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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.

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Registration is now open for all classes! The last day to register is Friday August 7th.

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.

  • Math Wizards

    Math Wizards

    Students will sharpen their Math skills through 'Number Talks', Math puzzles and collaborate to solve challenging math stories.

    Grade: 2

    Monday, and Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: P. Zarate

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  • The Math Zone

    The Math Zone

    Math is so much more than just numbers. Come and explore math in a fun and different way.

    Grades: 3, 4

    Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 PM

    Instructor: S. Gill

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  • Math Game Craft

    Math Game Craft

    Math Game Craft is Designed specifically for 4th and 5th-grade students, this targeted intervention course turns core math standards into an engaging, hands-on learning adventure. Through structured math games, collaborative challenges, and targeted skill-building, students will strengthen critical grade-level concepts—including place value, multi-digit operations, fractions, and problem-solving strategies. By blending intentional skill practice with play, this class helps students build mathematical fluency, clear up misconceptions, and develop the confidence needed to excel in their everyday math classrooms.

    Grades: 4, 5

    Tuesday, and Wednesday 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: A. Avila

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  • Healthy Hearts and Healthy Minds

    Healthy Hearts and Healthy Minds

    Discover the connection between physical movement, creativity, and emotional well-being in A Healthy Mind, A Healthy Heart. This engaging course is designed to nurture both body and mind through a combination of gentle yoga, mindful walking, and creative painting. Students will enjoy yoga sessions that improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, scenic walks that encourage movement and mindfulness, and painting activities that provide a fun, stress-free outlet for self- expression. Together, these experiences promote overall wellness, reduce stress, build confidence, and foster meaningful social connections.

    Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm

    Instructor: A. Rodriguez

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  • Bracelets and Bling

    Bracelets and Bling

    In this fun and creative class, students design and make their own bracelets, necklaces or keychains using colorful plastic beads. They will also have the opportunity to make charms for bookmarks and fun bead pets. While spending time with friends, they can create special pieces for themselves or thoughtful gifts for others. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable way to express creativity and have fun together.

    Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: S. Nunez Orozco

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  • Backyard Fun

    Backyard Fun

    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: 3, 4

    Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: L. Contreras

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  • The Fun Zone

    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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  • Bracelets and Bling

    Bracelets and Bling

    - In this fun and creative class, students design and make their own bracelets, necklaces or keychains using colorful plastic beads. They will also have the opportunity to make charms for bookmarks and fun bead pets. While spending time with friends, they can create special pieces for themselves or thoughtful gifts for others. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable way to express creativity and have fun together.

    Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday and Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm

    Instructor: S. Nunez Orozco

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  • Lego Masters

    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: 5

    Wednesday and Thursday: 3:30-4:30 pm

    Instructor: L. Contreras

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  • Kindergarten Outside Activities

    Kindergarten Outside Activities

    This fun and engaging outdoor course introduces kindergarten students to a variety of age-appropriate games and movement activities designed to build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Children will participate in exciting activities such as kickball, T-ball/baseball, soccer, ribbon dancing, bubble play, relay races, and cooperative games. Through active play, students will develop gross motor skills, improve balance and coordination, practice following directions, and strengthen social skills while enjoying fresh air and exercise. Every class focuses on having fun, staying active, and encouraging a lifelong love of movement in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

    Grade: Kindergarten

    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: E. Mar

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  • Imagination Station

    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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  • Slime

    Slime

    Students will make slime

    Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30-3:30 pm

    Instructor: D. Valdovinos

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  • Mariner Banner Making

    Mariner Banner Making

    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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  • The Sparkle Lab

    The Sparkle Lab

    Let your creativity shine in this sparkling, hands-on art class! Students in grades 2–5 will explore the colorful world of gem art, bedazzling, and diamond art while creating dazzling projects they can proudly take home. Using vibrant gems, rhinestones, and diamond painting techniques, students will decorate a variety of fun items, practice following patterns, and design their own unique masterpieces.

    Throughout the course, students will strengthen fine motor skills, patience, creativity, and attention to detail in a fun and supportive environment. Each class features exciting new projects that encourage self-expression and imagination while building confidence through art. No prior experience is needed. Bring your creativity and get ready to sparkle! 

    Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm

    Instructor: E. Mar

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  • Mosaic Art

    Mosaic Art

    Students will have fun creating art using tiles, papers, and other materials.

    Grades: 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm

    Instructor: D. Valdovinos

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  • Sensory Superstars

    Sensory Superstars

    Get ready to squish, create, explore, and make a difference! In Sensory Superstars, everyday is a new adventure filled with hands-on fun. Students will dive into exciting sensory activities like slime, sensory bins, painting, science experiments and creative crafts!

    Grades: 3, 4, 5

    Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 4:30-5:30 pm

    Instructor: J. Aguilar

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  • Leadership Academy

    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

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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)