Out of School Program
| Program Staff | |
|---|---|
| Program Supervisor | Tonya Smith |
| Staff Assistant II | Priscilla Patrick |
| Recreation Supervisor I | Shara Self, Community Center; Erika Seabrooks-Moss, Pompey Park |
The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Family Central, provides an Out of School Youth Program 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 and Pompey Park each can hold up to one hundred children participating. In total, the program services 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 12 month program and includes:
- After School
- Day Camps and 1/2 Day Camps
- Holiday, Summer and Spring Camps
Out of School programs include:
- Homework Assistance (Palm Beach Co. Certified School Teachers)
- New Innovation Education Program (Pam Beach Co. Certified School Teachers)
- Computer Lab/Computer Building
- Cultural Arts (Art, Music, Drama)
- Physical Education Program - S.P.A.R.K.
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Golf
- Conflict Resolution
- Jr. Achievement Education Program
- Cooking/Nutrition
- Environmental Education Program
Now accepting Summer Camp Registration at the Community Center Monday through Friday from 8:00am till 12:00 noon and from 2:00pm till 5:00pm.
Delray Beach Residents $500
Non Residents $525
Current After School Students $480
Family Central Students $400
Payments Accepted.
Due at registration: Proof of City
Residency, Head Shot of child, Copy of Birth Certificate.
For more information please call the Out of School office at (561) 243-7249.
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 5-10 every Wednesday from 3pm - 5pm at each site. Each site is given as pack number, Community Center #353 and Pompey Park #354. 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@mydelraybeach.com
