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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 Tuesday July 28th)
Please note: Students who register for a session later than 2:45 will have to leave and return to campus at start time unless they enrolled in POWER
Aviso: Los estudiantes que se inscriban en una sesión después de las 2:45 deberán abandonar el campus y regresar a la hora de inicio, a menos que estén inscritos en POWER
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STEAM Olympiad
Get ready to think like a scientist, engineer, mathematician, artist, and inventor! In this exciting STEAM Olympiad course, students will tackle hands-on challenges that develop creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Grade: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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STEAM Olympiad
Time to get ready for the STEAM Olympiad. We need to defend the trophy and bring it back home.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Carrillo
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Writing Intervention
Provide targeted instruction to help students strengthen foundational writing skills, including organization, sentence structure, grammar, and the writing process. Through small-group support, guided practice, and individualized feedback, students build confidence and develop the skills needed to write effectively across all subject areas.
Grades: 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Carnero
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Fuel for Fitness
Students will learn the relationship between nutrition, health, and physical activity in a fun and engaging way.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: M. Ikino
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Reading Intervention
This course will provide targeted support to help improve reading skills such as fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students will build confidence and develop strategies to become stronger, more independent readers across all subject areas!
Grade: 6
Monday and Tuesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: N Rodriguez
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Reading Intervention
Using guided or repeated partner readings to boost reading speed, accuracy, and overall stamina
Grades: 6
Monday and Tuesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Munoz
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Strategic Thinking (B)
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
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Table Tennis (B)
Did you know Table Tennis is one of the most commonly played sports around the world today? Table Tennis is a fast-paced, competitive game that requires quick reflexes and great hand-eye coordination. Although it may sound like a complicated sport to play, table tennis is actually easy to learn. If you’re interested in learning how to play this fun and popular game, this is the class for you. Sign up and come in for a fun and exciting workout.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: M. Ikino
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Oral Language
Step into a world where words leap off the page! Tales Alive is an energetic, hands-on after-school program where students learn the art of oral storytelling. Rather than just reading, students will dive deep into a story, practice it, and bring it to life using the power of their unique voices and physical gestures. This course builds communication confidence, enhances spatial awareness, and unlocks creative expression in a highly supportive environment.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: V. Castro
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Words in Action
Words in action is designed to help students become stronger readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. Through interactive activities, collaborative discussions, engaging texts, and hands-on learning, students build vocabulary, improve communication skills, and develop strategies that support success in every class. Whether you're looking to strengthen your academic skills, become a more confident communicator, or prepare for future opportunities, this course provides personalized support in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: J. Ochoa
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Words in Action
Designed to help students become stronger readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. Through interactive activities, collaborative discussions, engaging texts, and hands-on learning, students build vocabulary, improve communication skills, and develop strategies that support success in every class. Whether you're looking to strengthen your academic skills, become a more confident communicator, or prepare for future opportunities, this course provides personalized support in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Grades:6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: L. Menchaca
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CAMSA Oral Language
The CAMSA Oral Language Team is a class that will help you strengthen your speaking and communication skills through presentations and teamwork activities here at CAMSA and at the District Oral Language Festival. You will build confidence by practicing , listening, and effective public speaking in a supportive classroom environment.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times:2:45-3:45
Instructor: B. Montes
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Create, Play & Explore
Get ready for fun every day! Students will enjoy hands-on crafts, exciting sports and outdoor games, classic board games, team challenges, and creative activities while building teamwork, creativity, and friendships in a positive and engaging environment
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: J. Ochoa
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Create, Play & Explore
Get ready for fun every day! Students will enjoy hands-on crafts, exciting sports and outdoor games, classic board games, team challenges, and creative activities while building teamwork, creativity, and friendships in a positive and engaging environment.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: L. Menchaca
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Strategic Thinking
Build critical thinking skills while having fun! In this engaging course, students will play a variety of strategy-based board games that develop planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. Students will learn to think ahead, adapt to changing situations, evaluate risks and rewards, and analyze different strategies in a supportive, game-based environment.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45-4:45
Instructor: J. Carrillo
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Strategic Thinking
Build critical thinking skills while having fun! In this engaging course, students will play a variety of strategy-based board games that develop planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. Students will learn to think ahead, adapt to changing situations, evaluate risks and rewards, and analyze different strategies in a supportive, game-based environment.
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45-4:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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Arts and Crafts & Everything Else! (A)
Students will learn different craft techniques, engage in art projects, learn about gardening, have fitness lab time, spark activities etc.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: A. Fuentez
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Arts and Crafts & Everything Else! (B)
Students will learn different craft techniques, engage in art projects, learn about gardening, have fitness lab time, spark activities etc.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Times: 4:45- 5:45
Instructor: A. Fuentez
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)