Family Resource Directory
Activities and services for UK employees and their familiesAre you looking for child-friendly resources and services?
Whether you are looking for a place for your child to enjoy after school or an extracurricular activity to encourage an area of interest, you can find opportunities in our listings. Some programs also provide extra services like extended hours, availability on snow days and holidays, and camps during summer and winter breaks. Several offer discounts for UK employees. Take a look!
UK does not endorse any of these resources or special programs. We provide these listings to support families with up-to-date information to assist with their parenting needs and child care planning.
If you are a vendor, you are invited to share your resource in two ways: 1) register for the September 2 in-person resource fair or 2) register to be listed in the online directory. Parents Resources vendor registration website, please click here.
UK employees are invited to connect with these vendors at the in-person UK Parents Resource Fair on Wed., Sept. 2nd between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to all UK faculty and staff and their support partners. Also, you may contact the vendors directly before and after the resources fair.
First 5 Lex/ Fayette Co. Public School Preschool Attending fair
Children are born explorers. We’re just the guides. Our mission is to develop a foundation of lifelong learning for children ages birth to 5, families, and caregivers in Fayette County through accessible and approachable educational tools.
Eamonn FitzGerald
859-422-0598
eamonn.fitzgerald@fayette.kyschools.us
Hours of operation
N/A
Cost
N/A
I-RAFT Clinic Attending fair
he University of Kentucky's Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy (I-RAFT) Clinic is a community wellness facility supporting mental health and personal finance needs in the community. Our staff consists of therapy interns and financial coaching interns.
Our therapist interns are in their Family Sciences Master's program at UK. Our interns are supervised weekly by their clinical supervisors who are licensed Marriage and Family therapists within UK's Family Sciences faculty..
Financial coaches are enrolled in UK’s Family Financial Counseling (FFC) undergraduate program. These financial coaches are under the direct supervision and instruction of Accredited Financial Counselors® within the Family Financial Counseling faculty. Financial coaching services are provided to the public community at no cost.
The I-RAFT Clinic has contributed its efforts to the community for more than 30 years. As a nonprofit, the I-RAFT Clinic's first priority is to provide a place of genuine personal growth for professionals in training and their clients.
The I-RAFT Clinic always has open doors. We are an extension of the University of Kentucky and we work with members of the Lexington community from all backgrounds.
https://fam.mgcafe.uky.edu/family-center
Nathan D. Wood
859-257-7755
IRAFTclinic@uky.edu
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost
Sliding Scale Fee
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority-KHEAA Attending fair
KHEAA/ Ky Saves 529 helps you save for the rising cost of education.
Cynthia Bean
502-576-6829
cbean@kheaa.com
Hours of operation
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Cost
N/A
Lexington Academy of Martial Arts
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Lexington Academy of Martial Arts (LAMA) would like to emphasize that we are a martial arts facility first… which means character development is what we do! We ARE NOT a daycare center — far from it.
We offer after-school services because they are beneficial to parents. Our program provides transportation from school, after-school martial arts classes, in addition to regularly scheduled evening classes. LAMA’s Afterschool Program is open most days that FCPS is closed, including snow and in-service days.
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Teresa Mohammed
859-684-0271
lamamartialarts@gmail.com
Hours of operation
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. No School Days for Drop In Camp
Afterschool pick up till 6 p.m.
Evening class times vary.
Cost
Prices vary
Lexington Children's Theatre Attending fair
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Lexington Children's Theatre offers classes year round for ages 4+ both at our home theatre AND at your students school (by request). We also have performances for the whole family every month and can bring our touring performances to your school or community center as well.
Jeff Sachs
859-254-4546
jsachs@lctonstage.org
Cost
Tickets range from $15+ but there are also Pay What You Will performances. Classes range from $85+.
Lexington Fayette Co Health Dept Attending fair
Lexington Fayette County Health Department offering nutrition and wellness programs and classes for all age groups
Melissa Smith
859-288-2473
melissar.smith@lfchd.org
Hours of operation
Health Department Building Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Public Health Clinic
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8AM – 5PM
Wednesday 8AM – 6:30PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Closed
Environmental Health Office
Monday-Friday 8AM – 4PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Cost
Free
Life Adventure Center Attending fair
Life Adventure Center uses outdoor adventure to transform lives affected by trauma and build more resilient people for a better world.
https://lifeadventurecenter.org/
Garet Wells
859-873-3271
garet@lifeadventurecenter.org
Hours of operation
Depends on the programming.
Cost
Varies by programming.
Mathnasium Attending fair
We are a Math learning center. We provide an initial assessment to pinpoint what your child knows and don't know. From the assessment, we will build a personalize learning plan. Our experienced instructors work 1:1 in a group setting to help the children master the concepts on their learning plan. They can also complete math homework assignments and study for test.
https://www.mathnasium.com/westlexington
Sandra McVoy
859-219-0001
westlexington@mathnasium.com
Hours of operation
Monday -Thursday 3:30-8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday 2-4 p.m.
Newton's Attic Attending fair
Mission:
Newton's Attic is dedicated to providing students with highly unusual educational experiences and providing STEM (Science Technology, Engineering Mathematics) educational resources to parents, students and teachers. Our mission is to stimulate interest in science and engineering through exciting hands-on projects, classes and summer camps.
We offer a variety of programs to schools, families and the community including STEM day camps, engineering programs, and school outreach. We also host group events such as STEM field trips, Scout workshops, and adult-friendly STEM birthday parties.
Programs:
Day Camps: Day and week-long programs in robotics, coding, chemistry and pre-engineering in the areas of mechanical and electrical systems and aerospace for school-aged students when school is out of session throughout the year.
Engineering Programs: In-depth challenges for 8 to 80 students customized to the age, schedule, and educational needs of a select student group.
School Outreach: Programs and activities delivered to schools and community centers.
Group Events: Hosting youth groups such as Scouts or schools for partial-day events to expose them to exciting, hands-on STEM activities.
Aradyn/ Wolfe County Campus in Campton, KY: Outdoor field skills programs and family-friendly weekend, science programs.
Dawn Cloyd
859-492-8511
Officice@NewtonsAttic.org
Hours of operation
We do not have regular retail hours. When programs are in session, day camps run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with early-drop off and late pick-up options between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Half-day options also available. Event such as Scout workshops, STEM birthday parties, and volunteer and internship opportunities can be custom scheduled.
Cost
Summer STEM Day camps cost approximately $285 per half-day week, depending on the class. Other programs vary dramatically depending on the type and duration of the activity or workshop.
The Academy Attending fair
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Tutoring Club Attending fair
After school tutoring for study skills, homework help, test prep, math, reading, writing foundations - catch up or get ahead, SAT/ACT prep, Spanish and more!
https://tutoringclub.com/lexingtonky/
Larry Boss
859-224-1020
lexingtonky@tutoringclub.com
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 7 :30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost
Varies on plan chosen. Based on hourly rate.
UK Optical Shop Attending fair
The UK Optical Shop carries a wide selection of the latest styles with affordable and designer frames that will help you look and feel your best. Our knowledgeable team at UK Advanced Eye Care is here to help you find the eyewear that is right for you, whether it’s eyeglasses, sunglasses or contact lenses, our experts have all your optical needs covered. Come visit UK Optical Shop’s convenient locations at Shriners, Turfland and Manchester to see how easy it is to find your perfect frames.
The UK Optical Shop is a nonprofit. All funds that are generated by the retail optical shops go directly towards the optometry residency program. Our providers are committed to supporting our Kentucky community through outreach programs in rural locations statewide. Our goal is to ensure all Kentuckians have access to high-quality eye care. We have the privilege of supplying communities in need with glasses through funding from our outreach program, UK Global Ophthalmology.
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/advanced-eye-care/optical-shop
Megan Chestnut
859-218-2644
Megan.Chestnut@uky.edu
Hours of operation
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ultimate Test Prep Attending fair
Ultimate Test Prep provides targeted feedback and tools to improve on standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, GRE, and LSAT, and more). Through our Trendsheet Analysis System, we offer individual instruction and group classes to enhance students' test-taking skills. We also help students with their transition into college by providing crucial feedback on applications, essays, deadlines, interviews, etc.
https://ultimatetestprep.com/lexington/
Jordan Shands
859-888-8228
jordanshands@ultimatetestprep.com
Hours of operation
Varies depending on the time of year.
Cost
Individual sessions- $199 for first meeting. $100 every additional meeting (1-hour sessions); ACT/SAT Courses- varies by class
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute Attending fair
The Human Development Institute's mission is to advance efforts that build inclusive communities, address disparities, and improve the lives of all people who experience disability across the lifespan. We achieve our mission through leadership and community partnerships across Kentucky and the Nation.
Walt Bower
859-257-3360
walt.bower@uky.edu
Hours of operation
Not applicable
Cost
Not applicable