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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.
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Session 3
Available Courses (Starting Monday Nov 30th)
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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Math Intervention
We will work on math skills to prepare for the SBAC
Grades: 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: M. Hernandez
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Algebra Support
This course provides additional support for 8th-grade students enrolled in Honors Algebra and 8th Grade Math. Students will receive extra practice on challenging skills, complete class assignments, prepare for assessments, and retake assessments as needed. The course is designed to strengthen mathematical understanding and help students successfully master Algebra concepts
Grades: 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times:2:45-3:45
Instructor: C. Cullers
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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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6th Grade GATE
Design Projects and Prepare for 2027 GATE FESTIVAL
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: N. Rodriguez
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6th Grade GATE
Design Projects and Prepare for 2027 GATE FESTIVAL
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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6th Grade GATE
Design Projects and Prepare for 2027 GATE FESTIVAL
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: R. Vacame
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6th Grade GATE
Design Projects and Prepare for 2027 GATE FESTIVAL
Grade: 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Munoz
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7th Grade GATE
In this engaging, project-based learning experience, 7th grade GATE students will imagine a world recovering from a zombie apocalypse. Students will work collaboratively to design and rebuild a safe, sustainable community. They will use critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills to make decisions about shelter, food, clean water, energy, government, and community safety.
Grades: 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: J. Rojas
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8th Grade GATE
In this eighth-grade GATE class, students will explore architecture by designing a house, drawing scaled floor plans and exterior elevations, and building a three-dimensional model. Through this hands-on project, students will apply math skills, develop creative solutions, and practice critical thinking and problem-solving.
Grades: 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: B. Hufnagel
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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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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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Ping Pong Parachute & Mouse Traps: The STEAM Olympiad
Get ready to design, build, and compete in the ultimate middle school STEAM Olympiad! In this hands-on engineering challenge, students will harness physics and creativity to construct mousetrap-powered vehicles engineered for distance and accuracy, as well as custom ping pong parachutes designed for maximum air time. Join us to test your skills, fine-tune your designs, and take home the gold!
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: V. Castro Escarcega
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STEAM Olympiad Ping Pong Parachute & Mouse Trap Vehicle
Get ready to design, build, test, and compete! In this fun, hands-on STEAM course, you will take on exciting challenges like building Mousetrap Vehicles and Ping Pong Parachutes. You'll work with others, get creative, and test your ideas to see what works best. Learn how to improve your designs, solve problems, and prepare to compete in the STEAM Olympiad. Are you ready for the challenge?
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: J. Ochoa
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STEAM Olympiad Ping Pong Parachute & Mouse Trap Vehicle
Get ready to design, build, test, and compete! In this fun, hands-on STEAM course, you will take on exciting challenges like building Mousetrap Vehicles and Ping Pong Parachutes. You'll work with others, get creative, and test your ideas to see what works best. Learn how to improve your designs, solve problems, and prepare to compete in the STEAM Olympiad. Are you ready for the challenge?
Grades:6 7 8
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: L. Menchaca
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Oral Language
The Oral Language Club is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who have been developing their public speaking and communication skills over the past several months. Building on their previous practice and experience, students will continue strengthening their confidence, speaking techniques, and presentation abilities. Through engaging activities, structured rehearsals, peer feedback, and group discussions, students will refine their skills in speech delivery, voice projection, articulation, expression, memorization, and audience engagement.
Grades: 6
Monday through Wednesday
Times: 2:45-3:45
Instructor: B. Montes
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Table Tennis
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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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
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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Soccer Fundamentals
This soccer fundamentals class will help students develop skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense through drills and small-sided games. Students will build confidence and fitness while practicing teamwork, sportsmanship, and the basic rules of soccer
Grades: 6 & 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45-4:45
Instructor: B. Hufnagel
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Jewelry Making
Get creative and make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry in this fun, hands-on class! You’ll learn simple techniques with beads, wire, and other cool materials while designing pieces that show off your personal style. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and have fun!
Grades: 6
Monday and Tuesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: N. Rodriguez
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Sports and Fitness
Get active, build skills, and have fun! Students will participate in games, skill-building activities, and fitness challenges in a positive and encouraging environment
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45-4:45
Instructor: J. Carrillo
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Volleyball Development and Tryout Prep
The class will introduce students to basic rotations, rules of the game, and the expectations they may encounter during a middle school volleyball tryout. The class is intended for students of all experience levels, including beginners who want to learn the sport and students who already have some volleyball experience and would like to improve their skills.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: A. Ayala
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Fit for Life
We will utilize a variety of fitness activities to develop healthy fitness habits
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Times: 3:45- 4:45
Instructor: M. Hernandez
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)