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Harvest Bears
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!
SESSION 3 COURSES START DECEMBER 1ST !
SESSION 3 COURSES START DECEMBER 1ST !
SESSION 3 COURSES OPEN NOW!
Parents, please make sure to check the grade levels on classes before registering. Please note that students that register for classes later than 2:30pm will have to be picked up after school and dropped off for their class unless they attend the after school POWER program.
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3rd Grade Beast Academy
3rd grade students will learn and practice math concepts at a higher and faster rate using an engaging platform. Students will also be able to collaborate on these concepts to help each other. Please see Ms. Reyna for more information.
Grade: 3
Tuesday, Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: M. Reyna
See Ms. Reyna for more information!
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Beast Academy - 3rd grade
The Beast Academy program fosters math growth and critical thinking through engaging, problem-based learning experiences. Students explore grade-level math concepts by solving challenging puzzles, discussing multiple strategies, and working collaboratively with their peers. The teacher serves as a facilitator, guiding students to think deeply, explain their reasoning, and learn from one another. This collaborative approach encourages perseverance, creativity, and a strong understanding of mathematical concepts while developing students’ confidence and love for learning math.
Grade: 3rd
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor. C. Caldwell
See Ms. Caldwell for more information!
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Harvest 4th Grade Beast Academy
Math: Problem Solving
Grade: 4
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: A. Bonita
See Ms. Bonita for more information!
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Beast Academy 4th Grade Toscano
Math concepts and procedures.
Grade: 4
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: B. Toscano
See B. Toscano for more information!
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Blanket Buddies
Students will make tie fleece blankets.
Grade: 4,5
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: A. Beardsley
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Card and Board Games
Students will be exploring various card and board games.The students will have a range of games to choose from and master.
Grade: 3,4,5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: M. Reyna
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the power plus class beginning at 3:30pm)
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Crafts & Games
Together, "crafts and games" can describe a wide range of hobbies and pastimes, from physical games and puzzles to artistic projects like painting, making toys, and building things. This combination can foster creativity, problem-solving, fine motor skills, and emotional expression.
Grade: 3,4,5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: A. Garza
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the power plus class beginning at 3:30pm)
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AR Literacy and Games and much more!
Accelerated Reader motivates students to read more through engaging quizzes, goal setting, and personalized recommendations. As students increase their reading volume, they develop greater reading stamina, word recognition, and language comprehension skills.Games increase engagement by making learning fun and motivating. They can turn reading into a more active, goal-oriented activity, which can be especially helpful for students who struggle with traditional reading methods.
Grades: 3,4,5
Wednesday & Thursday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: A. Garza
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the power plus class beginning at 4:30)
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Beginner Crochet
In this course, students will learn the basics of how to crochet. By the end of the course, they will be able to start with a basic foundation of a slip knot and chain. They will also learn a few beginner stitches like a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Join me in learning this fascinating and centuries old art form. Let's learn and have fun!
Grade: 3,4,5
Monday,Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: G. Lopez
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Shine & Design: Gem Art and Crafts
Get ready to shine and create! In this fun and colorful art class, students will explore their creativity through painting, gem art, and hands-on crafts. We’ll use bright paints, dazzling gems, and everyday materials to make sparkling masterpieces that show off each artist’s imagination. Students will learn about color, texture, and design while practicing fine motor skills and self-expression.
Grade: 1,2,3
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Instructor: V. Jaime
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Creative Play Studio
Children will explore their imagination and creativity through hands-on play, games, and activities that inspire curiosity and problem-solving. This class encourages teamwork, self-expression, and confidence while giving children a fun and engaging space to discover, create, and learn.
Grade: TK/K/1
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: A. Mendez
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Read Around the Universe
Explore the Universe by Books and Photographs! Students can read books about space, and create photos of them visiting the places around the universe.
Grade: 2,3,4
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: R. Parnell
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Guided Painting and Drawing
We will be doing guided drawing and painting.
Grade: K,1,2
Monday and Tuesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: S. Belflower
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Color by Number
Become a master artist with the help of numbers!! We will work on matching numbers with our colors! Come be an artist!
Grade: 3,4,5
Wednesday and Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: V. Flores
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iPad Fun with Math and ELA
We will be using educational apps via IPad to help enforce Math and Ela fundamentals.
Grade: 2,3,4,5
Wednesday and Thursday
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: V. Flores
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)