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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 is OPEN

Available Courses (Starting Monday Sept 22)

  • Arts and Crafts & Everything Else!

    Arts and Crafts & Everything Else!

    Students will engage in different arts and craft activities. Along with outside physical activities. This course is a variety of engaging activities for middle school students.

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Wednesday Thursday Friday

    Times: 3:45- 4:45

    Instructor: A. Fuentez

  • Statistics and Probability

    Statistics and Probability

    We will learn how to collect, organize, summarize and display data effectively using tables, graphs and numerical measures.

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: J. Carrillo

  • Basketball

    Basketball

    Lets shoot some hoops! Join us to work on basketball skills. We will help you with dribbling, shooting, and passing.

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 3:45- 4:45

    Instructor: J. Carrillo

  • Fuel for Fitness - Health and Nutrition for Active Bodies

    Fuel for Fitness - Health and Nutrition for Active Bodies

    Students will learn the relationship between nutrition, health, and physical activity in a fun and engaging way.

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: M. Ikino

  • Writing Intervention

    Writing Intervention

    Build foundational skills, enhance existing ones, or apply learned concepts in new ways

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: D. Carnero

  • Strategic Thinking

    Strategic Thinking

    Learn to achieve your goals through using a variety of tools

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 3:45- 4:45

    Instructor: D. Carnero

  • Oral Language

    Oral Language

    Do you enjoy speaking or performing in front of an audience?  If so, you may be interested in Oral Language. In this session, students will memorize and present their interpretation of a published literary work written by a known author. Presentations are 3-5 minutes in length. Categories of competition are: Humorous Interpretation Solo, Humorous Interpretation Duo, Serious Interpretation Solo, Serious Interpretation Duo, and Verse Choir.

    Grades: 6, 7, 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: B Montes

  • Intervention

    Intervention

    Build foundational skills, enhance existing ones, or apply learned concepts in new ways

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: K. Tuairau

  • Intervention

    Intervention

    This intervention course will build students skills through focused practice and support

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: N. Rodriguez

  • Math All Stars

    Math All Stars

    Become a math superstar by participating in a variety of math competitions and earn knowledge, reward and fame for your math achievements

    Grades: 6 7 8

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: M. Hernandez

  • Writing Intervention

    Writing Intervention

    Build foundational skills, enhance existing ones, or apply learned concepts in new ways

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: D. Munoz

  • English Proficiency Intervention

    English Proficiency Intervention

    We will practice speaking, writing, reading, and listening to get better at sharing ideas, understanding texts and using clear language everyday

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: L. Menchaca

  • Oral Language

    Oral Language

    Students memorize and present their interpretation of a published literary work written by a known author. Presentations are 3-5 minutes in length with grades 4-6 and grades 7-8 competing separately. Categories of competition are Verse Choir, Humorous Interpretation Solo, Humorous Interpretation Duo, Serious Interpretation Solo and Serious Interpretation Duo.

    Grades: 7 & 8

    Monday and Tuesday

    Times: 2:45- 3:45

    Instructor: V. Castro

  • Volleyball

    Volleyball

    Bump, set, spike - and serve up some serious fun! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned pro, this after-school volleyball course is all about teamwork, skills, and high-energy play. Learn the basics, sharpen your techniques, and enjoy friendly matches with classmates.

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times: 3:45- 4:45

    Instructor: K. Tuairau

  • Jewelry Making

    Jewelry Making

    Unlock your creativity and bring your ideas to life as you explore the art of designing and crafting unique, wearable jewelry through fun, hands on projects

    Grade: 6

    Monday and Tuesday

    Times: 3:45- 4:45

    Instructor: N Rodriguez

  • Oral Language

    Oral Language

    In Oral Language you’ll choose a short piece from a book or story written by a well- known author— then make it your own! Whether its funny serious or somewhere in between, you’ll practice how to perform it in a way that shows emotion, personality, and creativity!

    Grades: 6

    Monday through Wednesday

    Times:2:45 - 3:45

    Instructor: J. Ochoa

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)