BLAST

Bringing Leadership, Arts & Sports Together

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation and the Hillsboro School District have joined together to offer a valuable after school program for students in grades 1 - 6 at the following 17 Hillsboro elementary schools.

• Lincoln Street
• Orenco
• Quatama
• Ladd Acres - hub site also serving Indian Hills, Reedville, and Tobias (bused to Ladd Acres for program).
• Peter Boscow Resource Center - hub site for Patterson, Jackson, McKinney, and Mooberry (bused to Peter Boscow).
• Witch Hazel - hub site also serving Groner, Henry, Butternut Creek, Rosedale and Minter Bridge schools (bused to Witch Hazel for program).

The program provides a safe, fun place for your child to play sports, learn new skills, get help with their homework (homework help funded by the Hillsboro Schools Foundation) and make a difference in their community five days a week after school. This program combines teamwork, recreation, arts and crafts, community service projects, life skills training, and academic support all in one comprehensive program. Registration begins Wednesday, September 7th, 2011. Program begins Monday, October 3, 2011.

1st - 6th grades

Program will meet on regular, full school days only. It will not meet when school is closed due to an emergency or inclement weather and holidays.

Monday - Friday

Immediately after school until 5:00 p.m. Please note: On Wednesday school is released 1/2 hour earlier.

All students report to the gym after school.

Bus transportation will be provided to participants outside of the one-mile walking zone. The bus will arrive at the school at 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday to drop your child off at their normal bus stop. If your child is riding the activity bus home, please allow up to one week to process this request upon registration. Hillsboro Parks & Recreation will notify you when your child is on the bus roster. If you pick up your child, please arrive promptly at 5:00 p.m. Additional fees will be charged if you are late.

Students from Indian Hills, Reedville and Tobias will be bused to Ladd Acres for program. These students will take the activity bus home from Ladd Acres.

Students from Patterson, Jackson, McKinney and Mooberry will be bused to the Peter Boscow Resource Center and take the bus home from the Resource Center.

Students from Groner, Butternut Creek, Henry, Rosedale and Minter Bridge will be bused to Witch Hazel and take the bus home from Witch Hazel.

Pam Cummings, Recreation Program Supervisor

pamc@ci.hillsboro.or.us

503-681-6120

Registration

Forms:

• Lincoln Street - Registration Form English / Español
• Orenco - Registration Form English / Español
• Quatama - Registration Form English / Español
• Ladd Acres Hub- Registration Form English / Español
  • Indian Hills
  • Reedville
  • Tobias
• Peter Boscow Resource Center Hub - Registration Form English / Español
  • Jackson
  • Patterson
  • McKinney
  • Mooberry
• Witch Hazel Hub - Registration Form English / Español
  • Groner
  • Henry
  • Butternut Creek
  • Rosedale
  • Minter Bridge

On Monday - Thursday, following check-in and snacks, participants will have one hour of program time which may include sports, arts activities, enrichment classes, service learning projects, and more. BLAST staff will also provide 30 minutes of homework support each day.

Program schedules vary depending on space and school needs. A snack will be provided every day.

The week concludes with "Wild Card Friday" and participants help choose activities for the day. Special events may also be held including guest speakers, sports jamborees, activities in the library and computer lab, service projects and more.

Homework Help (funded by the Hillsboro Schools Foundation)

Participants have a designated, quiet time to work on homework for 30 minutes every day with assistance from the staff. However, not all homework may get done in this time. Participants are expected to have their homework or a book to read (if no homework) at the program every day.

Service Learning

During the year, your child will participate in at least two service projects. To complete these projects, BLAST uses the service-learning process, which is "learning by doing." Your student's BLAST group will work together to explore their community, identify needs, and develop service projects to help meet those needs. BLAST staff will make sure to celebrate accomplishments on a regular basis.

Life Skills

Participants will have discussions and do activities about the following topics: self-image and self-improvement, decision making, drug and alcohol myths and realities, communication skills, coping with anxiety and anger, social skills such as effective communication with others, confidence, and resolving conflicts.

Team Building

Participants will work together in groups to further develop social skills and to get to know the other participants better.

Sports

Participants will learn the rules, strategies, and fundamental skills of different sports including team sports, lifetime sports, and individual sports. The focus will be on sportsmanship and teamwork. They will also learn about other recreational opportunities in the community, nutrition, and wellness.

Arts & Crafts

Projects focus on the monthly theme and may be driven by service projects throughout the year.

Program

Activities: