After School Program
The City of Newberry After School Program strives to enrich its community by enhancing the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children. It is our mission to provide a quality recreational and educational program that students, teachers, parents, and community members feel is safe, caring and nurturing for all.
Bus transportation from school to the Sports Complex is provided. The program also offers day camps for teacher workdays, as well as weekly camps during Christmas break and Spring break. It is our goal to provide recreational activities that build teamwork and leadership skills, while emphasizing active, healthy lifestyles.
Mentored Activities.
The Program starts when the Newberry School bus drops the youth off in front of the Sports Complex. They are met and checked off by staff, and guided into the facility to drop off backpacks and personal items.
Throughout the afternoon, all youth are under the watchful eye of the staff. At the end of the day, each youth is checked out when a family member, or pre-approved adult, shows a photo identification.
Homework.
Once the youth are checked in and given a snack, they hit the books to complete their homework. Each youth has a folder with the daily assignment in it. Extra reading time is provided if needed.
Lots of Energy.
Each day, a program schedule is finalized prior to the youth arriving. Homework is followed by games, short periods of open play, and plenty of exercise for active bodies!
Parent Involvement.
Parents are encouraged to participate and volunteer in the City of Newberry After School Program!
Leader in Training Program (LIT)
Giving students a useful and fun way to spend their time after school.
Our LIT program is a leadership course for 7th-10th grade students who want to learn life-long leadership and organizational skills to better prepare them for college and their future careers. They also receive homework help daily from trained tutors.
Gaining volunteer hours towards:
- High school graduation requirements
- Bright future scholarships
- Various college scholarships
- Self-fulfillment
Curriculum:
- Leadership Philosophy and Styles
- Counseling/ Teaching Techniques
- Conflict Mediation
- Program Planning
- Job Shadowing
Program Information:
- Parent Information Night: October 4th at 6:30 pm at ENSC 352-472-5663
- Program start date: October 10th, 2011
- Meeting dates: Monday-Friday
- Program hours: 3:30-6:00
- Program price: $15 per week
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex is a bus stop for all Newberry schools!
Contact:
- Stefani Barnes
- (352) 472-5663
- Stefbarnes@gmail.com
