Family Flex’s school age program is available for children ages six years through 12 years and may accommodate up to 16 children during the evening and weekend programs.

During the evening program, the children are encouraged to participate in structured activities that mimic their parents’ experience and are conducive to constructive interactions with other children and adults such as play acting and team games. Quiet time for homework or board games is also integrated into the schedule, as is dinner, a light snack and a bedtime routine, which includes brushing of teeth, changing into pajamas and quiet reading.

During the daytime hours of the weekend program, the children play outdoors (weather permitting) and indoors, participate in group games and engage in quiet self-directed activities. Occasionally, a group will take a field trip to nearby art galleries, museums or the central library. The evening schedule is similar to that of the weekday evening program.

Providing a backdrop for Family Flex’s care is the nationally renowned Creative Curriculum (more information). The staff uses the Touchpoints communication philosophy, developed by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, to help build strong relationships with parents.

Family Flex’s evening and weekend care is available for $8.00 per hour per child.

To enroll in Family Flex’s evening and weekend programs, please click on the Schedule a Drop-In Time button and follow the instructions.