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Morningside Mariners
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!
Registration for Session 2 will open on Tuesday 9/8 at 4:00 pm!
Please keep note of the days/times and grade levels for each class. Parents please make sure to write down the name of the class and teacher that you signed your student up for.
*If your student is in regular POWER, they are only allowed to sign up for one class per session.
*Students can only sign up for one class per time slot.
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Craftastic
Color outside the lines, think outside the box, and create outside the ordinary! Craftastic is where students use simple supplies to create magical creations while learning, laughing, and creating together!
Tuesday and 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 skills and social growth.
Grade: 1
Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: B. Fernandez
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Backyard Games
Where students can socialize, stay active, and participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy basketball, soccer, four square, and many other games. In addition, exciting competitions and whole-class activities, such as kickball and freeze tag, will encourage teamwork, friendly competition, and school spirit.
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras
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Lego Masters
Lego Masters is a creative activity where students can use their imagination to design and build exciting projects with LEGO bricks. Students will work together, share ideas, and use their problem-solving skills to create unique and impressive structures. This activity encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation while allowing students to have fun and challenge themselves through hands-on building.
Grade: 4, 5
Wednesday and Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras
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Arts and Crafts
Creating different crafts with students for them to have fun and be creative!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: A. Rodriguez
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Picture Perfect Pages
In our photography scrapbook class, we will take pictures and create a scrapbook that captures our experiences throughout the session. Each day will focus on a different color, inspiring us to look for creative and colorful moments around campus. We will have the opportunity to go outside, explore different parts of the school, and take photos that we can use to make our own unique scrapbook pages. We will also use markers, stickers, and colorful cardstock to decorate our pages and make each scrapbook creative and personal.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: S. Orozco
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Imagination Station
Students will create fun Plaster of Paris projects while learning basic molding and painting techniques. They will also complete color by number activities to build creativity, focus, and fine motor skills in a fun, hands on environment.
Grades: 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo
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1st grade Outside Activities
Get ready to play, explore, and have fun outside! In this exciting course, 1st graders will enjoy a variety of fun outdoor activities designed to encourage movement, teamwork, creativity, and confidence. Students will blow and chase bubbles, create colorful sidewalk chalk masterpieces, have fun with walkie-talkies, and learn the basics of baseball and kickball. They’ll also practice catching, tossing, throwing, and taking turns through fun, age-appropriate games and activities. This course is all about being active, making friends, trying new things, and enjoying the great outdoors!
Grades: 1
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Mar
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Beaded Pens & Lanyards
Students will be making their own stylish pens, lanyards, keychain, etc.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos
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The Sparkle Lab
Get ready to sparkle, create, and shine! In this fun and creative course, students in 3rd–5th grade will explore the exciting world of diamond art and bedazzling. Students will learn how to use colorful gems, rhinestones, and decorative materials to transform everyday items into dazzling works of art. Through hands-on projects, students will practice creativity, focus, patience, and fine-motor skills while designing their own unique creations. From sparkling artwork to bedazzled crafts, each project gives students the chance to express their personality and imagination. No previous experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to make something that shines.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Mar
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Drawing
Students will use creativity and fine motor skills to draw various things.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: G. Lopez
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Diamond Art
Students will use fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and patience to complete Diamond Art activities.
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: G. Lopez
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Mixed Media Art
In this class students will make artwork using a combination of different media or materials. They will be mixing paint, ink, pencils with paper, fabric, or found objects. They can basically use anything they want to create their artwork.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos
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Mariner Posters
Students will design and create colorful banners while building creativity, teamwork, and artistic skills
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo
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Sparkle Squad
In Sparkle Squad, students will create fun, personalized projects while developing creativity, confidence, and fine-motor skills. From decorating accessories and school supplies to creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces, there are no limits to how much you can shine!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: J. Aguilar
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Rockin' Art Kids
Get ready to paint, create, and rock! In Rockin’ Art Kids, children will explore their creativity by transforming ordinary rocks into colorful works of art. Kids will learn simple painting techniques while creating fun designs such as animals, bugs, flowers, characters, and positive-message rocks. This fun, hands-on class encourages creativity, imagination, and self-expression while giving kids a chance to make something they can proudly take home and share.
Grades: 1, 2
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: G. Sanchez
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Spelling Bee
Ready to become a spelling champion? This fun and engaging course helps 4th graders strengthen their spelling skills, expand their vocabulary, and build the confidence needed to compete successfully in a spelling bee. Students will practice challenging words, learn helpful spelling strategies, and take part in fun activities designed to make learning exciting. Join the buzz and become a spelling champion! 🏆
Grades: 4 & 5
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructors: Y. Gonzalez, and A. Gamino
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Oral Language
This course prepares students to become confident, dynamic public speakers and storytellers through the art of oral interpretation. Students will select a piece of published literature, master strategies to memorize and internalize the text, and develop strong vocal expression and physical stage presence. The course culminates in students performing their memorized story at the District Oral Language Competition.
Grades: 4, 5
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Avila
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Mariner Science Squad
Students will take their completed science fair projects to the next level! During this course, students will create an eye-catching science fair board, organize their research and results, complete their abstract, and practice presenting their project with confidence. Get ready to design, prepare, and shine at the Science Fair!
Grades: 4 & 5
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: J. Rodriguez
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3rd grade Math Intervention
This session will focus on strengthening foundational math skills.
Grade: 3
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Cardenas
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Word Wizards
In this session we will build stronger reading skills through sight word practice, phonics fun, learning games, fluency stories, and exciting reading challenges!
Grade: 2
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: C. Ozaeta
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Beast Academy
Beast Academy is an engaging, challenging math program designed to help students develop strong mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students build both mathematical confidence and the skills needed to approach unfamiliar problems with curiosity and persistence.
Grades: 2 & 3
Tuesday and Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: F. Tan
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Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy helps students in grades 3–5 develop confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills. Through fun, hands-on activities, team-building challenges, and service projects, students will learn to lead by example, solve problems, and make a positive impact on their school and community.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: J. Rodriguez
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)