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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 available courses
for your school below!
Student registration for Session 3 is now open!
Available Courses
Session 3 will be from December 1st to February 20th.
Parents, please make sure to check the grade levels on classes before registering. Please note that students that register for classes later than 2:30pm will have to be picked up after school and dropped off for their class unless they attend the after school POWER program.
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Clay Arts and Crafts
Students will create different clay projects in class. Students will improve fine motor skills and boost their creativity. They will build their self-expression, confidence, and social skills through collaborative play.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4,
Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: E. Zamora
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Literacy Arts and Crafts
Students will listen to a book and complete an art activity/craft related to the story.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: J. Robertson
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Super Comic Club
This will be a literacy course. Students will have access to a wide selection of graphic novels. We will add an art component and a writing section weekly to promote intrinsic reading. Once students have a joy for reading, instead of thinking of it as a chore, they become much more empowered and progress much more quickly. Grades 2-5 are inviting upon availability in the class.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesdays and Wednesdays , 2:30 pm- 3:30pm
Instructor: J. Pizano
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Miss Karlies' Dance Class
Miss Karlie will teach hip hop dance. A new dance will be taught every week. Come join the fun and learn some moves!!!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 2:30pm- 3:30pm
Instructor: K. Angkahan
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Pokémon & One Piece Card Game : A STEM Journey for 2nd to 4th Graders
Join us for a fun-filled class that combines the thrill of the Pokémon & One Piece card game with essential STEM learning, teamwork, and strategic thinking!
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Instructor: A. Meneses
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Art of Animation
Students develop media literacy and art skills as we watch and discuss various animated films as well as hands-on animation projects
Grades: 4, 5
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: V. Olmos
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Mancala/Sudoku Board Games
Students will learn fundamentals and strategies of sudoku and mancala utilizing board games.
Grades 3, 4, 5
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30pm- 4:30pm
Instructor: A. Gonzalez
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Gaming Club
Playing games including Nintendo switch, board games as well as indoor and outdoor games.
Grades: 2 & 3
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: S. Salim
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LEGO STEM
Children will engage in hands-on building challenges. They will develop critical thinking, problem solving, and team work skills in a fun and creative environment.
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: V. Reyes
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Diamond Art and Design
Students will making diamond art coasters and diamond art key chains. Students will also be designing cups, etc.
Grades: 5
Wednesdays through Fridays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: V. Villalvazo
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Oral Language
This course is designed for our 4th and 5th graders who are interested in participating in our Princeton Oral Language Team.
Grades: 4 & 5
Mondays & Tuesdays , 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: E. Basconcillo
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)