School Age Child Care (SACC)

Presented byMichael S Case

CEO YMCA of Norwalk, Inc.

June 14, 2010

Our Mission Childcare Staff Credentials SACC licensed site locations SACC daily schedule Best Practices for the SACC program Explanation of structured activities The YMCA SACC model focus

Why Choose a YMCA SACC program? Primary Developmental Assets

Proposed new SACC programs for the fall of 2010 Recent CEO Assessment overview Conclusion YES- YMCA Enrichment Specials

Table of Contents

• CT DPH Certified Head Teacher• CPR/First Aid• Administration of Medication• Child Abuse Prevention• CT State Child Care Licensure Training• 30 + Total Hours of Training

Overview : YMCA Teacher Credentials

Elementary Schools: Hours Of Operation:

Columbus Magnet Before School Care :• Cranbury School 7:00am- Start of School• Fox Run School• Silvermine School After School Care:• Tracey School Dismissal- 6:00pm

Middle Schools:

• Ponus Ridge After School Care:• Westrocks 2:50pm-6:00pm

Overview : SACC Licensed Locations

Overview : SACC Daily Schedule

3:00-3:15 Attendance/Check In

3:15-3:45 Homework

3:45-4:00 Wash Hands/ Bathroom Break

4:00-4:15 Snack

4:15-4:30 Clean up Time

4:30-5:00 Academic Enrichment

5:00-5:30 Structured Recreational Activities

5:30-6:00 Student Choice (i.e. reading)

• Ongoing opportunities are provided to enhance the following: a. quiet activities b. socializing c. active play d. cultural awareness e. individual, small group, and large group activities.

• Staff members extend children’s interest by introducing new concepts and activities designed to strengthen community involvement and empathy.

• More experienced children are encouraged to take on leadership roles, teaching new games and activities.

• Appropriate activities and environments are provided for: a. homework as an activity choice b. reading for pleasure c. new skill development d. completion of school projects

• Eating time is planned as an activity choice; this includes health and nutrition as well as discussion and learning time:

a. engages small groups b. allows positive social interaction c. encourages conversation and good table manners.

• Enrichment activities promote basic skills and higher-level thinking and stimulate an interest in science, nature, environment, music, creativity, and support academics.

• Socialization and team building exercises focused on the YMCA core values: Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty.

• Quiet activities such as board, card, and trivia games, Legos, and puzzles designed to enhance strategic problem-solving skills and foster academic development.

• Large group activities (both indoor and outdoor) such as kickball, soccer, basketball to develop the whole child in terms of fitness, health, maturity, fairness, and social skills .

• Small group activities such as reading, school work, arts & crafts, and science and math challenges designed to better complement class work and support homework.

Structured Activities

The YMCA SACC Model Focus • Recreation• Education• Enrichment• Physical activity, healthy eating, healthy lifestyles• Youth development (assets)• Socialization• Spirit, mind, and body integration• A sense of belonging and connectedness• Fun

Current SACC Programs Include:•Seasonal YMCA Youth Membership•Swim Lessons •Homework Help•Recreation/Sports Activities•Arts and Crafts

Why Choose a Y SACC Program?

• YMCA studies show that children who participate in after school programs are more successful in school (e.g., in terms of attendance, behavior, and academics).

• Children who participate in after school programs show growth in at least six (or more) of the 40 developmental assets as detailed by the National Search Institute.

• Children who participate in after school programs are healthier than their counterparts who do not participate in programs. The YMCA defines health in a holistic way: integration of spirit, mind, body, and well-being.

• Effective after school programs strengthen community by developing work-force skills, promoting civic engagement and youth volunteerism, and strengthening character values.

External Assets:Support

Empowerment

Boundaries and Expectations

Constructive Use of Time

Internal Assets:Commitment to Learning

Positive Values

Social Competencies

Positive Identity

Proposed SACC Programs Fall 2010

• Tutoring – aligned with teacher curriculum.

• Computer Lab

• Dance Classes – YMCA of Norwalk’s Cynthia Izoldi was awarded the NDI (National Dance Institute) certification and approval to roll out the NDI curriculum in Fall 2010. She is the only recipient in CT.

• Intramural Sports

• Archery (ages 8 and up)

• Yoga

Fit Kids Program (Health and Nutrition)

• Background

• YMCA CEO active in Norwalk ACTs and OST (Outside School Time) sub-committee

•Committed to making the YMCA SACC and Pre-school programs the model of excellence; tie enrichment/curriculum to better classroom performance

• Assessment commissioned in May 2010

• Surveys designed for Principals, Parents and children participants

• Results • Strong desire from Principals and parents in each school to have access

to additional enrichment programs • Content of desired programs varied by school

• YMCA of Norwalk is committed to improving the overall programming experience and “raising the bar”: • Seeking enhancements and measureable/”actionable” data through

the OST sub-committee efforts in collaboration with the NPS, BOE, GE, NCF and other providers;

• Bringing in additional senior-level expertise on the management team;

• Establishing and maintaining a more frequent communication channel with parents and Principals to better enhance the programs;

• Offer more variable enrichment programming tailored to complement what the YMCA can already provide – this review and program costs is currently underway and will be formally introduced in August.

Computers Foreign LanguagesScience/RoboticsGymnasticsMusic/TheatreArt/PotterySportsKarateDance

Proposed YYMCA EEnrichment SServices*

*Determined by surveys with parents, students, and principals. Separate enrollment fee.

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