Withrow After School Program

Welcome back to the the After School Program Blog!

We hope you're having a great summer! We are excited to present a FULL 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR line-up of after school programs! Now you can plan early and be all set for the year!

As per parents' requests, we are running programs for the entire school year, with the exception of the very first week of school in September and the very last week of school in June (in accordance with TDSB policy).

There will be announcements the first week of programs to let students know where each program is located. The kids should go straight there after the bell rings at 3:30 and programs will start at 3:45. Please let your child's teacher know ahead of time if they are attending programs so the teacher knows how to dismiss them safely.

KINDERGARTEN:

Because kindergarten classes are dismissed at 3:15, we offer JK/SK specific programming starting at 3:30 and finishing at 4:45. Kindergarten programs are run separately and are being offered 5 days a week.

FRIDAYS:

Fridays are typically less busy, so we are offering one combined program for our youngest, JK-Grade 2. Friday programs will begin at 3:30 for the Kindergarten crowd and Grade 1 & 2 kids will join them once they are dismissed.

ABSENCE:

If your child is missing a session, please contact the program providers directly to let them know that your child will be absent, even if you have already notified the school office.

DISMISSAL:

All programs end at 4:45. The students will be escorted to the front doors and the instructors will wait there until all students have been picked up. Please let the program providers know who will be picking up your child.

REGISTRATION:

As always, you sign up directly with the program providers using the links available through the program calendar. Click on the program name within the calendar for a full description of the program. Then click on the link within the description to access the registration sites. Once you've registered you'll be communicating directly with the program providers about about any schedule changes, etc.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION:

Programs will run if enough students sign up. Sometimes individual programs don't get enough interest and we have to cancel. That's why we're constantly striving to find fun and exciting programs and to cater to a variety of interests.

2014-2015 After School Program Calendar

click on program name within calendar for more information

Fall (15 weeks) Sep 8 – Dec 19
Grade	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri (JK-Gr 2)
Kindergarten	Dinos & Fossils The Kids Fun Factory	Play with Clay Camp Green Acres	Painting & Mixed Media Avenue Road Arts	Little Characters Avenue Road Arts	Lego Camp Green Acres Please Note: JK - Gr. 2 only
Grade 1-6	Sculpture & Mixed Media Avenue Road Arts	Wacky Science Camp Green Acres	Nasa & Crazy Chemworks Mad Science	Video Game Creator Camp Green Acres	Lego Camp Green Acres Please Note: JK - Gr. 2 only
Grade 1-6	Chess Please Note: Grades 2-6 only 8 week session	Wood-Working The Kids Fun Factory Grade 4 and up only
Winter (10 weeks) Jan 5 – Mar 13
Grade	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri (JK – Gr 2)
Kindergarten	Junior Adventurers Mad Science	Exploring Science The Kids Fun Factory	Dinos & Fossils The Kids Fun Factory	Painting & Mixed Media Avenue Road Arts	Play with Clay Camp Green Acres Please Note: JK - Gr. 2 only
Grades 1-6	Play with Clay Camp Green Acres	Imagination Investigation Mad Science	Drawing and Painting Avenue Road Arts	Feature Film Maker Camp Green Acres
Grades 1-6	Chess Please Note: Grades 2-6 only 8 week session	Design & Technology - Hovercraft The Kids Fun Factory Grade 4 and up only	Art Explorers Camp Green Acres
Spring (12 weeks) Mar 23 -Jun 19
Grade	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri (JK - Gr.2)
Kindergarten	Discovery Lab Mad Science	Painting & Mixed Media Avenue Road Arts	Little Characters Avenue Road Arts	Dinos & Fossils The Kids Fun Factory	Lego Camp Green Acres Please Note: JK - Gr. 2 only
Grades 1-6	Acting for Film or TV Avenue Road Arts	Extraordinary Laboratory Mad Science	Painting & Mixed Media Avenue Road Arts	Clay Animation Camp Green Acres
Grades 1-6	Chess Please Note: Grades 2-6 only 8 week session	Design & Technology -Space Explorer The Kids Fun Factory Grade 4 and up only	Scrapbooking Camp Green Acres

Other Off-site Programs

Premier Gymnastics

The kids would have to be brought to and from the gym by their parents or care givers.

Our gymnastics program offers a variety of classes suited for children ages from 3 to 12. Younger kids are introduced to basic gymnastics skills and older children are able to learn more advanced skills, improve their strength and flexibility while having fun.

Classes run from 4 to 8 p.m. and are 1 hour and 1 1/2 hours long.

Link: http://www.torontopremiergymnastics.com/

Artists' Play Studio

The exciting and fun Dance Club runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at our Studio. We also offer Walking programs that lead into our dance classes everyday of the week.

For more information visit: www.artistsplay.com or call 416-309-7529

Jumping Clay

Jumping Clay is a safe and non-toxic air-drying clay. It is water soluble and mess-free. We use the clay as an educational tool to promote culture and learning with programs that facilitate a "Learn Through Play" mindset which appeals to children of all ages. By making simple geometry shapes and putting them together, you can create beautiful 2-D and 3-D artworks.

Every week, the children will be guided and taught step by step lessons on making different projects which they will take home at the end of every class. The children will also learn team building and at some point make a big diorama.

There will be one class on Tuesday for 4-8 year olds and Wednesday for 9 and up, we provide a walk over program.

http://www.jumpingclay.ca/

Willmington Tennis

We will not be doing Fall programs but will return in the Spring.

Japan Martial Arts Centre

The Japan Martial Arts Centre is a karate learning and training studio, and is the Headquarters of the IKA Canada. Children as young as 3 can participate. If you are a parent and considering karate, please read our parent's testimonials.

The Martial Arts is an excellent activity for self defense and confidence. It is also provides physical and cardiovascular benefits. Our program will teach you discipline, respect for others and knowledge of the Martial Arts. You will learn the Five Dojo Kun.

Time: Tuesdays Children arrive, get ready and have a class from 4:00 - 5:00 Parents can pick them up from our DOJO between 5:00 - 6:00 (during this time they can do their homework).

Special price for families/siblings in the program

PLEASE note we are at Broadview and Mortimer on the NorthEast Corner 2nd Floor. WE ARE NOT the Dojo on Braodview just north of the Danforth beside Max's convenience store.

There is plenty of parking on the street for parent's pick up however if they buy something at Sobey's they should be able to park there when picking up.

To Register:

http://www.okuyamaupk.com/