New Activities to Introduce in Afterschool Programs

If you feel like your afterschool program is in need of a change or a new activity, to spice things up, why not try one of these activities others have introduced with success:

• Yoga
  • Jessica Stein, owner and director of Kauai Power Yoga believes yoga helps builds student’s confidence and self-esteem within a supportive environment. They learn to better control their emotions and calm their minds in challenging situations. She believes “practicing yoga gives children the opportunity to pause, reflect, and make positive, healthy choices rather than react.” Read the full story HERE.
• Gardening
  • Mark Minster at Rose-Hulman Institute introduced a garden for elementary students K-5 that help take care of the plants and then bring home produce to their families. Not only does this encourage healthier eating, but gives the students a sense of responsibility and accomplishment. Read the full story HERE.
  • Grant opportunity
• Intergenerational Walk
  • Bridging the gap between old and young provides benefits for all participants. Elders can teach today’s youth, sharing their own life experiences while finding a new sense of purpose within their greater community. Splitting kids up into groups with an elder leader on a walk gives them a chance to bond over fun activities such as a scavenger hunt, being prompted at different locations to discuss different questions, follow a story book, or walk while listening to music from different decades. Read more HERE.