Play at Fay
Play at Fay days are our one-day mini-camps for days when school is out of session for in-service and select holidays. Each day is planned around a theme, and we offer half-day, full-day, and extended-day options. Registration is held online through the Extended Day Registration Module which can be accessed through My Portal or directly through our Extended Day Registration Module under Play at Fay 2025-2026. Registration for Spring 2026 opens Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00pm.
2025-2026 Play At Fay Dates
| Date | Reason | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah | Create & Celebrate: An arts and creativity day - painting, clay, tie-dye,music, dance, and more! |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur | Pumpkin-Palooza: Everything pumpkin! Pumpkin carving or painting and pumpkin-themed games! |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | Spring into Adventure: Nature scavenger hunts, field games, and flower crafts! |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | April Showers & Rainbow Powers: Water games, rainbow crafts, and fun science experiments! |
Program Cost
| Classification | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day | 8:00am-12:00pm | $60 |
| Full-Day | 8:00am-3:15pm | $105 |
| Full + Extended Day | 8:00am-6:00pm | $150 |
Sample Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30am | Morning Carpool |
| 8:30-9:30am | Primary Centers/K-5 Science Activity |
| 9:30-10:15am | Primary Story Time & Activity/K-5 Active Games |
| 10:15-10:45am | All Camp Recess and Snack |
| 10:45-11:30am | Primary Active Games/K-5 Arts & Craft |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | All Camp Lunch (Please pack a lunch or order Simply Fresh!) |
| 12:00-12:30pm | Carpool or All Camp Recess |
| 12:30-1:45pm | Primary Quiet Time/K-5 STEM Challenge |
| 1:45-3:15pm | All Camp Movie and Popcorn |
| 3:15-6:00pm | After Care: Snack, Free Play, and Library |
Cancellations
Play at Fay (PAF) registrations remain fully refundable until one week prior to the PAF date. After this time, all registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. For questions, contact the Extended Day office at ExtendedDay@thefayschool.org, or call 713-681-8300.