ASR - Collaborative Program
The Department of Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) has contracted with local school districts to provide enrichment program elements to schools receiving After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant funds.
PARCS currently provides enrichment program elements required by grant awards at
26 schools.
Through the efficiencies of cost sharing, collaborative partners provide the academic components required of after school programs while PARCS focuses on the enrichment elements and the recreation services "We do best."
We provide a wide range of leisure activities that help youth develop social, physical, emotional and cognitive skills. the curriculum addresses issues including but not limited to peer-pressure, gang prevention and intervention.
Enrichment elements include:* Nutrition
* Character Development
* Fitness
* Performing & Visual Art Concepts
* Competitive Sports
* Daily Fitness Routines & Group Games
* Weekly
- Nutrition Education
- Visual Arts Program
* Monthly
- Community Outreach
- Performing Arts
- Trainings on program delivery
The ASES Program is conducted during the high risk after school hours from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. ASES Programs are
free of charge to participants.
Program Guidelines
The ASES Program is operated through the elementary schools. To join or find out how to enroll your child you will need to contact the school administration.
Helpful hints to make this program work for your child/children:
* Meet the Site Coordinator and staff
* Ask staff for their program rules and go over the rules with your child\children.
* Check-in with the Site Coordinator regularly.
After visiting the program, meeting staff and reviewing the rules decide if this is the best environment for your child\children. Also, keep in mind that staff will be monitoring your child's behavior for compliance to the program rules.
For more information call: 559 621-6720