After School Program
Shawn Desmond | Extended Learning Coordinator | 704.864.7744 ext. 122
Shawn Desmond | Extended Learning Coordinator | 704.864.7744 ext. 122
The Gaston Day After School Program offers a safe nurturing environment for students PS-8th grade. Click here to register.
3:15-4:00: Relax/Choice Time
4:00-4:25: Snack/Homework Time
4:25-4:55: Whole Group Activity
4:55-5:30: Choice Time
We will be offering After School Enrichment/Club opportunities this school year as well as many enrichment activities woven into our daily After School Program!
There is no charge to sign your child up and registration only takes 5 minutes or less. Click here to register.
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Come Make, Move, and Groove with Ms. Crowley! This after school enrichment program will be 6 weeks long and we will break down the title into 2 weeks each. For example: 2 weeks of making, 2 weeks of moving, and 2 weeks of grooving! Of course, there will be some crossover and overlap between weeks, but just know your child will be getting a little bit of everything!!
Examples of Activities We May Do:
Making: Food art including candy sushi, apple cars, grape caterpillars, and more!
(Skills we are targeting = fine motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination)
Moving: Nature walks around campus, different games/activities in the gym, obstacle courses.
(Skills we are targeting = communication, balance, teamwork, problem solving, body coordination, visual-motor integration -hand-eye coordination)
Grooving: Freeze dance, line dances, and different exercises to get your body up and grooving!
(Skills we are targeting = body coordination/control, flexibility, creativity, and stamina)
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10 minutes: gathering and snack time
10 minutes: connection circle
20 minutes: Structured therapy activity
20 minutes: Supported Play
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Natural Obstacle courses
Targeting motor planning, body coordination, and sensory processing
Constructing birdseed birdhouses
Targeting tactile sensory processing, bilateral coordination, fine motor control
Downhill bowling
Targeting communication, problem-solving, and visual-motor integration
Fort building
Targeting cooperative play, coordination, and problem-solving
Giant Rope Spider Web
Targeting communication, motor planning, balance, and coordination
Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
Sensory processing, bilateral coordination, upper-extremity strengthening.
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10 minutes: gathering and snack time
10 minutes: connection circle
20 minutes: Structured therapy activity
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Natural Obstacle courses
Targeting motor planning, body coordination, and sensory processing
Constructing birdseed birdhouses
Targeting tactile sensory processing, bilateral coordination, fine motor control
Downhill bowling
Targeting communication, problem-solving, and visual-motor integration
Fort building
Targeting cooperative play, coordination, and problem-solving
Giant Rope Spider Web
Targeting communication, motor planning, balance, and coordination
Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
Sensory processing, bilateral coordination, upper-extremity strengthening.
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Join Ms. Hedrick as she works through healthy movement concepts including basic yoga poses, breathwork, meditation, deep stretching, and basic flow. This program aims to improve flexibility and strength as well as teach students strategies for emotional regulation and mindfulness!
– Please note: students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, but it is not required – one will be provided to those who need it!
Let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you everything you need to get started.
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Ready to enroll? Begin the admission process by submitting an online application form.