IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR FUN FACTORY + DEPOSITS SUMMER 2026
The purpose of the Fun Factory program is to provide families in our district a licensed childcare option during the summer months. Over the years, this program has proven to be a popular option in our community and as we continue to serve as many families as we can, changes to policy and procedures will occur. Below are the changes for the 2026 Fun Factory program. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a fantastic summer!
RETURNING FAMILIES
If your child(ren) attended Fun Factory during the summer of 2025 AND you are needing 6+ weeks of childcare in the summer of 2026, we are holding an in-person deposit registration on Saturday, February 21st from 8am - 10am for you to secure your spot in the program. THIS OPTION WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE IN-PERSON AND ONLY 8AM - 10AM.
If you are a returning participant but you do not need 6+ weeks of childcare, you will need to wait until the deposit registration opens to the public on Monday, March 2nd to enroll.
NEW FAMILIES
Welcome! We can't wait to meet your children and have a ton of summer fun! Deposit registration for Fun Factory 2026 will open on Monday, March 2nd at 10am. Limited spots will be available. We recommend you have an account created prior to logging in on that day as spots go very quickly.
DEPOSIT FEE: $25 per week child is attending (weekly fee is $130)
DATES: June 1st - July 31st (9 weeks)
GRADES: K - 4th grades *must have completed Kindergarten - 4th grade during the 2025-2026 school year
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2026 Fun Factory INFORMATION:
Fun Factory strives to meet the developmental needs of particular age groups and more importantly, the individual needs of each child. Fun Factory is prepared in advance by Fun Factory camp staff. A weekly activity schedule for the following week will be available on Fridays throughout the summer. The scheduling, pacing, and rhythm of each activity are consistent with recognized principles of childhood education and recreation.
Snacks will be served twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. All snacks will follow the nutrition guidelines for children.
Parents will need to provide sack lunches daily. These lunches will be stored in refrigerators until lunch is served.
Fun Factory includes but is not limited to the following:
Sports, Field Trips, STEAM, STEM, Reading, Scavenger Hunts, Movies, Storytelling, Library Fun, Free Time, Outdoor Exploration Time, Gym Games, Crafts, Swimming, Brain Challenges, Theater, Writing, Puzzles, Local Tours, Nature Walks, Summer Curriculum and Physical Activity.
DATES:
Monday, June 1st - Friday July 31st
*No camp on July 3rd
FEES:
$130 per week / additional child $110 per week)
*The week of July 4th will be $105/$85
Payments can be paid upfront or weekly beginning April 13th. Weekly payments are due the Monday prior to attendance.
NOTE: Registration totals for weekly attendance will show as and only charge you $105 because you already paid $25 towards the weekly total of $130.
**Weekly fee $130 - $25 pre-paid deposit = $105 balance due each week**
TIME & LOCATION:
7am - 6pm daily
Drop-off hours: 7am - 9am
Pick-up hours: 4pm - 6pm
Maize Intermediate School
12100 W. 45th St. N
Maize, KS 67101
AGES:
K - 4th grades
Students who have completed Kindergarten - 4th Grade in the 2025 - 2026 school year can attend Fun Factory.