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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 (starting November 15th)
Session 3 will be from December 2nd to February 21st
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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Slime
Learning how to create different types of slime
Grades: 3 & 5
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, 4
Monday and Tuesday, 2:30-3:30PM
Instructor: E. Zamora
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LEGO STEM
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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Arts and Crafts
We will be working on a holiday wreath, along with some diamond art, holiday bracelets and coloring.
Grades: 3, 4,5
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Instructor: N. Ronk
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Photography
Students will be using instant film cameras to add pictures to their own photo albums. They will get creative and decorate their album as well!
Grades: 2 & 4
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: E. Huerta
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Football: Rules, Terminology, and Skills
Students will be taught basic football terminology and rules, as well as be given an opportunity to learn and increase their skills associated with football.
Grades: 4 & 5
Monday through Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm
Instructor: M. Boydstun
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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, 3
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: J. Robertson
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Game Club
Playing Nintendo Switch, Board Games and Outdoor Games/Activities.
Grades: 2 & 4
Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: S. Salim
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Art
Introduction to Art fundamentals.
Grades: 4 & 5
Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: R. Pimentel
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STEAM Olympiad Math Games
This class is open to all 4th and 5th grade students who are interested in learning how to play Sudoku, Mancala, Contig, and Circle Tic Tac Toe. Students will be invited to try out for our school Math Team if they wish to do so.
Grades: 4 & 5
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30 pm
Instructor: MJ. Gonzalez
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G.A.T.E. Fairy Tales & More
G.A.T.E Students will venture the land of Fairy Tales where we will read classic stories together and have deep discussions. Culminating activity will be shared at the GATE Festival.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday through Wednesday, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: E. Basconcillo
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Battle of the Books
Students will be reading books on the Battle of the Books list and taking AR quizzes. We will be practicing battle rounds as well.
Grades: 3
Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: V. Campos
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)