PAMP is all about making connections for yourself and your children, by exchanging ideas and information in an open dialogue among a trusted community of peers, and tapping into resources that will with strengthen your family. Ultimately PAMP’s goal is to build a happier, healthier and more bonded community of parents in the Bay Area. And we hope that you will join us!

Membership Benefits

Our mission is to enrich the lives of families with young children. PAMP’s programs and services are tailored to serve expecting parents and families with children under five years old. But our resources also appeal to families with older children, and everyone is welcome! Our members enjoy the following benefits for just $60 a year:

MEET FRIENDS

Join playgroups to meet families in your neighborhood with similar interests. Sign up to administer an existing group or start your own!

Relax at our monthly socials and get pampered at our mom’s night out events!

SHARE INFORMATION

Find answers, give advice, you’ll find it all on our forums! Have questions, our members have answers! PAMP’s forums are a trusted source of parenting information and advice. Please read our Guidelines for Forum Posts!

Buy and sell on the classifieds, and read reviews. You can get almost anything through PAMP’s classifieds – toys, real estate, a new job, and tickets to your favorite shows! This is one of the hottest markets for buying and selling!

Get news through our monthly newsletter with articles from local experts on parenting, health, financial management and much more!

DISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Attend tons of discounted music, art, movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers classes for under $10 each! Almost any day of the month there’s something to do like kids classes and outings for the whole family.

PAMP also organizes four annual large community events including the Rummage Sale, Family Day, Children’s Moon Festival and Preschool Fair.

Check out our events Calendar for more information!

SAVE BIG BUCKS

Get exclusive discounts at 70+ of your favorite local spots! You could save hundreds! Browse our featured discounts or for a complete list of business discounts visit our Members-Only webpage!

GIVE A HAND & GET A HAND

Through our In-A-Pinch Program you can get meals and other assistance when you need extra hands. Members can request support today!

Each and every member gives a minimum of two hours of volunteer service to support PAMP’s programs. It’s a great way to keep your resume up-to-date and make friends! Volunteers are also eligible to win big prizes through our volunteer appreciation raffle drawings at our large events… check out our Leadership Team positions!

Membership FAQ

Do I have to live in Palo Alto or Menlo Park to join PAMP?

PAMP welcomes both moms and dads from all over! Membership is open to anyone. Our club was started by moms from Palo Alto and Menlo Park 20 years ago (hence the name), but we have grown to encompass most of the Bay Area. And while majority of our activities occur on the southern Peninsula (Redwood City to Sunnyvale), our online presence is strong and active and can be accessed from anywhere – we even have members in New York and England!

What kinds of parents join PAMP?

PAMP members connect with a diverse community of parents ranging from their early twenties to their early fifties; families with one child or five; stay-at-home dads, working moms, and parents who shared life duties in a multitude of ways; all types of parenting styles, religious beliefs, political leanings, and personal aspirations. What we all have in common is an awareness that parenting is tough (incredibly rewarding too), and that it is much more fun and easier when done within a supportive community.

How do I gift a PAMP membership?

Great idea! It’s really easy to gift a PAMP membership, just click here to learn how!

Why join PAMP?

We asked the same question to our new and returning members and their top five reasons were: online community (32%), events & kids activities (18%), playgroups (11%), the newsletter (9%), and member discounts (8%).

 

Is there any way to see a complete list of PAMP discounts before I join?

Great question–this is something that we’re working on! For now only sampling of our discounts are highlighted on our discount page, but we work with nearly 75 local businesses to provide deals to members in a range of categories spanning health, beauty to nanny services. As a member you can view all PAMP discounts online at our Members-Only webpage!

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How to reset your password?

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What happens to my personal information, is it protected?

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