AFTER-SCHOOL RESET

Help Kids

RECONNECT

Not Just Cope.

Help Kids

RECONNECT

Not Just Cope.

6 Tactus, which translates to, mother’s touch, gave life to a new perspective in childcare. We focus on mentorship through nurturing the mind body and spirit. Refocusing attention to self with love and care that reflects a balanced outlook within the life experience.

6 Tactus, which translates to, mother’s touch, gave life to a new perspective in childcare. We focus on mentorship through nurturing the mind body and spirit. Refocusing attention to self with love and care that reflects a balanced outlook within the life experience.

WHY THIS MATTERS

WHY THIS MATTERS

THE NUMBERS BEHIND WHY 6 TACTUS EXISTS.

THE NUMBERS BEHIND WHY 6 TACTUS EXISTS.

This isn't guesswork. It's what families across the country are already living with — and exactly the gap 6 Tactus is built to help close. This isn’t hypothetical. Families across the country are living this reality every day, and 6 Tactus was created to help bridge the gap.

This isn't guesswork. It's what families across the country are already living with — and exactly the gap 6 Tactus is built to help close. This isn’t hypothetical. Families across the country are living this reality every day, and 6 Tactus was created to help bridge the gap.

1 IN 6

A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

1 IN 6

A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

U.S. children ages 3–17 have one or more developmental disabilities. Source: CDC, National Health Interview Survey.

22.6M

LOCKED OUT OF CARE

Children whose parents want an after-school program for them still can't access one. Source: Afterschool Alliance, America After 3PM, 2025.

1 IN 3

GROWING UP WITH ONE PARENT

U.S. children ages 3–17 have one or more developmental disabilities. Source: CDC, National Health Interview Survey.

ABOUT SIX TACTICS

Resources

THE 6 TACTUS STORY

THE 6 TACTUS STORY

At 6 Tactus, we believe every child deserves to do more than simply exist—they deserve to feel, understand, and be present in their own lives. We give children the tools to understand themselves, navigate their emotions, and move through the world with greater awareness and intention. Less friction at 5 pm. More room for connection. Every tactic supports the transition from school to home—helping children and families move from overwhelm to connection.

THE HEART BEHIND 6 TACTUS | FOUNDER

Cameron McCreary

I'm Cameron McCreary, the creator behind 6 Tactus — a community-centered afterschool program built on mentorship, awareness, and mindfulness.

I saw how normal it becomes to just exist in a loud, overwhelming world — instead of actually being present in it. 6 Tactus exists to change that.

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PLACE HOLDER

SUPPORT FOR REAL LIFE.

SUPPORT FOR REAL LIFE.

Three connected areas of care designed around the child and the people walking beside them.

Three connected areas of care designed around the child and the people walking beside them.

Three connected areas of care designed around the child and the people walking beside them.

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SENSORY & AUTISM SUPPORT

SENSORY & AUTISM SUPPORT

SENSORY & AUTISM SUPPORT

Autism-spectrum parents willing to share their child's experience, so we can learn what really brings a child back to calm, and build an environment that combats the issue instead of just pacifying it.

Autism-spectrum parents willing to share their child's experience, so we can learn what really brings a child back to calm, and build an environment that combats the issue instead of just pacifying it.

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EDUCATOR RESOURCES

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

Practical tools for the teachers in the room with these kids every day — because they shouldn't have to figure it out alone.

Practical tools for the teachers in the room with these kids every day — because they shouldn't have to figure it out alone.

Practical tools for the teachers in the room with these kids every day — because they shouldn't have to figure it out alone.

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FAMILY SUPPORT

FAMILY SUPPORT

FAMILY SUPPORT

Real communication and real resources for the families raising these kids — because you shouldn't have to navigate this alone either.

Real communication and real resources for the families raising these kids — because you shouldn't have to navigate this alone either.

Real communication and real resources for the families raising these kids — because you shouldn't have to navigate this alone either.

Less friction at 5pm. More room for each other.

Every tactic is designed to support the transition home — so connection can lead the evening, not the overwhelm.

WHAT PARENTS NOTICE

• Softer arrivals home

• More predictable routines

• A child who feels understood

Three ways we help kids come back to themselves.

Three ways we help kids come back to themselves.

A CALMER ROUTINE, BUILT TOGETHER WITHOUT THE JUDGEMENT

Pause the noise

A welcoming decompression moment helps the school-day energy begin to soften.

A welcoming decompression moment helps the school-day energy begin to soften.

Play with purpose

Movement, choice, and sensory play make space for kids to regulate in their own way.

Movement, choice, and sensory play make space for kids to regulate in their own way.

Settle into home

Gentle connection supports a smoother handoff from program time to family time.

Gentle connection supports a smoother handoff from program time to family time.