September-December 2017
After School 2017-2018! See page 14
Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services
4 athletics 6 tennis 8 active adults & youth 9 after school 14 calendar / open gym 16 youth classes
After School Adventures:
Fun by Design
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fter more than 35 years of after school programming, we believe Decatur’s nine after school programs – which serve K-8th graders at nine locations around the city – represent the highest standard of quality in the field. The city boasts eight of only 18 nationally accredited after school programs in the state of Georgia. The design of our after school programs is no accident. The activities and program components of Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids and Project R.E.A.L. are designed to achieve the CYS mission: Community partners will collaborate to promote the development of our children and youth into healthy, productive, lifelong learners. The programs utilize evidence-based curricula, emphasize the development of 21st century skills, and offer opportunities to expand children’s developmental assets. CYS coordinates with City Schools of Decatur for facility usage, snacks, homework, technology programming, and overall guidance of the program’s direction.
Evidence-Based Curricula One of the primary roles that after school programs can play in children’s lives is to help develop the “whole child.” Social and emotional learning are key aspects of helping children develop skills for success in school, in interpersonal relationships, and in life. CYS programs utilize the Second Step curriculum to teach skills related to empathy, anger and emotion management, impulse control and problem solving. continued on page 15
BASEBALL OPENING DAY JUNE 3 see page 7