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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 1 is now open!
Available Courses
Session 1 will be from July 28th to September 18th.
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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Next Level Gaming
Students will to learn, play, and grow through video games.
Grades: 5
Mondays through Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: M. Leon
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Book Club
Students will have opportunities to participate in book read alouds, complete activities related to books, read books on their own, and can take AR quizzes during this time.
Grades: 2 & 3
Mondays through Wednesdays , 3:30pm- 4:30pm
Instructor: MJ Gonzalez
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Photography
Students will learn the basics of taking pictures, including lighting, angles, and framing. They will also use their photos to create fun scrapbook pages and projects.
Grades: 3, 4, & 5
Fridays, 2:30pm -3:30pm
Instructor: A. Pimentel
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Intervention
ELA & Math Intervention
Grades: 2
Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30
Instructor J. Robertson
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Beast Academy
Students learn important math and problem learning skills through an online math program.
Grades: 3
Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: C. Smith
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Beast Academy
Students learn important math and problem learning skills through an online math program.
Grades: 5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2:30 -3:30
Instructor: MJ Gonzalez
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Jewelry Club
Jewelry Club is a fun, hands-on enrichment program where students will explore their creativity through jewelry making and decorative crafts. Participants will design and create items such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, keychains, and bedazzled accessories while learning basic crafting techniques and expressing their unique style. The club encourages creativity, fine motor skill development, problem-solving, and self-expression in a positive, collaborative environment. Students will have the opportunity to complete a variety of projects and take home their handmade creations throughout the session.
Grades: 2, 3, & 4
Wednesdays through Fridays, 3:30-4:30
Instructor: J. Garcia (Miss Julie)
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The world of Pokémon & One Piece: A STEM Journey for 2nd to 4th Graders
Join us for a fun-filled class that combines arts and crafts & the thrill of the Pokémon and one piece tcg/board/switch games with essential STEM learning, teamwork, and strategic thinking, creativity and motor skills!!
Grades: 2, 3, & 4
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30- 5:30
Instructor: A. Meneses
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LEGO STEM
LEGO STEM class is a hands-on learning experience where students use LEGO bricks and kits to explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Through fun and engaging building activities, students develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork.
Grades: K, 1, & 2
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: V. Reyes
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Arts and Crafts (Session A)
Students will use creative expression, fine motor skill development, and hands-on exploration using diverse media like painting, drawing, and clay.
Grades: K, 1, & 2
Wednesdays through Fridays, 3:30-4:30
Instructor: L. Salim
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Arts and Crafts (Session B)
Students will use creative expression, fine motor skill development, and hands-on exploration using diverse media like painting, drawing, and clay.
Grades: 3, 4, & 5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30-5:30
Instructor: L. Salim
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Gaming Club
We learn to play board games, play outdoor/indoor games, do challenges and compete in teams as well as play games on the Nintendo switch.
Grades: 1 & 2
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: S. Salim
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Creative Writing and Scrapbooking
Students will be given the opportunity to think and write creatively, based on different prompts given by instructor. In doing so, writing by hand improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning. Additionally, students will use their creativity to scrapbook a page or two, correlating to what they wrote.
Grades: 5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30-5:30
Instructor: L. Valenzuela
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DIY Style Lab
A class where kids are able to customize shirts, cups, mugs, pencil boxes, pencil pouches, tote bags, etc.
Grades: 5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30-5:30
Instructor: V. Villalvazo
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Playdough and Squishy Making
Building sculptures out of play doh , sensory squishy play and making.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, & 5
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: E. Quevedo
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Miss Karlie's 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
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: K. Angkahan
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Beast Academy
Students learn important math and problem learning skills through an online math program.
Grades: 2
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-3:30
Instructor: J. Magana
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)