Los programas extracurriculares son una faceta esencial de cada comunidad. Para las familias trabajadoras, puede ser imperativo que sus hijos tengan un lugar seguro y acogedor para ir después de que suene la campana de despedida. Y para los niños, no hay nada más valioso que recibir una experiencia educativa enriquecedora fuera del aula. Para una experiencia positiva tanto para los niños como para los padres, aquí están los 10 mejores programas extracurriculares en Dakota del Sur.
1. Programa de enriquecimiento después de la escuela Kids Inc., Sioux Falls, SD
Basado en el sistema de escuelas primarias de Sioux Falls, el Programa de Enriquecimiento Después de la Escuela de Kids Inc. es increíblemente útil para un padre ocupado. El programa está disponible para niños locales en los grados de jardín de infantes a quinto grado. Los niños y los padres amarán cada parte de esta experiencia enriquecedora.
2. Programa después de la escuela Club For Boys, Rapid City, SD
El Club For Boys es un programa inigualable para los niños de Rapid City y sus familias. El club trabaja para brindar un ambiente seguro y divertido donde los niños puedan trabajar en el desarrollo de sus habilidades de estudio, condición física y salud personal. Hay muchos programas que ofrece el club, con algo que se adapta al horario y las necesidades de cada niño, pero uno de sus programas más valiosos es su programa extracurricular. Es muy asequible, pero la inscripción está limitada a niños de seis a 17 años y está limitada a las escuelas primarias Rapid Valley, Robbinsdale y Valley View.
3. Programa extracurricular de Red Cloud High School, Pine Ridge, SD
¡Los estudiantes de Red Cloud High School no dejan de aprender, incluso después de que suena la campana de salida! Los estudiantes pueden quedarse después de la escuela en el aclamado programa después de la escuela de la escuela que incluye tantas actividades con algo para satisfacer las necesidades de todos. Los estudiantes pueden estudiar y recibir tutoría, hacer yoga, jugar videojuegos, recibir ayuda con la preparación para la universidad, jugar hacky sack, aprender japonés o lakota, jugar ajedrez, aprender artes y manualidades o perfeccionar sus habilidades de tiro con arco. El programa después de la escuela se lleva a cabo de lunes a jueves durante el año escolar y es uno de los favoritos de los estudiantes, maestros y padres.
4. Programa extracurricular Y-Club, Sioux Falls, SD
This Y-Club After School Program is based out of Sioux Falls, but they serve students and their families from all over southeastern South Dakota. The program’s mission isn’t just to provide a place after school where children can relax until parents pick them up, but instead works to help the children develop their mind, body, and spirit. The program varies based on the needs of the community, but the activities are enriching and educational. For more information, contact the Sioux Falls YMCA.
5. Fit-N-Fun, Rapid City, SD
Fit-N-Fun is a childcare center in Rapid City that focuses on helping children learn new things and be active. One of their excellent programs is their after school program. During the regular school days, snow days, and early dismissal days, child care providers can pick up and drop off kids from Rapid City area schools. Between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., children get exercise time and “gym days,” snacks after homework is finished, homework help for those who’re struggling, and fun clubs and activities that promote learning and health.
6. BHSSC Rapid Discovery Centers Program, Rapid City, SD
The BHSSC (Black Hills Special Services Cooperative) Rapid Discovery Centers offers affordable and fun childcare, in which students get the chance to work on arts and crafts, improve their academic performance, and participate in fun activities. The center has reasonable rates and, additionally, their policy is to never turn away a family due to inability to pay those rates. Transportation is only provided to Knollwood students.
7. LSS (Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota) After-School Program, Sioux Falls, SD
The Lutheran Social Services works to help their community, and one way they do so is by offering affordable and high quality after school child care. Open to all elementary school children, this program masterfully combines both academic, cultural, and recreational activities, so children will always be learning but never bored. It is open for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, available Monday through Friday from the time of school dismissal to 6 p.m. Transportation is provided to Sioux Falls students from the following schools: Sonia Sotomayor, Terry Redlin, John Harris, Rosa Parks, Harvey Dunn, Robert Frost, and Cleveland.
8. Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School After School Program, Pine Ridge, SD
Pine Ridge students at the Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School have a great opportunity for enrichment and further learning through their amazing after school program. Students can work on homework while getting tutoring from teachers and other mentors. The school claims that the after school program is largely responsible the area’s drastic improvement in high school graduates who head towards college. The improvement was 19 to 91 percent, so clearly this after school program is doing something right!
9. Ellsworth Youth Center, Box Elder, SD
Military families have enough to worry about without tacking on expensive or low quality childcare. The program is open to eligible children from nine to twelve years of age. Children can participate in daily activities that promote education, life skills, sports, art, and career development.
10. Youth and Family Services “Girls Inc.,” Rapid City, SD
The Youth and Family Services is an invaluable center for Rapid City families, but the Girls Inc program is one of their best! Girls Inc is open to girls aged six to seventeen. The program helps these girls develop life skills, life planning, careers, health, sports, community action, and cultural awareness. It only costs $50 per year and is open during the school year on Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
