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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!
SESSION 2 COURSES START SEPTEMBER 21ST!
SESSION 2 COURSES START SEPTEMBER 21ST!
SESSION 2 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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Folklorico
Students will explore the traditions of Mexican folklorico through dance, music, and cultural storytelling. This program introduces students to traditional dances, rhythms, movements, and regional costumes while building confidence and teamwork.
Grade: 4,5
Monday - Wednesday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: S. Lemus
(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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Science Fair
Students will explore a scientific question through hands-on investigation and experimentation. They will use the scientific method to design, test, analyze, and present their findings while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students will prepare a science fair project to compete against students from other schools. Students interested in joining must see Ms. Reyna for more information and approval.
Grade: 4,5
Monday - Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: M. Reyna
See Ms. Reyna for more information!
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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
Monday- 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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Phonics Champions
Provide additional support by developing essential phonics and early reading skills. Students will have explicit instruction and engaging hands-on activities!
Grade: 2
Monday & Tuesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: J. Angel
See Ms. Angel for more information!
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GEM Art & Crafts: Create, Sparkle & Shine!
Get creative and make your artwork sparkle with GEM Art & Crafts! Students will create beautiful designs using a gem-by-number technique, carefully matching and placing each colorful gem onto a numbered design. Gem art takes patience, focus, and time, because each gem is placed one at a time. Students will practice attention to detail, fine-motor skills, following directions, and perseverance while creating a sparkling piece of art they can be proud of. Along with gem art, students will enjoy a variety of fun and creative crafts. Come ready to create, relax, and let your creativity shine! ✨💎🎨
Grade: 2,3,4,5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
3;30-4:30pm
Instructor: V. Jaime
(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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STEM Builders: Build, Create & Explore
Get ready to build, create, and explore! In STEM Builders, students will use magnetic tiles, LEGO-style building materials, and other hands-on construction activities to design and build their own creations. Students will use creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork as they experiment with different designs and discover what makes a structure strong and stable. From towers and buildings to imaginative creations, students will have the opportunity to design, build, take apart, and try again. This fun, hands-on course encourages students to think like engineers, build like creators, and learn through play! 🧱🔧✨
Grade: TK/K, 1, 2
Friday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: V. Jaime
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Battle of the Books
***This course has eligibility requirements. Please see Mrs. Lopez for a permission slip. Students will read exciting books, work together in teams, play book trivia games, build reading comprehension skills, and prepare for friendly competitions.
Grade: 3,
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: G. Lopez
See Ms. Lopez for more information !
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Diamond Art
Spark your creativity with Diamond Art Painting! Students will create shimmering artworks by placing tiny “diamonds” on canvases, building focus, patience, and pride in their finished masterpieces.
Grade: 3,4,5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: G. Lopez
(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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Little Learners Club
Little Learners Club is an engaging after-school intervention class that provides extra support in early reading and math through hands-on activities, games, and small-group instruction.
Grades: TK/K
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Mendez
See Ms. Mendez for more information!
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STEM Explorers
Get ready to play, build, create, and discover! In STEM Play Lab, students will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities and games. Students will build with LEGOs, complete engineering challenges, play STEM games, solve puzzles, and work together to create amazing inventions
Grade: TK/K, 1, 2
Friday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: J. Angel
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Math Intervention
Do you need extra help with math? Are you getting behind? Do you feel like you need more time? Then this course is for you! I will review math skills from the classroom using fun manipulatives and an easy way to break down skills even further in a smaller class setting. Sign up now!
Grade: 5
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: J. Gamino
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STEAM Activities for fun!
We will work on STEAM hands-on activities. We will have challenges in the classroom and create memories by constructing lessons that are both interactive and fun! Come join us to learn and grow.
Grade: 5
Tuesday and Wednesday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: J. Gamino
(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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Literacy Club
We will be working on Letters, blending, and sight words
Grade: K
Monday & Tuesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: S. Belflower
See Ms. Belflower for more information!
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World Travelers
Through interactive activities, hands-on projects, stories, games, music, art and cultural traditions, students will explore the unique customs and lifestyles of people from different countries.
Grade 4,5
Monday - Wednesday
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: S. Lemus
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the Power Plus class beginning at 4:30pm)
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Science Fair
Science Fair is a fun opportunity to ask a question, conduct an experiment, collect data, and share what you discovered like a real scientist!
Grade: 4,5
Monday - Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor. E. Rivera
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Hogwarts at Harvest
Novel Study of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone. We will listen and follow along with the novel and then view and compare the film.
Grade: 5
Tuesday & Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: A. Beardsley
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Miniature Design
Students will explore the design, construction, and finishing of small-scale structures. Activities will focus on planning, detail work, color application, and interior design concepts.
Grade: 4,5
Tuesday - Wednesday
3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: A. Beardsley
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Arts & Crafts, Games and AR Literacy
Our Arts & Crafts, Games, and AR Literacy activities provide students with a fun, creative, and engaging environment where they can learn, socialize, and build positive relationships. Students can participate in hands-on crafts, educational and recreational games, and reading activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through AR Literacy, students are encouraged to read books, complete Accelerated Reader quizzes, set personal reading goals, and develop a love for reading. These activities help strengthen literacy skills while making reading enjoyable and rewarding.
Grade: 3,4,5
Wednesday - 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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Lights, Camera, Action
Get ready to laugh, perform, and let your imagination take center stage! Lights, Camera, Act! is a fun and energetic acting class where students will play theater games, create characters, practice improvisation, act out silly scenes, and work with classmates to create short performances. No acting experience is needed—just a willingness to participate, be creative, and have fun!
Grade: 3,4,5
Wednesday - Friday
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Mr. B
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the Power Plus class beginning at 4:30pm)
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Sparkle Squad Academy (Jewelry Making Class)
Welcome to an exciting, hands-on artistic journey where imagination meets wearable art! This course introduces students to jewelry design, helping them transform their creative ideas into beautiful, accessories. Structured specifically for their age, the class balances playful experimentation with jewelry-making methods. Students will explore a rich variety of materials—from vibrant beads and polymer clay to basic jewelry cords—while building their patience, fine motor control, and design confidence.
Grade: 4,5
Wednesday - Friday
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Ms. Monica
(All students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time and can return for the Power Plus class beginning at 4:30pm)
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)