Monday, February 10, 2014

GREGORY After-School Program Highlights

Gregory After-School Program Highlights   
They say, “time flies when you are having fun” and they weren’t kidding. Here are some of the Special Activities/Visitors from September through January.  

  • WO Police and Fire Department visited in October and November (safety talk)
  • Planted Flower Bulbs with our Americorp Member Helen Garcia
  • Celebrated Latin Heritage month with Arts For Kids Inc.
  • Created Healthy Snacks with Shoprite Nutritionist, Lachell Miller (monthly)
  • Danced in the DJ Dance/Fitness programs with DJ/MC John Peterson
  • Built and Raced ROBOTS with Minds In Motion of NJ LLC (Robotics) in December
  • Students Performed in the very entertaining December Talent Show

Coming Up!

February 14th at 1:30pm:  Arts For Kids Inc. visits to help celebrate
African American Heritage Month

February 14th at 3:30pm:  Valentines arts & crafts project

February 20th at 4:15pm: DJ Dance Fitness Party (group dances and relays) YMCA, CHA CHA, MACARENA, ELECTRIC SLIDE, CUPID SHUFFLE, etc.  Parents are Welcome to join the fun!

Enrichment Classes Running:

Play Practice for The Wizard of OZ:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:30 to 5:30
(The Performance is Friday, May 16th)

Dancing With Dawn (Cardio Workout) - Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 - 5:30
Parents are welcome!

All Sports with Paul Kirsch:  Monday through Thursday 4:00 to 6:00
(Gym Games/basketball/football)

Daily available activities: Power Hour (homework club), arts & crafts supplies, board games/legos, quiet time/space for those who still need to complete homework or read, etc.

for more information visit: www.bgcwo.org