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PLAY - Personalized Learning Adventures for Youth

PLAY provides small group tutoring and enrichment sessions to children in the Brookings area.

05/21/2026

Summer registration at PLAY officially closed a couple weeks ago, sessions have been set, and all summer confirmation emails have now been sent out!

SO excited to share that we have 50 amazing students enrolled at PLAY this summer and cannot wait to kick off sessions beginning June 1st.

I already have some fun summer lessons, activities, and projects planned, and know PLAY kiddos will bring even more creativity, curiosity, ideas, and excitement when they return. I can’t wait to spend the summer growing, learning, and playing together.

Families enrolled for summer should have received their confirmation and information emails. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at [email protected].

Here’s to the best summer yet at PLAY ☀️- Ms. Cassie

05/05/2026

PLAY is officially closed for regular tutoring sessions for the rest of May! ☀️ Ms. Cassie will be busy deep cleaning, working on summer schedule, student progress notes, lesson plans, etc.

The only sessions taking place in May are:
- A handful of special intermediate and middle school study hall/homework help sessions that were scheduled via email already
- New student tours for incoming families

Families have already received text/email reminders of our closure and reminded to cancel all BATA bus rides and other transportation to PLAY for the month of May.

Summer registration is officially closed, though there may still be a couple openings available. If you missed the deadline, feel free to contact me ASAP to check availability. ([email protected])

Families registered for summer sessions should receive the first draft of the summer schedule by the end of this week. We’ll confirm schedules together the following week, and families will also receive the full summer calendar and information packet at that time. Summer sessions begin the first week of June!

Thank you all for such a wonderful school year. I am so proud of everything our PLAY students accomplished this year and so grateful for the teachers, parents and families, and supporters who make PLAY possible. Thank you for trusting me with your kiddos and allowing me to be part of their learning journey.

I’m looking forward to a fantastic summer with many of you! Please email, text, or call with any questions you have over break.
👩‍🏫📚💛 - Ms. Cassie

03/24/2026

PLAY is closed today (March 24th) as Ms. Cassie is out sick. We hope to be open tomorrow. Thanks!

01/21/2026

Out of an abundance of caution due to today’s weather and early school closures, PLAY will be closed and all sessions canceled. Families have been notified directly. Stay safe and take care! ❄️

01/06/2026

Welcome back, PLAY community!
We’re back from winter break and ready for a great trimester ahead. Sessions are running as scheduled, and so happy to see our students again. PLAY families - please check your email and private family group for details!

12/17/2025

❄️ PLAY is on Winter Break! ❄️
PLAY tutoring is on break from today through January 4 and we’ll be back and ready to go on January 5.
Families, please remember to cancel any scheduled BATA rides during the break.
An email was sent last night outlining more about break and the days Ms. Cassie will be working on student goals, scheduling, and other planning, and families are welcome to reach out with any questions.
Wishing everyone a restful and joyful break!

12/09/2025

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE — PLAY CLOSED TODAY ❄️
With the winter storm moving into Brookings, SDSU closing early, and many activities cancelled, we’ve made the decision to close PLAY early today, Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 3 p.m. on.
This includes our 3:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. sessions.

We always prioritize safety when making weather decisions, especially when conditions are expected to worsen in the late afternoon and evening.

As of now, we plan to reopen Wednesday at 9 a.m. I’ll share updates if anything changes.

I’m still available for homework help via text, call, or email, especially for my middle school students. Stay warm and safe out there! - Ms. Cassie ❄️

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! 💛
At PLAY, we never want cost to keep a child from getting the support they deserve. Scholarships and discounts cost us $300–$500 each month — and your generosity makes that possible, along with helping us keep stocked up on learning tools, fun resources, and the everyday essentials that keep our space welcoming and functioning.
Thank you for helping our PLAY students learn, play, and grow.
If you’d like to support PLAY this Giving Tuesday or holiday season, please visit the link below — we truly cannot thank you enough. 💛 We are so lucky to learn and grow in such a supportive community!

https://playtutoringcenter.com/donate/

11/14/2025

At PLAY, we know that learning can only thrive when students’ basic needs are met. We’re excited to help spread the word about the Brookings School District and Brookings Area United Way’s Fill the Bus drive supporting families in our community. 🚌💙

We see every day how powerful it is when nonprofits, schools, and community members come together — and Brookings always steps up.
To everyone donating, organizing, volunteering, or sharing this effort: thank you. Your support helps ensure kids can learn, grow, and feel cared for.

If you’re able, consider stopping by a bus location this week with a donation. Every item truly makes a difference for a neighbor in need.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another. Brookings is special — and it’s because of you.

08/21/2025

While students get settled into the first couple weeks of school, at PLAY we are preparing our Fall/Winter 2025 schedule.
If you are interested in learning more about PLAY Tutoring services or enrolling your child, please email [email protected]

Address

409 4th Street
Brookings, SD
57006

Telephone

+16056608045

Website

https://playtutoringcenter.com/

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