Sombra del Monte
Before and After School programs at Sombra del Monte Elementary School
Before & After School Programs
Program Name: | Children's Choice |
Agency Name: | Children's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
Phone Number: |
505-296-2880 |
Website: |
http://www.childrens-choice.org |
Description of Program:
There are a lot of Choices at Children's Choice! We offer a variety of activities for children to CHOOSE from that are fun and educational. There are a mix of child-directed activities, staff-facilitated activities, clubs, enrichment classes, field trips, presentations, visits from outside groups, special events, and snacks. Enrichment Classes are taught by instructors who have expertise in the class topic. Examples of enrichment classes are ballet, stop-animation, sculpting, karate, brass instruments, photography, French, and science.
More details:
| Days / Hours of Operation | Grades / Ages Served | Espanol? | Eligibility Criteria for Participation | Parent / Family Requirements for Student Participation | Breakfast Provided? | Snacks Provided? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-F 7 AM - 6 PM |
K-6 5-12 years |
yes |
none |
none |
Yes |
Yes |
Location information:
| Location | If an after-school program, how do students leave the program? |
|---|---|
| On campus |
Parent pick-up |
Cost information:
| Cost | Sliding Scale Available? | Scholarships Available? | Financial Aid Available? | Childcare Subsidy Available? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Additional Information:
Curriculum Statement:
Intentionality is the key to programming. Quality school-age care programming provides balance in a child’s life – balance between work and play; rituals and novelty; choice and community-building. Constructive pedagogy teaches how important active, hands-on experiences are in the learning process, so we use many resources to ensure the program focuses on the positive development of the whole child, integrating strategies for physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
The activities are but one component of intentional programming that we consider. We provide a developmentally appropriate routine that is consistent and stable yet flexible, a routine that allows for the individual developmental needs of school-age children. Every child has unique needs. Some kids need to relax quietly right after school, some need a snack, some kids need to run off some energy, and some need to talk to their friends. Our routine allows kids to make these choices and explore and experiment with many other child-directed activities when the school bell rings. Children need some time to settle in before beginning the staff-directed activities that are integrated into the schedule.
It is important that children have the opportunity to develop and practice social skills during activities so most activities involve mixed-age groups and a lot of interaction and playfulness. Novelty in experiential learning is a key to brain development, so we provide a variety of experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, role plays, long- and short-term projects, and enrichment clubs.
The school-age care curriculum focuses on a variety of skills through the implementation of enrichment clubs that may emphasize art, math, science, theater, physical education, music, journalism, the environment or public service. Through these enrichment clubs, we teach life skills such as cooking, earning/saving money, wise consumerism, health, nutrition, and safety; as well as social competencies such as problem solving, decision-making, negative peer pressure resistance skills, conflict resolution skills, friendship skills, and comfort with people of different backgrounds.
