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BFX: Extended Day Xplorations

BFX: Extended Day Xplorations

BFX enrollment for winter/spring 2025 is now closed, however, there are still some spots open. Please email bfx@brooklynfriends.org. for more information.

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. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Art with Isaac Students create and express themselves using a wide variety of new and recycled materials. Individual and group projects that are fun and engaging! 

Drama! Engage in  stage techniques and skills through fun, interactive games and exercises.

Friends Who Cook Each week we will create a snack or dish from scratch. From learning how to read a recipe to creating their own delectable treats, students will learn valuable skills while working with each other and having fun!

Game Quest! Skill building around multi step interactive and collaborative games! 

Lego League 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.

Portal Quest This class will collectively create our own fantasy/sci-fi/mashup world. We’ll make maps, design systems of government, conceive new types of magic, invent professions, and more.

Real Talk: A brave space in small groups for the XCrew to discuss topics that are important to them.

Science: Engaging, basic, fun, hands on, interactive, age appropriate experiments where our young scientists also make  predictions!                                           

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

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.