The Duncan Academy Before and After School Program is designed not only to entertain the children when they are outside of a traditional classroom, but to keep their mind growing and functioning, and also to allow them to broaden their social, physical, and psychological horizon. Having children in a wide range of ages all in the same classroom can be intimidating to some so we try to mix the age groups to help them adjust to being with the other children. At the same time, we know it is vital for children to spend time with others their age so we have centers that are age specific.
Approximately two days each week we will have a project planned for the AM and PM sessions. The projects could be anything from cooking to creating a dance or song, performing a science experiment, or building a piece of art by recycling left-over craft items. Participation in each project is 100% optional. If a child decides they really don’t feel like participating in arts and crafts they have the choice to go to another center that we have open at that time.
On late start days we will generally have a project planned. When Grain Valley has no school we plan to go on field trips. We like to have fun and relax on occasion too by having pajama parties and watching a movie. Each of these events will be posted in advance so no child missed out on a certain activity.
Any child arriving prior to 6:30 am will need to check in at breakfast.