HOCAS Group

10/12/2026

🚨 PARENTS! SAVE THIS POST! School days off are coming up, and we’ve got you covered! 👀

Today’s HOCAS Group Flex Day was a success! We welcomed students for a day of fun while local schools were closed for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and we’re looking forward to helping more families in the weeks ahead.

📅 UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURES & EARLY DISMISSALS

• October 23 (Friday): Fairfield Township (No students)
• October 26 (Monday): Bridgeton Public Schools (Early dismissal)
• October 30 (Friday): Upper Deerfield Township (Early dismissal)
• November 3 (Tuesday): Fairfield Township (No students) & Greenwich-Stow Creek (Schools closed)
• November 4 (Wednesday): Hopewell Crest (Early dismissal)
• November 5–6 (Thursday & Friday): All districts (NJEA Convention)
• November 9 (Monday): Upper Deerfield Township (Schools closed)
• November 10–13: Hopewell Crest (Early dismissals for parent-teacher conferences)
• November 11 (Wednesday): Bridgeton Public Schools (Schools closed) & Greenwich-Stow Creek (Early dismissal)

Need plans for your child while school is out? HOCAS Flex Days provide a fun place for kids on scheduled school days off. Need an earlier start? Drop-off is available as early as 7 AM!

⚠️ Pre-registration is required. Please register in advance so we can make sure we have staff ready for the children attending. Spots must be reserved ahead of time.

📝 REGISTER HERE:

https://form.jotform.com/262447344008051

Questions? Send us a message on Facebook or visit hocasgroup.org!

10/12/2026

Safety is our number one priority.

We’re always looking for ways to make our space safer, including adding safety plugs to our electrical outlets to help protect our little ones.

But safety doesn’t stop there. From video surveillance and secured exterior doors to door sensors and attentive staff supervision, we take multiple steps to help keep the kids safe throughout the day.

We know how important it is for parents to feel comfortable leaving their children in our care, and we don’t take that trust lightly. We’ll continue to look for ways to improve our space and make HOCAS Group a safe, welcoming place for every child.

10/10/2026

♟️Another successful chess club! We love seeing our community come together, learn new skills, and enjoy the game of chess. A big thank you to the South Jersey Chess Club for continuing to bring this opportunity to our space. We look forward to many more!

10/05/2026

🚨 SCHOOL’S OUT. YOU STILL HAVE TO WORK. WE’VE GOT YOU. 🚨

School is out for some local districts THIS FRIDAY and MONDAY, and if you still have to work, we may be able to help!

📅 Friday, October 9
Hopewell Crest & Pittsgrove Township — School Closed

📅 Monday, October 12
Fairfield Township & many other area districts — School Closed

That’s what HOCAS Group Flex Days are for! Kids can spend the day with us from 8 AM–6 PM with structured activities, homework help, enrichment, and more.

💰 $40/day for HOCAS Afterschool families
💰 $60/day for non-enrolled families

Starts at Pre-K 4 • Fully potty trained required • No upper age cutoff

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Flex Days are not drop-in. Your child must be fully registered before the date needed, and you must contact us to confirm that we are open and have staffing available.

👉 If you need a place for your child THIS FRIDAY or MONDAY, don’t wait — reach out today!

SIGN UP HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/262447344008051

🎶📚 Ask us about our tutoring and music lessons, too!

10/05/2026

🎃 YOU CAN DO BOTH! 👻

We know the Upper Deerfield School District has an event happening the same night, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss ours! Stop by their event and then come see us, or stop by HOCAS first. There’s plenty of time to enjoy both!

🗓️ October 23rd | 6:00–8:30 PM

We’ll have pumpkin painting, tons of crafts, face painting, tattoos, refreshments, and more — all FREE! 🎃🎨

Want to give back to your community? Sign up to decorate your trunk and help make the night even more fun for local families! 🚗👻

Sign up here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262517010913044

We’d love to see you there! 🧡

09/26/2026

Our Fall Paint Party had an amazing turnout, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us! We painted “Apples in a Basket,” enjoyed pizza, ice cream cake, cookies, and drinks, and most importantly, had a great time together.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Parks for doing an amazing job setting everything up and guiding everyone through the painting!

We appreciate everyone who continues to support us and our community events.

Be sure to follow us for future events, including more paint parties!

09/26/2026

A big thank you to BillyBeth Woodshop for gifting HOCAS Group this beautiful custom cutting board with our logo engraved on it! We really appreciate the thought and craftsmanship that went into it. The board butter was an awesome extra!

Thank you for supporting HOCAS Group and our work in the community!

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09/25/2026

Tomorrow night! If you’re looking for a little time to relax, have fun, and do something for yourself after a long week, come paint with us! 🎨❤️

There’s still time to sign up—grab a friend and join us!

🍎🎨 FALL PAINT PARTY! 🎨🍎

Looking for a fun night out? Come paint with us! Grab a friend and join us for a fall-themed paint party where we’ll be painting this adorable apple basket! 🍎🖌️

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
🎨 11x14 canvas
👩‍🎨 Led by an art teacher
🍕 Pizza, snacks & drinks included
🖌️ All supplies included
💵 $26 per person

No experience needed. Just bring yourself, a friend, and your creativity!

🔗 REGISTER HERE:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262468466547067

📲 You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

📍 HOCAS Group — 249 Laurel Heights Dr., Bridgeton, NJ
📞 (844) 462-2714
🌐 www.HOCASGroup.org

09/15/2026

Looking for something fun to do in a Friday night? We got you covered. $26 gets you all the supplies you need, a session ran by an art teacher, food, drinks, snacks & an awesome evening. Bring your friends or family. We cannot wait to see you!

🍎🎨 FALL PAINT PARTY! 🎨🍎

Looking for a fun night out? Come paint with us! Grab a friend and join us for a fall-themed paint party where we’ll be painting this adorable apple basket! 🍎🖌️

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
🎨 11x14 canvas
👩‍🎨 Led by an art teacher
🍕 Pizza, snacks & drinks included
🖌️ All supplies included
💵 $26 per person

No experience needed. Just bring yourself, a friend, and your creativity!

🔗 REGISTER HERE:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262468466547067

📲 You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

📍 HOCAS Group — 249 Laurel Heights Dr., Bridgeton, NJ
📞 (844) 462-2714
🌐 www.HOCASGroup.org