Where is The Clubhouse located?

The Clubhouse is located at 1288 Valley Forge Road, Unit 87, Phoenixville, PA 19460, in The Commons at Valley Forge shopping center. We serve families from Phoenixville, Collegeville, Royersford, King of Prussia, Spring City, Audubon, and the greater Main Line and Chester County area.

What ages does The Clubhouse serve?

The Clubhouse offers programs for ages 18 months to 12, plus workshops for adults. Mini Moves is for our youngest kids, School Day Off Camp is for ages 5 to 12, and birthday parties work for any age. Team bonding sessions serve youth sports teams of any age.

Do you offer camp on school days off in Phoenixville?

Yes. School Day Off Camp is full-day drop-off camp for ages 5 to 12 on teacher in-service days, holidays, and breaks. Days run 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM with optional extended day until 4:00 PM. Pre-registration is required at theclubhousepa.com/school-closure-days. See a date your school is closed that we don't have listed? Reach out.

Does The Clubhouse offer summer camp?

Yes. Summer camp at The Clubhouse runs themed weekly sessions from June through August. Groups are small and all programming is educator-designed and screen-free. Registration for summer 2027 opens in January 2027. Join the email list at theclubhousepa.com/summer-camp-2027 to hear first.

Can I book a birthday party at The Clubhouse?

Yes. The Clubhouse offers private birthday party packages for any age with exclusive use of our play spaces, a dedicated party host, and full setup and cleanup. Visit theclubhousepa.com/party-information to check availability and pricing.

What is the cancellation policy at The Clubhouse?

For School Day Off Camp and drop-off sessions, cancellations made 48 or more hours ahead receive a credit toward a future day. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Summer camp and special events have their own windows. If The Clubhouse cancels a session, families receive a full refund or credit. Full details at theclubhousepa.com/refund-policy.

What makes The Clubhouse different from other kids activity centers?

The Clubhouse was founded by Nicole Weirich, a bilingual educator with 13+ years in the classroom and an M.S. in School Psychology, who designs every program. Programs are screen-free, small-group, and built around real play. The hard moments like taking turns or losing a game happen naturally, and trained Clubhouse staff are prepared to support kids through them. The Clubhouse won the Main Line Parent 2026 LOVE Award for Best Family Programming.

The Clubhouse Method™ for Schools · Now booking 2027

Less refereeing.
More kids working it out.

The Clubhouse Method turns recess into practice time for the skills kids need for friendships, frustration, conflict and group play. The result is calmer recess, better behavior and more time to learn.

Most schools teach the skills. We're where kids practice them.

Book a 15-minute call Spring 2027 Pilot

Fully cleared and insured
No class time
No teacher prep
Real data

Kids painting together at a Clubhouse craft club with a staff member

Fewer than 3 in 10U.S. elementary schools report having trained recess supervisors¹

75%of educators name student behavior a major concern this year²

85%of public schools heard from parents worried about bullying³

69%of public schools struggled to fill non-teaching jobs, like aides⁴

You know these moments

They start at recess. They end up in your office.

"I was waiting for the swing and they budged!""They won't let me play.""That's mine!""It's not fair!"

Nobody has to plan these moments. We're prepared to support them.

Recess is more than a break

It's where kids practice friendship, frustration and fairness, in real time.

But time for recess doesn't mean every child feels included, supported or ready to join in. The adults at recess make the difference.

76%lower chance of feeling unwelcome at recess for kids who felt supported by adults⁵

Share and negotiateThe CDC names recess as time for social and emotional growth⁶

Better gradesfor students in year-long social-emotional programs, across 40 studies⁷

See all the research behind the Method

Play with a purpose

Same recess. One big difference.

Right alongside the usual recess play, kids join clubs that build creativity and strategy through crafts, games and movement.

Regular recess stays the same.Soccer, the playground and your supervision plan don't change. Our clubs run alongside, all in sight.

Two girls sharing a bead bin at a Clubhouse craft table

Crafts

Craft and Create

Crafts, building and creative projects.

Sharing ideas · Making choices · Managing frustration

Games

Game Table

Chess, strategy and card games.

Planning · Taking turns · Winning and losing well

Movement

Move Club

Staff-led movement games for the whole group.

Cooperation · Listening · Including others

The Method

The difference is the adult support.

Activities are the starting point. Instead of just monitoring behavior, trained staff help kids join in, model the words, coach problem-solving and guide them through frustration.

Real moments

Clubs are set up so the hard moments happen on their own. No scripts.

Model the skill

One skill a week, modeled the same simple way every time.

Let them try

Staff name it, ask, and let kids try their own fix first.

Carry it over

Your aides, teachers and families get the same words for the rest of the week.

The goal isn't to stop every disagreement. It's to help kids handle those moments on their own over time.

Who it reachesEvery childgets the practice at school, not just kids whose families can drive across town after school

Our track record300+families served at The Clubhouse since August 2025

Behind the Method13+ yrsin special education, with an M.S. in School Psychology

The easy yes

You give us recess. We give you back the rest of the day.

We bring the staff, the clubs and the plan.

What it takes from you

One day a week on your recess schedule
A corner of the yard or gym for the club zone
A 15-minute call to get started

Zero class time · Zero teacher prep · Zero new staff

What you get

Trained, fully cleared Clubhouse staff at every recess on your day
Clubs for crafts, games and movement, open to every child
Aides with a plan and the same words for the other four days
A baseline and a written report for your board, climate and MTSS goals
Fewer conflicts walking back into class and into your office

See it with your own students.

A 15-minute call, then a free demo recess for one grade. No cost, no commitment.

Book a 15-minute call

The details

Everything a principal asks first.

Tap any topic to open it.

01Why recess, why now"We just went out and played." That practice is gone.

Kids used to figure out who's first, who's out and what's fair on their own, every day. The expectations are still there. We're bringing back the practice, with a supportive adult nearby when it gets hard.

02How we're differentNot another lesson. Not another game day.

Typical options

SEL lessons in class, hoping skills reach recess
One big organized game run by a coach
Another program for teachers to learn
Results told in stories

The Clubhouse Method

Coaching at recess, in the real moment
Kids choose a club, so they want to be there
No class time, no teacher prep
A baseline and a written report from your recess

03Safety and privacyClearances, training and insurance

PA Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearances
Mandated reporter trained
CPR and First Aid certified
Never alone with a student
Certificate of insurance naming your school
Class-level data only. No labels, no scores.

Limited to a few schools

Spring 2027 · Founding Schools

Be first.

A small group of founding schools will launch The Clubhouse Method this spring, February to April, and set the standard for what recess can be.

Become a founding school

Starts with a free call and demo recess. Sign by January 15.

The full programEvery recess on your day for 10 weeks. Not a sample.

Results you can useA before-and-after report for your board, climate and MTSS goals.

Founding-school benefitsFirst choice of days for 2027-28, a pilot credit toward next year, and a voice in how the program grows.

2027-28 school year

Full-year programs start next fall.

Clubhouse days are limited. Founding schools choose first, then days open to all schools. Planning your budget now? Book a call and we'll give you what you need for your request.

Get on the 2027-28 calendar

Common questions

Quick answers.

How is pricing set?

By enrollment. You'll have a written quote within 48 hours of your demo recess.

Does this replace our SEL curriculum?

No. It completes it. Your classroom program teaches the skills; recess is where kids practice them. Aligned to CASEL's five competencies and Pennsylvania's Career Ready Skills.

What happens after the pilot?

There's no obligation to continue. Schools that want more move into a full-year program for 2027-28, and founding schools choose their days first.

Nicole Weirich leading outdoor story time with kids at The Clubhouse

Who's behind it

Recess is where kids either fall apart or learn to work it out. We support them in building the skills and confidence to get there. Calmer classrooms today, stronger kids for life.

Nicole WeirichFounder, The Clubhouse · M.S. in School Psychology

I spent 13 years in schools as a special education teacher, coordinator and compliance lead. I wrote recommendation after recommendation for kids who needed more practice with social skills, and kept seeing there was nowhere for them to actually get it. So I built it. The Clubhouse Method brings what works at The Clubhouse to your recess, so every child gets the practice.

Let's talk

Social skills aren't just taught. They're practiced.

Let's strengthen recess at your school. A 15-minute call, then a free demo recess.