Out of School Program
| Program Staff | |
|---|---|
| Program Supervisor | Tonya Smith |
| Staff Assistant II | Priscilla Patrick |
| Recreation Supervisor II | TBD, Community Center; Erika Seabrooks, Pompey Park; LaWanda Jackson, Pine Grove Elementary School |
The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Children's Services Council, provides an Out of School Youth Program for Delray Beach Residents only for children ages 5 to 12, with a supervised, structured program of traditional and non-traditional recreational and sporting activities, and homework assistance from certified teachers. This program targets "latchkey" children in the community without adult supervision during after school hours. The Community Center, Pompey Park and Pine Grove Elementary School each have one hundred children participating. In total, the program services 300 children, from 11 different schools in Palm Beach County.
The Out of School Program is licensed by the Florida Department of Health which requires a background check before hire. Staff are also required to take training and certification classes throughout the year on child care related subjects.
The Out of School Program is a yearly (12 month) program and includes:
- After School: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, August to May
- Day Camps: On "School's Out" Days, (determined by School Board)
- 1/2 Day Camps: After care on "Early Release" Days, (determined by School Board)
- Holiday and Spring Camps: (determined by School Board)
- Summer Camp: 9-week Program, June to August
Transportation will be provided from the schools to the Parks and Recreation Community Centers during the After School Program and 1/2 Day Camps. Parents will need to provide transportation to the Centers for Day, Holiday, Spring Break, and Winter Camps.
Snacks are provided for the After School Program; lunch and snacks for Day Camps and Summer Camps
For field trips, to local South Florida attractions, we provide air-conditioned 57-passenger coach busses with individual seats, restrooms, VCR, and radio.
Programs the Out of School will participate include:
- Homework Assistance (Palm Beach Co. Certified School Teachers)
- New Innovation Education Program (Pam Beach Co. Certified School Teachers)
- Cub Scouts
- Computer Lab
- Cultural Arts (Art, Music, Drama)
- Physical Education Program - S.P.A.R.K.
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Golf
- Basketball
- Conflict Resolution
- Values Program
- Cooking/Nutrition
Registration is ongoing! You can register at the Community Center Monday through Friday from 8:00am till 12:00 noon and from 2:00pm till 6:00pm.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee: | $10.00 per child |
| Monthly Fee: (based on child's lunch status; Lunch Status Form required for Reduced and Free Lunches) |
$12.00 per month for "Free Lunch" $24.00 per month for "Reduced Lunch" $32.00 per month for "Regular Lunch" |
For more information please call the Out of School office at (561) 243-7249.
Out of School Monthly Newsletters:
The Parks & Recreation Department has had a partnership for the past twelve years with The Arc, a local agency that provides services for children and adults who are developmentally disabled. As per Federal law and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), all children with special needs must be provided the opportunity to participate in mainstream activities, including after school programs. The Arc's inclusion program provides training to staff in community child care centers with regard to disabilities and their characteristics, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and staff sensitivity training. The Out of School Program has budgeted funds to cover trained inclusion specialists. Children with special needs have many lessons to teach us about tolerance, patience, and understanding. Inclusion is not a place; it is a process ? a learning process from which we all benefit.
Cub Scout Promise:
I promise to do my best
to do my duty to God and my country,
to help other people, and
to obey the Law of the Pack.
The Out of School program offers a Cub Scout program to boys ages 7-10 every Wednesday from 3pm ? 5pm at each site. Each site is given as pack number, Community Center #353, Pompey Park #354, and Pine Grove Elementary School #352. The students receive uniforms, books, and merit badges when they complete projects and assignments. The purpose of Cub Scouting is to help parents and community organizations serve boys by;
- Positively influencing character development and encouraging spiritual growth.
- Helping boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
- Encouraging goods sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
- Improving understanding within the family.
- Strengthening their ability to get along with others boys and to respect other people.
- Fostering a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interest and skills.
- Showing how to be helpful and do one's best.
- Providing fun and exciting new things to do.
- Preparing boys to become Boy Scouts.
The Out of School Program is an employment opportunity to work with the children throughout the year. For more information please call Tonya Smith at (561) 243-7249 or email Tonya at smithtc@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
