If you could start your own after-school program for kids, what kind of activities would you provide for kids?

Question

i.e. would you have a specific theme to learn certain subjects (i.e. history, etc.) or just have some fun activities?

Answer 1

Depends on the needs in the area. My son goes to an afterschool "homework club" at his school. It is great because it gives him a chance to get homework done before coming home (and if he forgot a book or anything he's still at school!!). Find out what needs will fit the kids; if you live in a rural community (poverty area/high population of second language learners) it is most likely they could really use help with homework (since most of those parents won't be able to help them). In some areas kids just need a safe place to hang out for a while after school. Here's an idea (from the school I used to work at): have some teachers open their rooms up for kids to do homework (ie: math room, english room, ect) and for kids who don't need help with homework they can participate in "Open Gym" where another staff member can monitor in the gymnasium

Answer 2

I'd definitely have homework time and tutoring time.... pair older students up with younger students.

I'd also do some FUN learning activities.... lots of hands-on science experiments, cooking, art, drama, physical education, health, and maybe even foreign language if you know another language.

Books and story time would be a must, as well.

I wouldn't necessarily want to have a "curriculum" - remember they've been in school all day. By the time they come to you their brains are pretty tired. Keep it educational, but keep it light and fun, too.

Answer 3

The program my oldest was in offered a snack then they had outdoor time if it was nice. If not the they had board games to play, help with homework, jump ropes, balls, art supplies to work with. They also had special days where someone would come talk about a different country and have a snack with something native to that country. teach the kids games from that country etc.

Answer 4

Sports - basketball, kickball ect. and I'd get board games too. Or maybe get all the kids involved in one activity like a play or a mural. Also provide homework help too.

Answer 5

i dont knwo the age but deffenetly something constructive to pass the time. and it would have to be a mixture. the more choices the beter. not all learning and not all fun.

Answer 6

You could try physics, where you t each how a plane flies and how and ball moves, it'll be a sports/class thing!

Answer 7

eewwww they learn enough in school i wouold make it fun active activities. sports , hobbies, crafts, feild trips