Fun & Leisure After School Hours

Ridgeland School District 122, Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123 and the Oak Lawn Park District work together to provide a safe, recreational before and after School Program called “FLASH”. FLASH stands for, Fun & Leisure After School Hours. This program is administered and directed by the staff of the Oak Lawn Park District. The School District provides facilities for the program, as well as custodial services. All staff are hired, trained, and supervised by the Oak Lawn Park District. This program is offered to Kindergarten-5th Grade students that attend Ridgeland School District 122,  and Kindergarten – 8th Grade Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123 students.

Any student attending Covington, Hannum, Hometown, Kolmar, Sward, OLHMS, Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, and Lieb are eligible to participate in the FLASH program. Students at these schools will attend FLASH at the school in which they attend. Children will participate in a wide variety of activities while at the FLASH program. Children can play active games, participate in sports and fitness, create arts and craft projects, and enjoy passive activities such as cards, board games, and reading. Staff will also offer children the opportunity to work on their homework.

The FLASH program is committed to providing safe recreational programs, both before and after school, for children of working parents that need extended care. The program is structured to be comfortable and recreational to counterbalance the day’s educational activities. The experienced & caring staff are sensitive & flexible to meet the needs of parents, as well as to meet both the physical & emotional needs of the children.