Training
Children
Preschool, Childcare & Learning Center
Fri, May 31
|TBD
School-Age Activities
By offering a variety of engaging and enriching activities, our dynamic after-school program caters to the diverse interests and developmental needs of school-age children.
Time & Location
May 31, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
TBD
About the event
These activities can include the following:
1. Arts and Crafts: Let creativity flourish with art projects like painting, sculpting, and crafting. Children can express themselves while developing fine motor skills and exploring different artistic mediums.
2. Outdoor Games: Get active and enjoy the fresh air with outdoor games and sports. Organize activities like soccer, basketball, tag, or relay races to promote teamwork, coordination, and physical fitness.
3. STEM Challenges: Foster curiosity and critical thinking through hands-on STEM challenges. Build structures with blocks, design and test paper airplanes, or conduct simple science experiments to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
4. Cooking and Baking: Inspire budding chefs with cooking and baking sessions. Children can learn basic kitchen skills, follow recipes, and create delicious treats while exploring math concepts like measurement and fractions.
5. Drama and Storytelling: Encourage imagination and confidence with drama and storytelling activities. Children can act out scenes from their favorite stories, create their own skits, or participate in improvisational games to enhance communication skills and creativity.
6. Music and Dance: Let the rhythm move them with music and dance activities. Children can learn new songs, practice dance routines, or even start a mini-band with homemade instruments, promoting self-expression and coordination.
7. Board Games and Puzzles: Stimulate cognitive skills and social interaction with board games and puzzles. Provide a variety of games suitable for different ages and interests, fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship.
8. Reading and Quiet Time: Create a cozy corner for reading and quiet activities. Offer a selection of books and encourage children to explore different genres and authors, promoting literacy skills and a love for reading.
9. Field Trips and Guest Speakers: Add excitement to the program with occasional field trips to local parks, museums, or community centers. Invite guest speakers, such as artists, scientists, or athletes, to share their expertise and inspire the children.
10. Themed Days or Events: Keep things fresh and exciting with themed days or special events. Plan themed activities around holidays, seasons, or cultural celebrations to immerse children in new experiences and foster a sense of community.