Committed to Working Together for a Better Education Through Excellence
Powerful Outcomes in Wellness, Education, & Recreation (POWER) is an after school program that has been recognized for excellence throughout Region 8 (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Kern Counties). We’ve been invited numerous times to present at conferences across our region and state, and have been highlighted and visited by many different after school entities. We provide safe, effective, innovative, & engaging learning, nutrition, and physical activity programs for DUSD students in grades TK-8.
Check out the available courses
for your school below!
Student Registration for Session 3 is Coming Soon!
Session 3: December 1 - February 20
Parents, please make sure to check the grade levels on classes before registering.
Please note that students that register for classes later than 2:30pm will have to be picked up after school and dropped off for their class unless they attend the after school POWER program.
Padres, asegúrese de verificar los niveles de grado en las clases antes de registrarse.
Tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes que se registren para clases después de las 2:30pm deberán ser recogidos después de la escuela y llevados a su clase a menos que asistan al programa POWER después de la escuela.
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Builders Club
Students will have tons of fun building lego sets and utilizing building blocks and magnatiles.
Grades: 1
Wednesday and Thursday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Mrs. Corina
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Beads and Beyond
Students will utilize beads to create anything from keychains to pencils, pens and more!
Grades: 1-2
Wednesday and Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mrs. Corina
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Advanced Diamond Painting
Full drill diamond painting is a craft where the entire canvas is covered with colorful resin rhinestones, creating vibrant and textured artwork.
Grades: 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: S. Gonzales
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Beginning Diamond Art
Learning the skills of Diamond Art. Matching colors, diamonds, numbers. Beautiful gifts too!
Grades: 2
Wednesday and Thursday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: P. Rodriguez
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Dot Painting
Children can use their fingers or broad tools for large dots, smaller tools for experimenting with color variation, and following patterns for more complex designs
Grades: 3, 4
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: S. Gonzales
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PE After School
Students will learn fundamental movements and skills in a variety of sports and PE activities.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: R. Salinas
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PE After School
Students will learn fundamental movements and skills in a variety of sports and PE activities.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: R. Salinas
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How to Draw
Students will follow how to videos to draw characters, cute foods, cartoons, and fun objects. Each student will have their own drawing pad and set of dual tip markers. Students will make mini canvases.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: K. Mendoza
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Shelf Care Club
Join our Shelf Care Club after school! This is a quiet and cozy time for all readers to enjoy books and grow their reading skills. 3rd Grade Battle of the Books participants can use this time to prepare for upcoming competitions. Other students can relax with a good book, take AR quizzes, or work on Lexia to boost their reading progress. Come read, learn, and have fun with friends who love books as much as you do!
Grades: 2, 3
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: K. Mendoza
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Garden Club
Join us after school for some hands-on fun in the garden! In the Garden Club, students will dig, plant, water, and watch their very own plants grow. Each week, we’ll explore how plants live, what they need to grow, and why caring for the Earth is so important.This year, we’ll also grow our very own microgreens—tiny, tasty plants that sprout in just days! Students will learn how to plant and harvest microgreens while discovering how these nutrient-packed greens help keep us healthy. Students will also learn about composting, pollinators, and healthy eating—all while getting a little sunshine and fresh air! Come ready to get your hands dirty, work together, and discover the magic of nature right in our school garden. 🌼🌿
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: C. DeClaro
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Paw-sitive Panthers
This after school club will promote building a positive school culture. This club will also promote building friendships, having positive behavior, and promoting school spirit.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Fuentes
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GATE
In Gate class this year, the students will learn many different styles of art through the artists that are represented. They will apply the elements and principles of design into their work to compose a gallery of artwork to show at the Gate Festival in April.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: J. Jones
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Oral Language
Oral Language
Grades: 4,5
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Mamauag
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Math Intervention
For math intervention, I will be focusing on the 4th grade math standard of 4.OA.
Grades: 4
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor : M. Garza
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Stage Crew and Set Design
Stage Crew & Set Design Class In this class, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at how musicals come to life! Kids will learn how to be part of the stage crew, helping with lights, sound, props, and moving scenery. They’ll also get to use their creativity to help design and set up backgrounds that make the stage look magical. From painting scenery to learning how to change sets quickly and safely, students will discover how important stage crew is to making every show a success. It’s the perfect class for kids who like to build, create, and be part of a team that brings the show to life!
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday and Thursday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: B. Trevino
Questions? Get in touch.
Transportation to another school site for participation in the Expanded Learning Program will be provided for any pupil who attends a school that is not operating an Expanded Learning Opportunity program. (POWER Plus)