Hands-on group sessions for Southfield schools and youth organisations. Twenty minutes down the freeway, or run at your own site. Everything is supplied and cleared.
Southfield organisers looking for a hands-on trip want a session with something to show at the end. Every programme finishes with a completed project for each child rather than a handout. The Friendship Factory of Dearborn includes the materials, the hosting and the clean-up in one booking for schools, daycares and youth organisations.
Most trips need a budget line and a timetable slot to work within, and the quote addresses both up front. It confirms cost per child, the recommended number of accompanying adults and the session duration. Twenty minutes of freeway means the travel rarely eats into the teaching day at either end of the visit.

Group type shapes the choice more than anything else. A Southfield class works best with one shared project the whole room starts at once, while smaller clubs and youth groups can take on something with more stages. Say who is coming and the right programme is matched to them before you book.
School field trips, daycare outings, scout badge nights, church youth groups and homeschool co-ops all book with The Friendship Factory of Dearborn. Pick your group type and your headcount below and you will see exactly what they would run for you.
Tap the closest match.
Tap your headcount.
Simple 3 steps.
Send your group type, headcount and a couple of possible dates.
They come back with program options, timing and a written quote.
They host it, they clean up, and every child leaves with a finished project.




Group bookings begin with the roster rather than a theme. Confirm how many children and how many staff or helpers, and a recommended chaperone ratio comes back alongside the options. The session is then built to fit that group.
Weekday daytime sessions are the easiest to secure, which works for Southfield schools and youth organisations. Purchase orders and invoicing are both available. With twenty minutes of freeway between you, some groups prefer the mobile programme and skip the transport question entirely.
From small classes to large troops. Send your headcount and they will scale the program to fit.
Dedicated hosts run the activity, and they will recommend a chaperone ratio based on your group size.
Yes. Weekday and daytime availability is designed around schools, daycares and organizations.
Yes. Mobile programs can come to your site, or you can host at the Dearborn studio. Ask about mobile events.
Yes. Organizations can be invoiced and purchase orders are accepted. Get in touch to arrange billing.
Absolutely. Programs are tailored by age, with STEAM and creative options that support classroom learning.
Send two or three possible dates and your group size to get started. Note any allergies at booking: all materials are kid-safe.
🎈 Ages 4-12 · All materials included · Setup and cleanup included
Tell The Friendship Factory of Dearborn your group size and date, and they will build the right program. Reserve your Southfield group event today.