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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 September 23)
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Jewelry Making
Learn to make your own unique, handmade jewelry using a wide variety of materials!
Grades: 6, 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2:45- 3;45
Instructor: N. Rodriguez
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Vex Robotics
Vex Robotics is designed to introduce students to the world of robotics. Through hands-on projects and guided learning, participants will develop essential skills in engineering, programming, and problem-solving.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Guzman
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Arts and Crafts
Various arts and crafts activities
Grades: 6 7 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Munoz
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Sports Buffet
Sports Buffet is an introduction to many sports and games. Students will have fun learning the basic skills of sports while practicing good sportsmanship.
Grades 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday 2:45pm to 3:45 pm
Instructor: N. Murguia
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Table Tennis and Fitness
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 2:45 pm - 3:45pm
Instructor: M. Ikino
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Lego Innovators
Use your critical thinking skills to build LEGO structures
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesay 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: M. Hernandez
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Arts and Crafts
Enjoy the art making process by drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more! This class is open to all kids who love art & want some more hands-on time to develop their skills and experiment with different techniques & materials.
Grades 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: K. Tuairau
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Jewelry and Bracelets
Learn to braid and bead with your friends. We will create bracelets and other jewelry to share
Grades: 6
Monday and Tuesdays 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: R. Vacame
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Science Fair Prep and Practice
Students will be give an opportunity to prepare for the Science Fair this year with the help of their Science teacher. They will be provided with materials, guidance, and time to work on, finish and practice their Science Fair presentations. Students will work on creating Science Fair boards and practice answering questions about their projects
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: P. Declaro
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Table Sports
Come and play some Billiards (Pool), Air-Hockey or Foosball! This multi game table has 3 different games to choose from.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Carrillo
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Critical Thinking
Students will learn how to use their critical thinking skills and having fun at the same time through lego, board games, etc.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: J. Rojas
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Weight Training
Students will learn the proper form and movements when safely lifting weights.
Grades: 8
Monday and Tuesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: C. Ledesma
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Scrapbooking
Arranging and presenting photographs that help express yourself and shows your creativity
Grades: 7 and 8
Monday through Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: C. Castellanos
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Strategic Thinking
Learn different strategies to achieve your goals using a variety of games and tools
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday 2:45- 3:45
Instructor: D. Carnero
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Softball Baseball and Chess
Teaching the fundamentals of softball and baseball
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Instructor: B. Hufnagel
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2024 CAMSA Oral Language Team
Do you enjoy speaking or performing in front of an audience? If so, you may be interested in the CAMSA Oral Language Team. In this session, you will memorize and present a published literary work written by a known author. Presentations are 3-5 minutes in length. Categories of the competition are: Humorous Interpretation Solo, Humorous Interpretation Duo, Serious Interpretation Solo, Serious Interpretation Duo, and Verse Choir.
Grades: 6
Monday through Wednesday
Instructor: B. Montes
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Henry Greve's Speech Contest
Students will draft, write, and revise/edit their speeches. We will practice delivery and time each other.
Grades: 7, 8
Monday through Wednesday
Instructor: T. Treadwell
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)