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Josh Benson

Community Building

HoCo Dads Holiday Lights Contest & Diaper Drive

Alright dads, let’s see the best holiday light displays. On this page, you’ll get all the entry details & sign up form. Upload a landscape (wide) video to our Dropbox (additional photos accepted) by Dec 15th. Please fill out the form below so we have your contact info. Winners will Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
Virtual Learning Workstation Setup
Cool Dads Unite

5 Things to Improve Your Virtual Learning Workstations

HCPSS says we’re in this for the long haul. Our students will be virtual at least until April, so it’s worth making your kids’ workstation as comfortable as possible. Brent and I have some tips on getting essentials for your setup. Have any virtual learning victory items? Hopefully, your kids Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 27, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Free Bikes for Families in Need, Volunteer Opportunity

Free Bikes 4 Kidz currently has well over 100 tricycles, scooters, striders, ride-on toys, and tiny bicycles that have not been allocated. These are suitable for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergartners under about 40″ tall. If you know a family in need, request a bike today! Deadline is Nov. 30thOur local Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 24, 2020 ago
Community Building

2021 Virtual Planning Meeting, 11/18 8 pm

Annual Open Board Meeting this Wednesday This Wednesday the DadBoD is hosting a meeting open to all of the HoCo Dads family in preparation for our 2021 programming. It’s to look back on our year and plan what’s to come in 2021. This meeting also compliments our call for new Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 16, 2020 ago
Events

Dads Virtual Comedy Show, Fri 8 pm

Be sure to RSVP now & get the Zoom link! Howard County Dads and the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival Present a night of comedy for dads, by dads. The show features dads who happen to be comedians from the PA, DC, MD area. The show is hosted by Howard County Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago
Giveaways

Active Chairs Review

In the search for something to keep our fidgety kid engaged and in place during virtual schooling, we came across Active Chairs by Studico. They’re wobbling stools designed to keep active kids engaged and focused while balancing in place. Their company sent us a few of them to try out Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago
Community Building

Looking to Get More Involved in HoCo Dads? 2021 Board Nominations

Call for Nominations for the 2021 Board of Directors If you’re interested in shaping the vision and trajectory of our organization? The DadBoD has one slot opening up at the end of the year. If you’re already interested and would like to apply, fill out the Nomination Form here. What Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 6, 2020 ago
Giveaways

Vote for the Best HoCo Costumes & Carved Pumpkins

The costume contest is underway and voting is taking place. Scroll to the bottom to vote for your favorite pumpkins and family costumes!. Jack-O-Lanterns Dad Costumes Family Costumes Voting Closed

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 4, 2020 ago
Giveaways

HoCo’s Best Costumes & Carved Pumpkins – Last Call to Submit Your Entry

There have been some great entries so far! Think you have something better? Submit your entries below. See more details on the contest in our contest post. Monday, Nov 3rd is the last day to enter Some of the entries so far: Submissions Closed

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 1, 2020 ago
HoCo Dads Costume Contest
Giveaways

Halloween Costume & Jack-O-Lantern Contest, Submit Your Entries

We’re looking for the best costumes this #HoCoHalloween! Enter to win prizes and most of all dad bragging rights! There will be two categories and finalists selected for each category. The deadline for entering is Monday, November 3rd. Complete the form below & upload a photo of your costume(s) to Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago
Events

Virtual Bingo was a Hit

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and joined us! Tag us in your photos with your prizes (@howardcountydads) and we’ll add them below. Comment below with feedback on the event or future ideas. Want to see more events like this? Volunteer We are looking for volunteers so we can Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
backyard zip line
Daddy & Me Activities

Backyard Swapping: More Family Fun, Safely

Here is a pandemic survival tip for families. Backyard Swapping is when you visit another family’s yard to enjoy their games, toys, and play sets one day while the host family cheers from a distant window or patio. Invite a family in your backyard We spent the summer packing our Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Virtual Parenting Session, Tonight at 7 (10/27)

We’re stuck in the house and we’re all we got. Get some tips on dealing with sibling rivalry. Tomorrow night at 7 Register now: https://ift.tt/35ByMrl https://instagr.am/p/CG0zfboHxh7/

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
Events

Family Event: Virtual Bingo this Friday

We’re hosting a virtual bingo game for the whole family. RSVP here, and get ready for a free fun night with your family. How will it work? We’ll email you a link to a Zoom meeting and bingo cards for each of your family’s bingo players. Print the cards out Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 13, 2020 ago
HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunts
Daddy & Me Activities

Outdoor Fun: Local Dad Creates Pirate Treasure Hunts

Cool Dad Alert! When this cool dad started HoCo Pirate Adventures in the summer of 2020, it quickly became a must-do family activity. Chris Fuchs creates HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunts with his kids at local parks. We reached out and got all the details. Here’s everything you need to know to Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 9, 2020 ago

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