Morningside Mariners

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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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Registration Now Open for Session 4! Parents please double check grade levels and day/times of classes. Some have changed from previous sessions.

Japanese Anime Club

Japanese Anime Cub: Do you want to learn how to draw manga? Would you like to speak and write in Japanese? Perhaps you dream in becoming a pop star idol? Join our karaoke session! How about learn about the culture and music that makes Japan so much fun! In this club, we will discuss and try to experience every aspect of Japanese culture, anime, manga, dance, fashion, food, music, art, and language. This club will promote multiculturalism, enhance language skills, foster creativity, develop social skills, and provide a safe space for expression and creativity.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: K. Garibay

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Spectacular Spring Legos

Our Spring LEGO Class turns creativity into confidence! Kids will build, design, and problem-solve through hands-on LEGO challenges that spark imagination and strengthen STEM skills—all while having fun and making new friends. Students will be encouraged to participate in teamwork, critical thinking, and creative expression in a supportive, playful environment. It’s the perfect way for kids to learn, grow, and build something they’re proud of this spring.
Grades: 3, 4
Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: A. Valdez

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Beads and Paint

In this course, students will demonstrate their creative personalities by making their own beadable pens, painting Easter crafts, air clay dough, and keychains. Students are able to work independently or with their peers. Students will be able to take home their finished creations.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: F. Tan

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The Fun Zone

The fun zone blends fun and learning through creative games and activities that strengthen kindergarten skills and social growth.
Grade: Kindergarten
Wednesday, Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: B. Fernandez

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Backyard Games

Games that are traditionally played outdoors like lawn games or activities that involve a ball. If students can't pick just one sport they won't have too because they will get a taste of teamwork, fitness, and friendly competition through rotating lineups of games, and activities.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras

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3D Builders

Students will explore creativity and critical thinking by constructing 3D puzzles. The class encourages patience and collaboration.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo

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Imagination Station

Students will create fun projects using bead pens, fuse beads, diamond art, and more. This hand on class encourages creativity, focus, and self expression while kids design and take home their own colorful creations.
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo

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Bracelets and Bling

A fun, hands-on class where kids create colorful bracelets and keychains using beads, strings, and charms—boosting creativity while having fun!!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: S. Nunez Orozco

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STEM Robotics/Legos

This robotics course introduces students to the fundamentals of robotics through hands-on projects.Students will design, build , and program LEGO models.
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras

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Kindness Slime Club

Stretch kindness, mix joy, share smiles. Join us for POWER+ in our Kindness Slime Club where creativity and kindness come together! Students will create colorful, fun slimes while learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference! Each session includes slime-making, teamwork, and spreading positivity around our school community.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: J. Aguilar

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Machine Sewing

Students will learn the basic sewing skills operating the high speed sewing machine. Students will learn how to measure, cut and mark the fabric to make their own creations!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: F. Hadraki

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Slime

Students will make slime.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos

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Art and Play Studio

Arts/crafts and painting activities.
Grade: K
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Mar

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Bracelet and Keychain Creation

A fun, hands-on class where kids create colorful bracelets and keychains using beads, strings, and charms—boosting creativity while having fun!!
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: S. Orozco

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Crafty Club

Arts and crafts & painting activities.
Grades: 1, 2
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Mar

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Art Class

In this class students will not only be drawing and painting but will be creating their own artwork using various materials.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos

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GATE 3rd, 4th, 5th

Get ready for a zoo simulation! “Zooland” is at risk of closing due to outdated facilities, poor animal care, and declining attendance. In this simulation, students will explore all aspects of zoo management, including animal care, operations, and conservation. Throughout the project, students will work to modernize and improve the zoo, design appropriate animal habitats, and create engaging and educational animal exhibits.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructors: Baptista, and Hernandez

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STEAM Olympiad

Students will have fun learning and showing off their math skills through a variety of different tasks.
Grades: 4, 5
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructors: Avila, Rodriguez, and Gonzalez

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Beast Academy

We're All Math Beasts — But We Weren't Born This Way. Beast Academy is the math curriculum we wish we had as kids — one meant to spark "Aha!" moments and ignite the joy of problem solving for the next generation of intellectual leaders.
Grades: 4, 5
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Gamino

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3rd, 4th, 5h grade Battle of the Books

Join the Battle of the Books Club, where students delve into great stories and forge connections with their classmates. Students will read books from the Battle of the Books list, take AR quizzes, and do practice battles with their friends.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructors: L. Cardenas, and C. Contreras

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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)

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