friday power hours

STAY CONNECTED WITHOUT LOSING THE MAGIC OF SUMMER

A simple way to prevent the summer slide, without pressure, overwhelm, or daily battles.

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Ages: Kindergarten thru 4th grade
  • Location: Miss Mancy Therapy Center
  • Led by: Therapists and educators
  • Schedule: Weekly sessions (2 hours)
  • Group size: Small group setting
  • Focus on: Reading, writing, and math foundations, with support for summer school packets
  • Pricing: $135/day; $345 for 3 class pack; $630 for all 6 sessions

WHAT THIS IS

Friday Power Hours is a weekly summer program designed to help children stay connected to learning in a balanced, supportive, and engaging way.

Instead of cramming academics into long sessions, children come once a week to:

  • refresh key school skills
  • maintain learning momentum
  • build confidence
  • and stay connected to structure

All while still having the freedom to enjoy their summer.

This is not tutoring. This is intentional, guided learning that meets children where they are and helps them grow.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Many children don’t lose skills over the summer because they β€œforget.”

They lose them because:

  • there is no consistency
  • there is no structure
  • learning feels disconnected from real life

By the time school starts again, children can feel:

  • rusty
  • less confident
  • resistant to getting back into routines

Friday Power Hours solves this gently and effectively.

WHY ONCE A WEEK WORKS

Children don’t need hours of daily academics. They need consistent, meaningful touchpoints. A weekly session helps children:

  • keep reading, writing, and math skills active
  • prevent skill loss over long breaks
  • build steady habits that support school transitions
  • feel more confident returning to school
  • stay connected to learning without feeling overwhelmed

Because sessions are spaced out, children have time to:

  • rest
  • play
  • enjoy summer

while still staying academically grounded.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Friday Power Hours is designed for children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade.

This is a great fit for children who:

  • would benefit from staying connected to learning over the summer
  • are building reading, writing, or math foundations
  • feel more successful with structure and guidance
  • need gentle accountability with school packets
  • learn best in small, supportive group settings
  • benefit from confidence-building experiences

OUR APPROACH

Friday Power Hours focuses on maintaining skills through engaging, low-pressure learning experiences.

Consistency Over Cramming
Short, weekly sessions help children retain learning in a steady, manageable way.

Active Learning
Skills are reinforced through games, hands-on activities, and interactive learning rather than worksheets alone.

Guided Support
Therapists and educators provide individualized guidance so children feel capable and successful.

Confidence First
The focus is on effort, growth, and helping children feel good about their abilities.

WHAT A SESSION FEELS LIKE

This doesn’t feel like school.

And it doesn’t feel like tutoring.

It feels like:

  • engaging, hands-on learning
  • supportive guidance in the moment
  • small wins that build confidence
  • connection with peers
  • structure without pressure

This is where children stay sharp without shutting down.