

On-boarding New Staff
Several after school programs have "down weeks" where they have the opportunity restart, decorate, and plan for the next big chunk of...


Engineering Week
Hello everyone! Long time, no post! I have been so blessed over the past couple of months. I got a promotion and work has been so...


MLK Day
MLK Day is one of my all-time favorite Club events. Not only do we get to celebrate diversity and promote acceptance and awareness, but...


Kidsmas Craze
I hate when people misspell things for the purpose of alliteration. So if you are thinking "Why didn't she write Kidsmas Kraze?" It is...

Large Group Field Trips
One of the most exciting parts of after-school programming is allowing kiddos to have experiences they otherwise couldn't. Given the...


When Life Happens
It has been a while since my last post. There are several reasons for this, but the over-arching theme I have discovered that has...

You Know You Are An After-School Professional When...
1. Someone says "Hey, there is diarrhea in the hallway" and you shrug it off and grab a mop. 2. You tell someone what you do and they...


Helpless Handraisers
Cindy sits at her table during Power Hour. She raises her hand to ask a question about her math homework. You guide her and walk away....


Patriot's Day Packet
I was a freshman in high school. I stayed home because I had a fever and was sick as a dog. I was home alone and sleeping on the bottom...