Committed to Working Together for a Better Education Through Excellence
Nueva Vista Phoenix
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 courses
for your school below!
Session 2: September 21 - November 20, 2026
REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 2 IS NOW CLOSED!
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR SESSION 3 ONCE IT OPENS. SESSION 3 WILL BE FROM 11/30/26-2/19/27.
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Arts and Crafts
Students will participate in fun and engaging art activities.
Grades: Tk, K, 1
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Guzman
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Play, Paint, & Create
Students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities, including arts and crafts, sensory play, building challenges, and creative play. Students will have opportunities to explore their creativity, practice problem-solving, develop fine motor skills, and work with others in a fun and engaging environment.
Grade: Tk, K, 1
Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30-4:30
Instructor: I. Arceo
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Little Learners
Practicing fine motor skills through hands-on arts and crafts and play activities! Students will practice building hand strength, and coordination. Come ready to explore, play, and learn!
Grade: Tk, K
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 3:30-4:30
Instructor: N. Silva
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Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts.
Grades: Tk, K, 1
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Mojarra
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Create and Imagine Club
Foster creativity and imaginative thinking with pretend play, crafts, painting and more.
Grade: Tk, K
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 3:30-4:30
Instructor: E. Lamas
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Baseball
Students will learn the basics of baseball
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Games, Drawing, and more
Student will have the opportunity to play video games, board games, and drawing.
Grade: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday-Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Gaming
Come and join our power of play and learning with our exciting after school Nintendo Switch class! Students will explore teamwork, problem solving, and creativity through fun, interactive games they love. It's a great way to make new friends, build confidence, and unwind after a busy school day. Whether they're racing, building, or adventuring, every session is packed with fun and laughter.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: F. Huerta
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Health 101
Learn about the fundamentals of Health and fitness. We will read through health promoting articles and learn new skills in different sports!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: F. Huerta
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Math Intervention
Small group intervention targeting students who are struggling in first grade math concepts from first semester while using manipulatives, math games and hands-on learning.
Grade: 1
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 2:30-3:30
Instructor: K. Enriquez
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Reading Intervention
Reading Intervention
Grade: 1
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Mojarra
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Reading Spanish Intervention
Reading for fluency and comprehension in Spanish.
Grade: 2
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: P. Guzman
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Spelling Bee
Students will participate in fun and engaging activities designed to strengthen their spelling skills. They will learn helpful spelling rules, patterns, and strategies while building vocabulary and confidence as they prepare for the school Spelling Bee competition.
Grade: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30-3:30
Instructor: N. Gonzalez
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STEAM Olympiad Engineering
Are you ready to think like an engineer and problem-solver? In this exciting course, students will apply the engineering design process to build a Rube Goldberg machine or Mousetrap Car, preparing them for district and county competitions later in the year.
Grade: 4,5
Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30-4:30
Instructor: E. Bejar
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STEAM Olympiad: Game & Strategy
Are you ready to take your math skills to the next level? Look no further – the STEM Olympiad awaits, offering a dynamic and collaborative experience like no other! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to blend teamwork, knowledge, and fun.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: A. Cruz
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Oral Language
Students will prepare for the district oral language festival.
Grade: 4, 5
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: L. Torres
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STEAM Olympiad Engineering
Are you ready to think like an engineer and problem-solver? In this exciting course, students will apply the engineering design process to build a Rube Goldberg machine or Mousetrap Car, preparing them for district and county competitions later in the year.
Grade: 4, 5
Monday-Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Bejar
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Spanish Oral Language
We will be preparing for the 1st ever Spanish oral language festival this session
Grade: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30-3:30
Instructor: G. Boydstun
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ELPAC Prep
EL students will work on ELD tasks that will prepare them for the ELPAC assessment.
Grades: 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Guzman
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)