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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!
Student registration for Session 2 now open! Last day to register Friday 9/20!
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Morningside Running Club
Morningside Running Club is open to all students 1-5. It is a club where students practice running short and long distances to prepare for competitions held around Kern County. Morningside Running Club is an excellent opportunity for students to have fun and exercise.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Pantoja
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Arts and Crafts
Students will learn about traditional and contemporary crafts, and produce art objects that are both functional and decorative.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: K. Nunez
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Puzzling It Up
Students will build 3D puzzles to help develop problem solving skills.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo
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Lego Dots
Build bracelets, keychains, unicorns and more with Lego Dots!
Grades: 1, 2
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: P. Zarate
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Music
Students may use movement and games to develop their appreciation for music.
Grades: TK, K
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: B. Fernandez
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Cursive
Student will develop the motor skills needed to write letters, words, and sentences. They will practice proper pencil grip, and position of the arm and wrist while writing cursive.
Grades: 3
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor M. Ayon
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Crochet with Me
In this course you will learn the basics of crocheting. Students will learn to crochet by making hats, scarves, messenger bags, friendship bracelets, fingerless mitts, hair accessories, decorations and more.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5,
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: C. Ozaeta
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Calling all Florists!
Students will create beautiful flowers, bouquets, and plants using legos.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Valdez
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Book Club
Book Club! Join us for some reading fun! Read with a partner or on your own! There will be books available for you to choose from or you will be able to read on MyOn or Epic!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Cardenas
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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: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: K. Garibay
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Origami Plus
Origami, the art of paper folding, offers a range of benefits for students across various aspects of their development. Here’s how it can be particularly advantageous: Enhances Fine Motor Skills Boosts Cognitive Abilities Encourages Patience and Perseverance Promotes Creativity Facilitates Learning in Geometry and Mathematics Improves Memory and Concentration Fosters a Sense of Accomplishment Encourages Collaborative Learning Provides Stress Relief Overall, integrating origami into educational activities can be a fun and effective way to support various aspects of students' development. For advanced students that may finish early they will be working on 3d puzzles.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Gamino
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Avengers Assemble
Students will build Avenger characters using legos. Students will use problem solving skills as well as learn to work collaboratively with others to complete their lego sets.
Grades: 3, 4
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Y. Gonzalez
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Sweater Weather Crafts
Students will create a variety of crafts during the Fall Season.
Grade: 4
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: J. Felix
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Autumn Crafting
5th Grade students will create and enjoy a variety of Fall crafts.
Grade: 5
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: R. Avelar
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)