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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.
Check out the courses
for your school below!
Session 2: September 23 - November 22
Registration Now Open!
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Art & Crafts (Fine Motor Training)
Kids will be able to develop thier fine motor skills by praticipating in different types of arts and crafts activites approprite for thier age.
Grades: Tk, K
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Bustillo
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Social Play with Mrs. Silva
learning to share, take turns, and play with peers.
Grades: Tk, K
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: N. Silva
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Imaginative Play
Kids will use their imaginations to pretend to do everyday things. Such as grocery shop, cook, work on cars, camping and many other things.
Grades: Tk, K, 1
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: R. Arvizu
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Beginner's Golf
This course is for beginners in developing fundamental golf skills from terminology to performance.
Grades: Tk, K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Enriquez
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Fort Building & Gross Motor Play
Students will have access to materials to build forts, play tents and tunnels. They will also have balance beams, stepping stones and more. Students will be able to build, crawl and play at the end of their school day.
Grades: K
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 pm
Instructor: L. Stansberry
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Let's Be Creative
Students will create art using differnt mediums. From painting to string art. We will learn about rhythm using our hands, feet and small handheld instruments.
Grades: K, 1
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: N. Medina
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Building Fine Motor Skills
Students will have the opportunity to build their fine motor skills doing a variety of fun activities. We will manipulate playdough, thread objects, paint, stack objects, and more! Join us as we develop control and strength while learning!
Grades: K, 1
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: F. Gonzalez
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Reading & Crafts
Bring together two great activities that students love! Reading books and making crafts linked to a story. Crafts bring the book or story alive, and the story adds meaning to the Art! Students will create arts and crafts using various materials, painting, drawing, and coloring.
Grades: K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: M. Montemayor
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Arts & Crafts
students will create craft projects using different mediums and materials.
Grades: K, 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: G. Boydstun
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Art & Storytelling
Students will listen to stories and create art pieces utilizing various art materials, such as markers, oil pastels, color pencils, crayons, etc.
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: C. Pulido
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Build Your Own World
Students will use various materials, such as legos, magnatiles, and blocks to create communities and explore other possible creations.
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: C. Pulido
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Career Exploration
Students will set goals for home and school to learn about goal setting and the successes and challenges they encounter. They will later identify a career that they would like to pursue in their future. Together we will explore those careers to learn what they are all about and what steps they may need to take to prepare for them.
Grades: 1, 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: C. Rodriguez
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Everything is Awesome with Legos
Students will build with legos and play board games.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Arts & Crafts
Crafts and Art.
Grades: 2
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Mojarra
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Dancing Cumbia
Dance classes help promote self-confidence and boost self-esteem. This will allow your child to connect with not only their physical well-being, but also their mental well-being. Dance provides kids with an expressive outlet to be who they are.
Grades: 2, 3
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: P. Guzman
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Running Club
Students will learn the basics of running for distance as well as speed. We will be performing stretching, breathing, and running drills to improve our cardiovascular endurance.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: F. Huerta
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AR Book Club
Join us for some reading fun! You will be able to read with the teacher, with a partner, or on your own! There will be books available for you to find a comfy spot in the room and enjoy or you will be able to read on MyOn or Epic!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30p.m.-3;30p.m.
Instuctor: K. Sanchez
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A.R. Book Club
Come and join the reading fun! Students will have the opportunity to read and take AR quizzes. This is a fun reading book club where students can read with a friend, as a whole class, or individually. Students will have an opportunity to earn their AR medals and can also earn prizes and treats as they meet their reading goals.
Grades: 3
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: S. Sanchez
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Stitch & Giggles Club
The Stitch & Giggle Club is a fun, creative, and educational after-school club for grades 3 and 4, where kids learn the art of needlepoint while having a great time with friends. Needlepoint is a type of embroidery that involves stitching thread through a fabric canvas using a needle.
Grades: 3, 4
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Guzman
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Switch Gaming
Students will play video games on switch
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: D. Gonzalez
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Zumba Fitness Club
Zumba Fitness Club will be your best stress reliever place. You will learn basic zumba steps that will change your life forever. Let the rhythm fuel your soul and the steps shape your goals! Come ready to see the new version of you! Zumba Fitness Club It Is!!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: B. Ramirez
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¡Vamos a tejer!
Este curso es para estudiantes que deseen aprender a tejer mientras abordamos conversaciones en español.
This course is for students who would like to learn to crochet while engaging in Spanish conversations.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: V. Zendejas
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STEM Olympiad
Are you ready to take your passion for STEM 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. To register, please see Mrs. Bejar in Room 4.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Bejar
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Lego Construction
Students will be engaging in fun activities as they endeavor into the art of Lego construction.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: E. Villavicencio
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Graphic Design
Students will learn to design flyers, posters, holiday cards, invitations, and more.
Grades: 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: K. Fernandez
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Legos
Use your critical thinking skills to build and create various lego sets.
Grades: 5
Monday, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: G. Carnero
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Critical Thinking
Students will explore various methods to build on their critical thinking skills.
Grades: 5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: S. Carnero
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)