Wow. What a week. Recess will be closed for open play, effective Friday, March 13. We will continue to monitor the situation, share updates & re-open once it is safe to so

It matters that we each do everything we can, now, to stop the spread of the virus for the good of the community.

Limiting social contact is fundamentally difficult. We need community & we need it exponentially more in times of stress. So the recommendations to steer clear of friends and loved ones is particularly challenging. But the better we can help protect the most vulnerable amongst us the sooner this will all be behind us (hopefully).

The physical, emotional and financial impact of this is not going to be easy for most. And for a lot of us, small business owners and working parents especially, it's going to be unthinkably hard. I think all we can do is navigate this uncharted territory, with patience, compassion and calm to the extent possible.

Huge thanks to those of you who have reached out over the past few days to offer your support and assurances that you’ll maintain your support through the (somewhat inevitable) closure. We truly appreciate all of you who will do the same. Supporting our staff (many of whom are students that have not only had classes canceled, but have been sent home from student housing) and keeping this little nonprofit alive will be a challenge. But I’m going to do everything I can to keep this organization available as a resource for all of us once this craziness is over. We can’t do it without your support.

If there is anything we can do at recess to help your family, please don’t hesitate to let us know! We are always open to creative solutions to unique problems.

I’ll send out updates, as well as some ideas for how to keep the kiddos busy, and details about the activity kits we're putting together for you during this difficult time.

Until then, eat those fruits and veggies, get outside, take breaks from the news and b r e a t h e.