B.O.O.S.T.



 
 
"Taking After School Care to a HIGHER LEVEL!"
What is B.O.O.S.T.? Best Out Of School Time.
 
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Our goal is to build self- esteem through positive reinforcement and role modeling, as we assist young people in developing spiritually, mentally and physically. We provide and alternative to the unproductive street life and hope to see a brighter future for this generation and the generations to come.
 
LIFE SKILLS
The goal of Life Skills is to encourage young people in positive behaviors which will nurture their well- being and enable them to become successful, self- sufficient adults. Using staff and volunteer professionals, such as police officers and school teachers, we provide young people the opportunity to learn practical skills that will equip them for success in everyday life. Life Skills include: Health & Nutrition, Hygiene, Personal Safety, Drug Prevention, Money Management and more!
Program is closed on holidays and summer break.

B.O.O.S.T. time is from 4:00- 5:30.

*Because ALL children must be out of our building by 5:30 please be prepared to pick up your child around 5:25*

September – Theme – “Take a Look at a Book”

During this BOOST time we will be celebrating National Literacy Month and National School Success Month.  We will establish reading and writing goals in addition to homework help.  In addition, we’ll learn how books can help us be creative with art and science!

October – Theme – “Families and Friends!”

Throughout the month of October we will be recognizing Family History Month and making family trees or posters that show what our family and friends mean to us.  Children will strengthen their computer skills by working on a basic family tree and finding quotes for their posters that will be displayed in our BOOST room. 

          *On October 30th we invite you to come to church for a very special fall service!*

November – Theme – “Thankful Hearts”

During the month of November we will be preparing for Thanksgiving.  We will reflect through art the things that we are most thankful for and will honor days such as Veterans Day, American Education Week, and Child Safety and Protection Month. 

December – Theme – “For Unto us a Child is Born”

During the month of December we will mostly focus on the Christmas Story.  We will work on craft project that we can give away as Christmas presents and learn the true “Reason for the Season”.  Families will be encouraged to join us for church to celebrate Advent in preparation for Christmas.

December 14th is the last day of B.O.O.S.T.

December 15th is the last day of Troops.The first day back for both will be the first day of school in January.

  

 

Melissa Daily
Email:melissas.daily@usw.salvationarmy.org
Phone:425-255-5974