Why Join?
Parent/Caregiver
Joining the BHPA helps you to foster life long friendships with local parents.
Your Child/Children
Children benefit from positive social interactions. The BHPA sets up various child friendly events to help build and maintain friendships.
About Us
In 1965, five members of the Wampus Elementary School PTA Board gathered with their children for weekly trips to nature centers, museums, picnics and unusual playgrounds. But the group members decided they wanted more consistency and more frequent activities. Approximately 12 members created the Wampus Preschool and formed playgroups that would meet a few times a week in addition to their day trips.
Separately, in 1967, the Coman Hill Preschool was founded when a few mothers who had been gathering for a playgroup organized with the purpose of entertaining their children with arts and crafts, field trips, story times and playgroups. With approximately 50 members, the group’s first year was considered a very big success.
In 1982 the two preschool groups merged to form the Byram Hills Preschool Association. We thank those involved in the formation of these organizations, for without them, we would not be enjoying the exciting and educational activities we have today!
Today our organization has over 330 families - wow! As always, BHPA is entirely run by local parents volunteering their time. It is ever evolving to meet the needs of our parents, caregivers, and children. Join us as members and reach out to get involved!
Upcoming Events
- Wed, May 01Captain Lawrence Mt. KiscoMay 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMCaptain Lawrence Mt. Kisco, 369 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, USAJoin the BHPA for another great Dad's Night Out! An evening at Captain Lawrence in Mt. Kisco.
- Thu, May 02The Taco ProjectMay 02, 2024, 7:30 PMThe Taco Project, 465 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USACome join us for a delicious evening of tacos and margs!
- Sat, May 04Coman Hill Elementary SchoolMay 04, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMComan Hill Elementary School, 558 Bedford Rd, Armonk, NY 10504, USAFree BHPA Soccer Clinic with ASC! (Formerly Byram Hills Soccer Club)
- Multiple DatesMon, May 06Coman Hill Elementary SchoolMay 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMComan Hill Elementary School, 558 Bedford Rd, Armonk, NY 10504, USACalling all soon-to-be Kindergarteners! SOS is a program designed for the incoming students new to Coman Hill to become oriented with their future school. Select ONE of the 5 sessions, May 6-10th.
- Multiple DatesThu, May 16Armonk Fire DepartmentMay 16, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PMArmonk Fire Department, 400 Bedford Rd, Armonk, NY 10504, USAJoin BHPA to meet real Armonk Firefighters, learn all about fire safety and touch those trucks! Select one of six date/time options before you click to sign up. This event is for BHPA-aged children only.
- May 16th OR 18th, 6 timeslotsArmonk Fire DepartmentMay 16th OR 18th, 6 timeslotsArmonk Fire Department, 400 Bedford Rd, Armonk, NY 10504, USAWhen you wanna take the kids to the firehouse but there's no more room! Let us know your availability and we'll reach out as spots open up.
- April 27th, Four TimeslotsIBM Park PavillionApril 27th, Four TimeslotsIBM Park Pavillion, 200 Business Park Dr, Armonk, NY 10504, USAA Hands-on Traveling Exotic Mammal & Reptile Presentation from the Critter Caravan. BHPA is supporting Rescue Right, a cat and dog Rescue and Sanctuary, as a part of your 'admission fee'. Order one Ticket per BHPA aged kid, choose from four timeslots.