(PRLEAP.COM) Washington, DC (March 10, 2014) – Flex Academies, a leading provider of afterschool enrichment activities, is hosting a first-of-its-kind virtual open house that will present the best practices for managing a successful afterschool program. This online discussion will be offered on March 13th, 2014 at 11 am and 7 pm, at no charge. As an expert in the field of afterschool enrichment, Flex Academies is committed to providing the tools to quality programming. Just this year, Flex has worked with nearly 3,000 students and 50+ vendors, offering over 40 different afterschool activities.

During the 30-45 minute conference, Flex Academies will discuss the important, long-term benefits of productive afterschool enrichment activities and the suggested guidelines for operating a successful afterschool program. These include implementing appropriate background checks, checking for insurance certificates, and evaluating the quality of the program offerings. Additionally, Flex Academies will discuss its own tools that ensure an effective afterschool program, such as a free community survey, an online registration system, and vendor safety checks.

Presenters at the conference will be Joshua Chernikoff, Founder and CEO of Flex Academies, and Bowden Skoff, Afterschool Activities Coordinator at Pyle Middle School, the largest middle school in Montgomery County. The Pyle Panther Afterschool program is backed by the school's parents and principal, is very rich in tradition, and offers more than 20-25 programs each week. Many of these programs fill up within minutes of the registration opening.

Flex Academies is the first afterschool program management company of its kind. Putting the safety of children first, Flex Academies has mastered running a successful and enriching afterschool program. Parents, educators, and school administrators are encouraged to RSVP and register for the conference call here.

About Flex Academies:Flex Academies provides innovative afterschool program management. It is the nation's first comprehensive solution to satisfy the needs of families, schools, and vendors in a high-quality and efficient manner. Flex provides fun and varied afterschool programs for elementary and middle school students by carefully selecting great instructors and programs to ensure a high level of instruction. With Flex Academies, PTAs and schools can provide an enriched and safe afterschool program without the stresses of program management and registration. Based in Washington DC, Flex Academies currently serves schools in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.