gift go even further through Birdies for Charity!

When you support Sterling Community Center through Birdies for Charity, your donation receives a 15% bonus match thanks to Webster Bank and Aetna. That means every dollar helps provide even more support for the programs and services that strengthen our community.

From youth programs and summer camp to food security initiatives and services for older adults, your generosity helps Sterling continue filling the need for local children, families, and seniors.

Don't miss your chance to maximize your impact before June 28. ⛳

Donate today: https://tinyurl.com/birdies4charityscc

👏 A big shoutout to Luka Kocienda and the St. Mark School community!

Luka organized a school-wide food drive to support Sterling's Food-4-Kids program and recently stopped by to deliver and stock the donations collected by his classmates, teachers, and their families.

Food-4-Kids provides nearly 200 Stratford students in grades K–12 with bags of easy-to-make meals and snacks every Friday during the school year, helping ensure they have food over the weekend.

Interested in supporting Food-4-Kids? Donations are accepted whenever Sterling is open, and food drives are always welcome!

Thank you, Luka, for your leadership and generosity! 🙌