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Albany Park Panthers
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!
Session 2: September 23, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Session 2 registrations will open on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm!
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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Painting by Design
A new spin on paint by numbers. As well as creating their own masterpieces.
Grades: TK, Kinder, 1, 2
Wednesday and Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: B. Garnica
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Reading Games
Improve reading skills through engaging games and activities.
Grades: Kinder, 1
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: N. Zamora
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LEGOS
Students will build and create fun objects utilizing LEGO blocks.
Grades: 1, 2
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Mrs. Corina
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The Puzzle Crafters
Students will have an opportunity to increase their mental speed and improve their short term memory all while having an exciting time putting jigsaw puzzles together. This course allows students to work in a team setting where completing puzzles together can strengthen peer bonds and create opportunities for quality time and shared experiences. Most importantly, this course provides a break from screens and encourages hands-on, tactile engagement.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Fuentez
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Slime Club
Students will be using their math skills and will learn science when making slime. Students will learn how slime is made and how it becomes a non-Neotonian fluid (liquid solid). They will be using their fine motor skills. Slime will also provide an ideal medium for sensory stimulation as it engages multiple senses such as touch, smell, sight, and hearing as well as additional senses.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos
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Gardening
Students will be planting flowers.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: D. Valdovinos
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Puppet Club
Join the Puppet Club where you will learn and have fun at the same time. Puppetry is a form of theater where you manipulate a puppet to any character you like. It will help you express yourself and learn social skills as well as communication skills that can help in the future. Even if your shy I know you will enjoy it.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday and Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: I. Salazar
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Arts and Crafts
Students will engage in various arts and crafts. They will paint, melt beads, and do diamond painting.
Grades: 2, 3
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: C. Oropeza
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Pottery/Clay Art
Kids will learn to express their creativity with clay and help them engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
Grades: 2, 3
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: M. Ramirez
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How to Draw
Students will learn how to draw popular cartoon and characters following step by step instructions.
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: K. Mendoza
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Become a Happy Planner!
Forgetting to turn in your assignments? Can't remember to study for a test? Is your planner NEVER signed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to be a Happy Planner. Join me on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and learn to become more organized with a cute planner and stickers!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: C. Carabes
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Cheerleading
Fundamentals of Cheerleading
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: S. Rodriguez
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Battle of the Books Prep
This course is designed to help 3rd grade students read and prepare for the Battle of the Books Competition.
Grade: 3
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: K. Mendoza
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Scrapbooking Club
The students will be exploring their imagination through the art of scrapbooking.
Grades: 3, 4
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: M. Morfin
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Painting Class
Fun with painting, learning colors and styles.
Grades: 3, 4
Wednesday and Thursday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: P. Rodriguez
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E-Sports
Game club plays electronic games (e.g. Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Minecraft etc.)and board games (e.g. Uno, Guess Who, Checkers etc.).
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: M. Guzman
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Sports
Students will learn fundamentals of a variety of sports. Students will practice different skills and apply skills in sports club.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: R. Salinas
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Board Games
Students will play board games that help with critical thinking skills, communication skills, and social skills.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday and Thursday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: E. Trujillo
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Photography
We will be taking pictures and working with the scrapbooking club to create memorable scrapbooks using their creativity.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Wednesday and Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: S. Gonzales
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Book Club/Battle of the Books 4th & 5th Grade
See Mrs. Mendez
Grades: 4, 5
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: C. Mendez
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Science Club
This course is a two part course, if you sign up for session 1 you will need to commit to session 2. In this session, students will learn about the Science Fair, research projects, decide what your project will be, and learn how to create a science logbook. ***See Mrs. DeClaro if you are interested in science club.
Grades: 4, 5 ONLY*
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: C. DeClaro
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Oral Language
Students will memorize and recite reading passages.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday and Tuesday
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Vergara
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School Spirit Activities
Students will engage in school activities such as planning and collaboration for school events.
Grades: 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
October 1st-November 22nd time will be 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: A. Fuentez
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Health
Health hygiene, social skills and safety.
Grades: 5
Thursday and Friday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: J. Vega
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)