Programs

 

Our programs are as diverse as the community they serve. We are sure there is something at the CSFYCA just for you! *

* If you’d like to suggest other programs, please click Contact Us and let us know your thoughts.

Please note: If there is no school, then there is no after-school program (for example, if school is cancelled due to a snow day, then any after-school program scheduled for that day will be cancelled as well). Summer programs vary.

Together, empowering individuals to build better communities…

After-School Programs for Fall/Winter 2009/2010


In addition to our traditional after-school curriculum (homework assistance, tutoring, computer lab use and training, ect.), this Fall/Winter we will also be offering a broad range of programs to help promote the educational, artistic, emotional, and positive social growth of our community’s youth. For example:

Book and Writing Clubs:
Students will practice writing skills while exploring ideas and facts that they find value and interest in. Various writing forms such as poetry, creative short stories, plays, and interviews will be published in a community newsletter or preformed by fellow peers. Students will be encouraged to read as many books as they want. Rewards such as pizza parties or special activities will be gifted upon reaching a marked number of books.

Arts and Crafts Projects:
Hand-Building with Clay Workshops – Students will tap into their creative side by building forms, vessels, and statuettes.
Woodworking/Shop Classes – This career-building project will teach students basic woodworking and building skills. They will create functional and interesting pieces while learning how to be a team player.
Seasonal Photo Shoots/Exhibits – Students will be taken on guided walks throughout our community which will focus on seasonal changes and help them get in touch with nature and culture. Students will learn how to use the computer in conjunction with the cameras. They will also practice writing skills by crafting brief descriptions and editorials of the photos they’ve taken.
Painting and Drawing – Students will explore different mediums such as acrylic paints, pastels, and charcoal. They will discover their own preference of still life or abstract art styles.


Nutrition:
Gardening – Students will experience the rewarding bounty of food they’ve grown on their own. They will learn how to care for the soil and proper planting conditions and methods.
Cooking – Students will learn about the importance of a balanced diet and making healthy choices. They will learn how to prepare meals, as well as important kitchen facts and procedures.

Mind/Body Awareness:
Students will learn to connect with their bodies through movement and breathing exercises such as Yoga, Chi Gong, and Do-In. They will learn how to relieve stress while bringing their bodies and minds into a state of harmony and balance.