2023-2024 Before & After School Program Registration

Our After School Programs have currently reached capacity, to join please complete the EUSD interest form, which is the application for the program this year.

Interest Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF38-MMJ11Et0k5lvoxKZijlYtzAhFzUoihkjRBuWBQfmTjA/viewform

From there, we will be in contact with you if we have a spot for your student. PLEASE NOTE this application does not guarantee acceptance or a spot in the program. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 760-839-5483.

In partnership with Escondido Union School District, the City of Escondido will offer a no cost before and after school program that focuses on expanding academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students before and after the regular school day. Our goal is to provide an environment with a wide variety of hands-on enrichment activities, physical recreation opportunities, academic assistance, and supportive supervision.

 

Schools

Bernardo School, Site Lead: Vanessa Miranda, Location: MPR

LR Green School, Site Lead: Sydnie Parrott, Location: City Building located next to Band Room

Miller School, Site Lead: Gwen Kernion, Location: Room 29

North Broadway School, Site Lead: Lucy Hernandez, Location: Room 29

Reidy Creek School, Site Lead: Mike Pipkin, Location: MPR

 

Participants

3rd – 5th Grade

We do not accept grades TK-2nd. EUSD provides for TK-2nd students through CHAMPIONS, by Kindercare. You can reach CHAMPIONS at 800-246-2154 for more information.

 

Program Dates & Times

Monday – Friday, school days, excluding breaks and holidays

Before School Program*: 6:30a – start of school

After School Program: end of school – 6:00 p.m.

 

Program Cost

Before School Program: No cost to families who are registered with EUSD

After School Program: No cost to families who are registered with EUSD

 

Registration

Families must complete the EUSD interest form. Please see details above.

 

Program Approach

The City of Escondido is committed to a simple yet comprehensive approach focused on each student’s individual wellbeing.

  • Be safe
  • Encourage learning
  • Build positive relationships
  • Make it fun!

 

Be Safe

City of Escondido is committed to providing the safest possible environment to participants. This is accomplished through appropriate safety and supervision training for the staff and safety-related activities for the participants. The PAL Safety Academy (stranger danger), fire safety, and daily reinforcement of the program rules contribute to maintaining safe surroundings.

 

Encourage Learning

The program is dedicated to encouraging learning by providing each student with a successful foundation of knowledge through a curriculum that integrates recreation, education, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. This is accomplished through specialty activities and clubs that encourages hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem solving.

 

Build Positive Relationships

Relationships are critically important in today’s world. The prevalence of electronics has fostered an environment in which developing relationships is more difficult. The After School Program promotes building positive relationships with peers and adult staff through character building activities and utilizing appropriate conflict resolution strategies when issues arise.

 

Make It Fun!

As a recreation-based program, fun is an inherent part of all planned activities. This is especially important for students with a full day of school. In planning activities, it is vital to give the participants a choice. By doing so, it creates greater acceptance, involvement, and student voice in activities. This leads to higher satisfaction levels, increased participation, and fewer behavioral issues.

 

Activities/Curriculum

This program is designed to provide safe, recreational, and educationally enriching activities to youth during non-school hours (after school until 6:00 p.m.). Activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Academic Assistance (dedicated homework time)
  • Special Events and Spirit Days
  • STEAM Programming
  • Safety Awareness
  • Physical Activity Challenges and Competitions
  • Games & Sports
  • Arts & Crafts Projects

 

Sample Before School Schedule

6:30a

Program Begins (sign-n throughout program)

6:30a – 7:00a

Quiet Games/Activity Box

7:00a – 7:10a

Restroom/Water Break

7:10a – 7:30p

Group Game/Craft Activity

7:30a – 7:50a

Group Game/Craft Activity

7:50a – 8:00a

Clean-up and Prepare for school

8:00a

Start of School

 

Sample After School Schedule*

2:30p

School Dismissal

2:30p – 2:45p

Sign-in/Snack (provided by school)

2:45p – 2:50p

Daily Announcements

2:50p – 3:10p

Recess

3:10p – 3:20p

Restroom/Water Break

3:20p – 4:20p

Homework Time/STEAM Activity

4:20p – 4:30p

Restroom/Water Break

4:30p – 5:00p

Group Game/Craft Activity

5:00p – 5:30p

Group Game/Craft Activity

5:30p – 6:00p

Group Game/Craft Activity /Activity Box

6:00p

End of Program

*Thursday, early release will vary but retain a similar format

 

Contact Information

Program Office:

City of Escondido Community Services Department
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025

Phone: 760-839-5483

Email: BASP@escondido.org

 

Administrative Staff:

Robert Rhoades, Deputy Director of Community Services

Annabel Jamison, Community Services Supervisor

Dirk Rittinghaus, Recreation Coordinator

Kimberly Anaya, Recreation Specialist