2400 N. Croatan Hwy, Suite D PO Box 2539 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Phone 252-441-0614 Fax 252-441-3580

WINGS is a preschool literacy program for ages three to six that focuses on learning through play. The WINGS program uses developmentally-appropriate materials to boost a child's skills in areas such as memory, decision-making, cognition, and language. Each game has a specific developmental age, which allows children to work on skills that are appropriate to their current ability level. The board and computer games hosted by Hoagie in the series are colorful and attractive to the child. The games enrich memory, problem solving skills, comprehension, creative thinking and decision-making. Children in the WINGS program work one-on-one with a trained facilitator up to two times a week. Each child plays up to 26 times on either a board or computer game each year. On average, children enrolled in WINGS are able to increase their cognitive and language skills by 2 months for each month they are in the program.

How can your child participate?

Child Care:
WINGS is offered at three different child care centers in Dare County (Dare County Head Start, First Assembly of God, and The Wright Place) and targets preschool children who will be attending Kindergarten in the upcoming year. Call 441-0614 for more information.

How can you participate?

Thank you for your interest in the WINGS Program.

Interns/ Student Tutor:
You can adopt a WINGS volunteer site and participate in hands-on activities to help prepare children for Kindergarten.

Community Volunteer:
In this most common implementation, a volunteer meets one on one, with children in the program. The volunteer selects the location that best suits their needs and works around their own schedule and that of the children, playing educational, fun learning games.

Need More Information?

We invite you to become a part of WINGS. Please call for more information on how you can enroll your child or become a WINGS volunteer.

Contact Information:
Carla Heppert, Early Learning Coordinator
2400 N. Croatan Highway, Suite D
P.O. Box 2539
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: 252-441-0614
Fax: 252-441-3580
Email: wings@darekids.org