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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Crafting Kindness Card Club

Join us in spreading smiles, one handmade card at at time! Our club brings together creative minds and kind hearts to design and craft greeting cards filled with positivity, encouragement, and Joy! We'll share our cards with students and staff to brighten days and remind others they're appreciated. Come craft, connect and make kindness contagious!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: J. Aguilar

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Filography "String Art"

Unlock a surprisingly simple yet spectacular craft as you delve into Filography (String Art)! You'll learn the techniques to transform a simple board into a hypnotizing piece of modern art using vibrant threads and strategically placed pins to generate complex, eye-catching geometric patterns. Create a custom, professional-looking masterpiece in just one session—no experience required!
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: A. Avila

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Backyard Fun

Activities that involve a ball like basketball, soccer, or volleyball. Also I will have capture the flag. When the weather is bad we will be inside the cafeteria options will be board games, sports magazines, and coloring.
Grades: 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras

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Crafting Through the Holidays

Students will engage in various Winter themed crafts and hands on activities.
Grades: 3, 5
Monday, Tuesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: R. Avelar

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Charms and Beads

In this course, students will show their creative skills by making beaded pens, beaded keychains, designing their own tote bags, and diamond art paintings! Students will be able to work independently or with their peers. Students will be able to take home their finished products!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: F. Tan

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Machine Sewing

In machine sewing class, students will have a hands on to operate the high speed sewing machine. Students will learn how to measure, mark and cut the fabric. Students will learn how to sew apron, tote bag, scrunchie, curtains, pillow cases, etc.
Grade: 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: F. Hadraki

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Color the World Through Young Eyes

In this class, students will paint, craft, and capture their surroundings with photography. Students will learn to express their unique perspectives while developing fine motor skills, imagination, and artisitc confidence. Every project ecourages our little artists to see the world in color.
Grade: Kindergarten
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: K. Cruz

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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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Craft Your Memories, One Page at a Time

Students will design beautiful scrapbook pages using photos, stickers, paper and colorful decorations.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30-3:0 pm
Instructor: M. Hernandez

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Drawing and Painting Class

Students will explore and develop their artistic skills in creating visual artwork.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos

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3D Builders

Creativity and focus go hand in hand as kids dive into the exciting world of 3D puzzle building and custom bow making. This hands-on course blends mindfulness with mischief—encouraging students to think critically, follow patterns, and express their unique style through colorful, crafty creations.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo

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Bows and Beads

Design colorful bow and custom bead jewelry while building creativity, focus and confidence. Each project is hand on, fun, unique and kids get to take home their beautiful creations to wear, share or gift.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Hermosillo

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Backyard Games- Get your game up!

Games that are traditionally played outdoors or activities that involve a ball for example basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football.
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: L. Contreras

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Morningside Running Club

The Morningside Running Club is open to all students in grades 1-5. This exciting club provides students the opportunity to practice running both short and long distances as they prepare for competitions held throughout Kern County. The Morningside Running Club offers a fantastic way for students to stay active, build endurance, and have fun while developing a lifelong love for fitness.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Pantoja

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Slime Class

Students will make slime.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and 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, Avelar, 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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