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BFX: Extended Day Xplorations

BFX: Extended Day Xplorations

BFS Families, use this link to register for BFX Winter/Spring.

We are excited to offer our Extended Day program, BFXplorations! Re-imagining an afterschool program, BFX is grounded in equity, joy, and exploration, and is a place where children want to be!

The BFX experience runs Monday to Friday, from 3:00 – 5:30pm, and is open to students in Early Childhood through 8th Grade. One, two, three, four, and five day options are available. All options are inclusive of “Xplorations,” age-relevant activities in addition to daily play and study groups. More details are available below.

Focusing on the needs of our students, equity, and the critical importance of joy and connection in children’s lives, the BFX program offers all children equal access to daily play, study and homework groups, as well as Xplorations in movement, art, science, sports, storytelling, and more. Equally as important, the program will offer children an opportunity to wind down and relax at the end of their school day.

A Typical Afternoon at BFX

At the end of the school day, students will be escorted from their classrooms to their BFX classroom for snack. The daily schedule is:

  • Group Huddle/Meeting
  • Snack
  • Homework Help
  • Xploration/Choice Time
  • Group Huddle/Meeting
  • Goodbye

Dismissal is at 5:30pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

BFX Fee Schedule

Winter/Spring 2025

Monday, January 6- Tuesday, June 10

  • 17 Mondays $901
  • 20 Tuesdays $1060
  • 19 Wednesdays $1007
  • 20 Thursdays $1060
  • 16 Fridays $848
  • All 5 Days $4876

Please note – There will be no BFX on the following dates:

  • January 20, 29
  • February 17, 18
  • March 7, 14, 17 – 31
  • April 18
  • May 9, 26

Last Day for BFX is Tuesday, June 10

Specials, now called Xplorations, are open to all students enrolled in BFX and no sign-up is needed at the time of program enrollment. Each day features an Xploration and all students are welcome to participate or choose another activity.

Xplorations and the days they will be offered will vary throughout the semester. Students will be welcome to participate in the Xploration offered on the days they attend. BFX is designed to provide a rich daily experience for our extended day students. The Xplorations schedule for winter/spring 2025 is below.

Art with Isaac: Create and express yourself using a wide variety of materials. Fun and engaging!

Creative Movement: A fun, freestyle class where children can use dance and movement to explore ideas, themes, and emotions.

Drama: Students create and act out stories, developing acting and communication skills, and bolstering self-confidence!

Innovation Station: Children engage in hands-on material exploration and building activities. Using recycled and found objects as inspiration, project themes work with their imagination and allow them to build based on their own creative interpretations!

Lego Challenge: Students explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun and exciting hands-on learning, gaining real-world problem solving experience through a guided robotics program. Students will work together to construct and code a Lego robot to accomplish mission objectives.

Mystery Fridays: A surprise guest, activity or event each Friday!

Real Talk: A safe and respectful space for students to build community and explore a variety of topics that are of interest to them.

Science: Every other week ECLC BFX will explore a science mystery with Camille. Alternates weeks with Innovation Station.

Student Leaders: Everyone has something special and unique to share! In this Xploration, students will prepare and teach something they are passionate about. From drawing, to Pokemon, sports, and sharing family heritage and traditions, the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders will get an opportunity to lead an activity with our younger students during a Mystery Friday!

Video Magic: Students will explore making their very own videos! In this engaging Xploration, they will write stories and create short films and documentaries.

Wacky Snack Inventions: Students create their own yummy snacks using a variety of ingredients every other week. Alternates weeks with Innovation Station.

Yoga: Learn poses, deep breathing and improve concentration. Age-appropriate instruction.

Yes. Occasional drop-in will be available on a space-available basis. The fee is $60 and this will be billed to your account.

There will be no refunds. When enrolling in BFX, we ask that you consider your needs carefully before signing up.

BFX will dismiss at 5:30. After that, you will be charged a late fee of $25 which will be billed to your account.