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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 2 is now Open!
Available Courses (starting September 23rd)
Session 2 will be from September 23rd to November 22nd
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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Diamond Art (Block B)
Diamond Art is a fun way to be creative and teaches students how to be patient while creating their mosaic- like art.
Grades: 3, 4
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:30- 5:30pm
Instructor: K. Gutierrez
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Diamond Art (Block A)
Diamond Art is a fun way to be creative and teaches students how to be patient while creating their mosaic- like art.
Grades: 5
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30- 4:30pm
Instructor: K. Gutierrez
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Slime
Learning how to create different types of slime
Grades: 1, 2 ,3, 4
Wednesday through Friday, 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: T. Adkison
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Cheerleading
The students will be taught basic cheerleading skills, dances and cheers.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday & Friday, 3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: L. Salim
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Clay Arts and Crafts
Students will create clay projects. Students will use unique techniques and imagination. Students will develop creative thinking in a stress free environment.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Monday and Tuesday, 2:30-3:30PM
Instructor: E. Zamora
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LEGO STEM Challenges
Students will be engaging in an exciting activity involving LEGO bricks. They will have the opportunity to build and participate in a variety of themed challenges that aim to promote critical thinking, imagination, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, this activity will encourage teamwork as they work collaboratively in teams.
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Instructor: V. Reyes
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Building Wonders
Students will use their imaginations to build with Keva planks and magnetic tiles.
Grades: K, 1
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: C. Jung
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Creative Playroom
Creative play can help children grow emotionally socially and physically. We will be using hands on and sensory toys for them to have fun and use their imagination.
Grades: K, 1,
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: V. Ayon
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Bracelet and Keychain Making
Getting creative and showing students how cool and fashionable it is to make colorful beaded bracelets and keychains. Showing them many different ways and techniques they can use to make wonderful things with beads and lettering.
Grades: 4,5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Instructor: S. Mojarra
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Scrapbooking
Taking pictures and making scrapbooks.
Grades: 2, 3, 4 ,5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: E. Huerta
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Video Editing
Students will be able to use Ipads and Imovie to create movies and videos.
Grades: 4,5
Monday and Tuesday, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: R. Baldoz
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Introduction to Singing
This class is for students who love to sing. Students will learn basic singing techniques, practice listening skills, rhythm, and work on fun songs in a group setting. Students will feel more confident performing simple songs.
Grades: 3,4,5
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Pimentel
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Weight Lifting and Physiology
Using our on campus Fitness Lab, students will gain an understanding of their own physiology, as well as effective exercises targeting specific muscle groups. The course will cover the idea of "splits", or weight training targeting specific muscle groups through the use of specific exercises. Students will also learn the benefits of an active lifestyle, and how physical fitness is directly related to both emotional and mental well-being.
Grades: 4,5
Monday through Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: M. Boydstun
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Jewlery Making
Students will make jewelry using beads and plastic string.
Grades: 3,4
Mondays and Tuesday, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: V. Campos
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Literacy/ Arts and Crafts
Students will listen to a book and then complete an art/craft activity that relates to the book.
Grades: 1,2
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: J. Robertson
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Game Club
Having fun playing board games, out door games and more!
Grades: 3,4,5
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: S. Salim
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Art
Introduction to Art fundamentals.
Grades: 5
Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: R. Pimentel
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Science Fair
This class is only for Princeton students who qualify for the District Science Fair. Classes will run from October 28th - November 20th
Grades: 4,5
Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:30- 3:30 pm
Instructor: MJ. Gonzalez
PLEASE SEE MRS GONZALEZ FOR SIGN UPS
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)