Program areas at Orlando After School All Stars
Academic programs provide tutoring, homework assistance and project based education classes that focus on the core areas of reading, math science, civics and career exploration. Asas utilizes certified teachers to provide the fl-doe approved evidence based curriculums that compliment the student's regular School day learning. In addition, asas offers a variety of academic enrichment clubs and competition level teams to enhance student education and overall enjoyment of learning for youths. These include: muscial theatre, performing and visual arts, digital media, robotics, coding, science olympiad, choir, band and drum-line. Asas tracks both student School day performance and core competency/skill developments in our project based learning classes.
Athletic programs provide year round fitness activities, health education and athletic leagues to All program participants. The goal is to use sports as a hook to advance the physical, educational and social welfare of the child. Program sites provide age appropriate physical education classes including: health/nutrition lessons, active play, intramural sports and fitness activities. Lessons focus on sportsmanship, fair play, leadership, teamwork and community service, the seasonal athletic leagues include: baseball, volleyball, flag football basketball and soccer.
Personal enrichment programs provide character and life skills education through an evidence based sel, classes, clubs and youth workforce education. The sel curriculum focuses on anger and conflict management, leadership development, self esteem and positive support systems, physical and emotional health, drop-out prevention and School transition program. Asas provides a variety of traditional club based activities that allow students to explore personal interest while developing their social acumen. These include: youth leadership councils, cultural arts, step/dance teams, cooking, gardening, arts and craft, book club, poetry. In addition asas provides youth workforce education programs at three area high schools. This program includes both classroom lesson, mentorship activities with local business and work placement.
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