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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 CLOSED
Available Courses (Starting Monday December 1st)
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Arts and Crafts & Everything Else! (A)
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
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Arts and Crafts & Everything Else! (B)
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: 4:45- 5:45
Instructor: A. Fuentez
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Basketball (A)
Let's shoot some hoops! Join us to work on your basketball skills. We will help you with your dribbling, shooting and passing.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Carrillo
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Basketball (B)
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
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Strategic Thinking (A)
Learn to achieve your goals through using a variety of tools
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Carnero
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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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Block Master
Come make structures using Legos and different kind of blocks to help you boost your critical thinking skills
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: M. Hernandez
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Jewelry Making (A)
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 Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: N Rodriguez
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Jewelry Making (B)
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 Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: N Rodriguez
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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
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Fun Zone Club
In Fun Zone Club, the students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities. These activities are designed to encourage creativity and teamwork while allowing students to explore their interests in a relaxed and enjoyable environment
Grades: 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: C. Castellanos
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Arts & Crafts
A variety of art projects that include painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Munoz
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Creative Thinking
Students will work on their creative skills and have fun by building Lego's. crafts, and playing board games.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Rojas
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Mind and Motion
You’ll get to build, bump, and laugh with friends while learning new skills and letting your creativity shine. Come ready to move, make, and have a blast!
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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Mind and Motion
You’ll get to build, bump, and laugh with friends while learning new skills and letting your creativity shine. Come ready to move, make, and have a blast!
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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Sports Buffet
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: N. Murguia
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Softball Baseball Fundamentals
Teaching students how to throw and hit the ball
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: B. Hufnagel
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Oral Language
Students will strengthen their speaking and reading skills through engaging oral language activities and performance practice. They will present short pieces, participate in discussions, and read aloud to build confidence, fluency, and expression. Students will receive constructive feedback and personalized support to improve clarity, tone, pacing, and comprehension. This course helps students become stronger, more confident communicators and readers.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: V. Castro
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Oral Language
Students will strengthen their speaking and reading skills through engaging oral language activities and performance practice. They will present short pieces, participate in discussions, and read aloud to build confidence, fluency, and expression. Students will receive constructive feedback and personalized support to improve clarity, tone, pacing, and comprehension. This course helps students become stronger, more confident communicators and readers.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45 - 3:45
Instructor: J. Ochoa
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Oral Language
Students will strengthen their speaking and reading skills through engaging oral language activities and performance practice. They will present short pieces, participate in discussions, and read aloud to build confidence, fluency, and expression. Students will receive constructive feedback and personalized support to improve clarity, tone, pacing, and comprehension. This course helps students become stronger, more confident communicators and readers.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: L. Menchaca
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6th Grade GATE 25-26
6th grade GATE students will work together and independently with the chosen Interactive Unit for the duration of Session 3. They will produce a display for parents and the community at the GATE Festival.
Grades: 6
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: B. Montes
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)