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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 5: April 20, 2026- June 3, 2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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Learning Through Play
Who says play is just for little kids? The Power of Play transforms the classroom into a laboratory of discovery. Students will move beyond basic social play into strategic, goal-oriented exploration. By engaging with engineering challenges, and collaborative logic games, learners develop essential for the 21st-century world: resilience, adaptive thinking, and teamwork.
Grades: TK, K, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: N. Silva
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Create and Play
Students will use their creativity to build and create with different things such as magnet blocks, Legos, arts materials and more. Students will have opportunity to use and explore calming fidgets to help refocus.
Grades: TK/K, 1
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: R. Arvizu
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Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts.
Grades: TK, K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Mojarra
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Cheerleading
Students will learn cheers and dances.
Grades: TK, K, 1, 2
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: R. Nunez
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Play, Create, Learn!
Children will learn through hands-on play! They will explore dramatic play, sensory activities, blocks, and creative art while building social skills, creativity, and problem-solving in a playful learning environment.
Grades: TK, K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: I. Arceo
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Color Time Club
Students will enjoy coloring with vibrant markers while learning simple techniques and expressing their creativity.
Grades: TK/K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: N. Ruiz
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Creative Play & Exploration Club
Creative Play & Exploration Club offers TK-3rd grade students a relaxing environment of hands-on play, games, problem-solving activities, and more. Students have free choice opportunities to explore their interest, build friendships, and nourish their imagination and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.
Grades: TK, K, 1, 2, 3
Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: A. Cruz
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Arts and Crafts
Students will explore different types of arts and craft making.
Grades: TK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Bustillo Gonzalez
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Piñata Making
Piñata Making.
Grades: TK/K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Mojarra
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Creative Kids Club
Join Creative Kids Club — your perfect place to explore art, make new friends, and have tons of fun! Each session, you'll dive into exciting creative projects like drawing, slime-making, and seasonal crafts where you can express yourself and try new things. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for a creative outlet, this welcoming club celebrates every skill level and every idea. Come ready to create, connect with other creative kids, and take home amazing artwork you'll be proud to display!
Grades: 2, 3
Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: H. Mendoza
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Social Dance
Social Dance is an active, course teaching fundamental techniques, rhythm, and etiquette for various social dance styles such as swing, salsa, waltz, mambo, hip-hop, folklorik and cha-cha. It focuses on social interaction, musicality, and technique. Students develop confidence, cardiovascular health, and cultural appreciation for dancing.
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: P. Guzman
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Clay Creations
Students will get to make clay models. We will begin working on guided projects, and as the weeks go on, students will use their imaginations to create their own creations.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Sanchez
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Gaming
Students will get to playing video and board games
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Baseball
Students will learn basics of baseball.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Crafty Creations
My Arts and Crafts class is a fun, hands-on creative space where students explore a variety of decorative and wearable projects. Students learn to design and create Seasonal deco mesh wreaths, experimenting with color, material, and seasonal themes. The class also includes making beadable pens, where students customize pens with beads and charms, and diamond art, focusing on patience, patterning, and detail. As well as charm bracelets.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: M. Azua
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Drama and Imagination Club
In this class students will become actors and build confidence and team skills with puppet shows and pretend play games.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Lamas
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Photography
Students will be using instant film cameras to add pictures to their own photo albums. They will get creative and get to journal as well!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: L. Saldana
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Book Club and Crafts
Come join us in our love for reading and crafts. Students will read and discuss engaging books in a fun, supportive group while earning AR points toward their reading medals. After reading, they will create crafts inspired by the story, encouraging creativity, imagination, and a love of reading.
Grades: 3
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: S. Sanchez
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Health 101 (Instructional Course)
Learn about the fundamentals of health and fitness as we 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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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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Badminton Blast! Active Kids Club
Badminton Blast is all about movement, learning, and fun. Students will practice beginner badminton skills like serving, rallying, drills and court movement while participating in exciting games and mini matches. This class helps kids stay active, improve coordination, and build confidence through play.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: MJ Flores
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Crafty Creations
My Arts and Crafts class is a fun, hands-on creative space where students explore a variety of decorative and wearable projects. Students learn to design and create Seasonal deco mesh wreaths, experimenting with color, material, and seasonal themes. The class also includes making beadable pens, where students customize pens with beads and charms, and diamond art, focusing on patience, patterning, and detail. As well as charm bracelets.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: M. Azua
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Creative Coloring
Students will use professional alcohol markers to explore blending, shading, and creative coloring techniques while completing fun and detailed art pages in a relaxing and creative environment.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: S. Fuson
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Scrapbooking & More!
Join scrapbooking class and turn your memories into awesome art! Get creative with stickers and colors, and have fun with friends!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Rivera
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Badminton Blast! Active Kids Club
Badminton Blast is all about movement, learning, and fun. Students will practice beginner badminton skills like serving, rallying, drills and court movement while participating in exciting games and mini matches. This class helps kids stay active, improve coordination, and build confidence through play.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: MJ. Flores
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Arts, Crafts, & Volleyball
Students will learn beginning volleyball skills like serving and teamwork while also enjoying creative projects such as jewelry making, diamond art, and painting. A fun mix of movement and creativity in a supportive environment!
Grades: 4
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: M. Landa
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Bling it on
Students will get creative and add some sparkle to make their own sparkly art. Students will decorate sparkly canvas and colorful diamond art keychains that they will be able to take home.
Grades: 4
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: J. Agno
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Dance, Arts & Crafts
Students will learn basic Latin dancing skills and enjoy the arts and crafts aspects of the culture roots.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Villavicencio
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)