Schedules/Sign Up – Flying Squads

Fall 2024

Flying Squads focus on learning through playfulness but also address the topics of social justice and youth rights. We use the power of play to examine the serious issue of how society impacts young people and how youth can impact society. By experimenting with and testing the world through playing, the young people involved learn a bit about themselves while exploring their city with a group of other young adolescents.

Flying Squad Locations:

Canada: Montreal, QB || Mexico: Puerto Escondido || Romania: Cluj-Napoca || USA: Dallas, TX | Grand Rapids, MI | Greenville, SC | Long Beach, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | St. Louis, MO

Montreal, QB, Canada

Facilitators: Racquel Smith
When: TBA
Ages: 6-9 (please be in touch about other ages)
Location: Parc Laurier, Montreal
Contact: montreal@flyingsquads.org

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Facilitators: Sari González
When: TBA
Ages: TBA
Location: Explora ALC Mexico

Cluj-Napoca Flying Squad is run as a part of Explora ALC, a self-directed independent school. Enrollment is handled by Explora.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Facilitators: Sonia Khost, Diane Ciuverca, Alexander Khost
When: Fridays 9am – 1pm(ish)
Ages: 7-13
Location: Green School Romania
Contact: cluj@flyingsquads.org

Cluj-Napoca Flying Squad is run as a part of Green School Romania, a self-directed independent school. Enrollment is handled by Green School.

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, USA

Facilitators: Cassidy Younghans, Sam Flores
When: TBA (Starting September 2021)
Ages: 6-18, Younger Group: 6-9yrs old Older Group 10-18yrs old
Location: TBA- Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Contact: dallas@flyingsquads.org

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Facilitators: Annie Friday
When: Wednesdays, 10am – 2pm
Ages: 11-16
Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: grandrapids@flyingsquads.org

Admissions is run through Blue Bridge ALC, please visit their website to apply: bluebridgeschool.com

Greenville, SC, USA

Facilitators: Jeana Jones, John Zebell
When: Wednesdays, 6 – 10pm
Ages: 8+
Location: Unity Park and the Commons
Contact: info@syncupstate.org

The GVL Flying Squad is run as a part of the Synergy Collective of the Upstate. Our summer session starts on June 7. If you are interested in joining us, please have your interested flyer complete this form.

Long Beach, NY, USA

Facilitators: Rachel Goff
When: Wednesdays 9-2:30
Ages: 12+
Location: Long Beach, NY
Contact: longbeach@flyingsquads.org

Creative Space Learning Center’s Flying Squad is run as a part of Creative Space Learning Center, a self-directed learning association. Enrollment is handled by CSLC at http://www.creativespacelearning.com.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Facilitators: Jean Finlay, David O’Connor
When: Wednesdays, 10am – 2pm
Ages: 10-16
Location: Hawthorne Park
Contact: info@phillyalc.org

Philly Flying Squad is run as a part of Philly ALC, a self-directed independent school, serving full and part-time students. Enrollment is handled by Philly ALC.

Portland, OR, USA

Facilitators: Bria Bloom & Niall Giblin

Wednesday Flying Squad
When: Mondays, 11am-3pm
Ages: 13-17 (please be in touch about other ages)
Location: TBD
Contact: portland@flyingsquads.org

Thursday Flying Squad
When: Thursday, 11am-3pm
Ages: 8-12 (please be in touch about other ages)
Location: Alberta Park in NE Portland
Contact: portland@flyingsquads.org

Portland Pricing Information Please see this page to read about our pricing. Sign-up here.

Seattle, WA, USA

Facilitator: Susan Milton
When: Monday 4pm-7pm and Thursday 2pm-5pm. Come to one day or both
Ages: Around 12 to around 19
Location: Various locations
Contact: seattle@flyingsquads.org

St. Louis, MO, USA

Facilitator: Sarah Wallus Hancock (she/her)
When: Select Fridays from 10:30 to 3:30
Ages: Approximately 12 to approximately 18 (please reach out about your age and specific situation!)
Location: St. Louis city & inner-ring municipalities
Contact: stlouis@flyingsquads.org