Partnerships & Programs

Wednesday After School

In the Puyallup School District, elementary schools release early each Wednesday so that teachers can have time for planning and coordination of services and so that parents can have a predictable schedule of early release or "half-days." Elementary students are dismissed 2-3/4 hours early every Wednesday. Daily schedules were adjusted so no instructional time was lost, and after-school programs were developed to provide safe locations and enriching programs for students on Wednesday afternoons.

Recognizing that this causes scheduling challenges for some families, the district has partnered with Communities In Schools of Puyallup (CISP) to coordinate after-school programs delivered by trusted local community service providers. There are dozens of programs both on and off campus that focus on everything from academics and the arts to athletics and character development. Program opportunities vary from school to school, as do transportation and cost options, and new offerings are brought online throughout the year.

For questions or more information, contact CISP Executive Director Jan Mauk at (253) 435-6689.

Wednesday After-School Options by Program Type

The following table lists this year's Wednesday after-school options for elementary school students by program type.

Type of Program	Provider and Program	Description	Fee	Registration and Information
Academics/ Enrichment	A.C.E. World Language Program Foreign Language	Students will explore the Spanish language and culture through music, art, and activities. Grades 1-6.	$149/15-week session	Ilene Wider (253) 303-1283 iwider@comcast.net www.cultural.org
	Ambassadors of Youth Academic/Enrichment Program	Students engage in activities that support literacy development, homework centers, problem-solving skills, scientific and artistic discovery, as well as health and fitness. Grades K-6.	$120/12-week session	Amanda Berry (253) 269-8902 aberry.aoy@gmail.com
	Chess4life Enrichment	From start to advanced levels, students will learn to play chess and life skills through their games. Grades K-6.	$105/8 weeks	Amy Byykkonen (206) 491-3826 tacoma@chess4life.com www.chess4life.com
	Cooking with Miss Maddie Cooking Class	Learn the science of the kitchen: measuring, nutrition, and reading recipes. Each session will have a cultural focus — highlighting music, language, and food. Students will not use the stove/oven or sharp utensils. Grades 2-6.	$55/4 weeks	Maddie Names (253) 667-9404 savvyprincess@hotmail.com
	Mt. View Community Center Kids Club	Join us for an afternoon of friends and fun! Fun learning opportunities, afternoon snacks, enrichment opportunities, recreation, fun, and games. Grades 1-6.	FREE	Charmaine Jovanovich-Miller (253) 826-4329 charmainejm@mtviewcc.org www.mtviewcc.org
Arts	Art for Kids School Art Class	A fine art, multimedia, sequential program that allows children to explore their creativity using different techniques and materials in a supportive program that reinforces self-esteem. All supplies are furnished.	$48/month	Register online at www.artforkidsschool.com. For all other questions, phone (206) 412-8816.
	Art on a Whim Global Art	Students will observe art methods derived from different countries and then make an example of that art to bring home. All art supplies are provided. Grades 1-6.	$45/6-week session	Kelly Clark (253) 864-7037 lipstick6@msn.com
	Broadway Conservatory Theatre Voices of Broadway	Let your voice be heard! Work with a theatre professional in a variety of performing arts genres. Grades 2-6.	$150/10-week session, including a Showcase at Broadway Center in Tacoma	Broadway Conservatory Theatre box office (253) 591-5894 www.broadwaycenter.org
	Kids 'N' Art Creations Art Class	This class will allow kids to explore different art mediums while enhancing their enjoyment of art and creative expressions. Grades 1-6.	$50/4 weeks	Darla Barkley (253) 846-3508 darla.barkley@comcast.net
	Payette’s School of Dance Dance and Zumba	A variety of different dance styles will be introduced. Zumbatomic is a rocking high-energy fitness party with kid-friendly routines. Grades Preschool thru 6.	$225/12 weeks (12-3) or $204/12 weeks (1-3) Installment payments accepted.	Payette’s School of Dance (253) 841-8830 nanddalves@msn.com www.payetteschoolofdance.com
	PlayJude Drama Drama Program	Students will rehearse and perform a mini-musical. All students will sing, dance, and act in costumes on stage. Ages 6-11.	$65/6-week session	Judy Shufelt (253) 569-1112 www.PlayJudeDrama.com
	The Dance Academy Learn How to Dance!	Choose hip-hop, ballet, and/or jazz. Professional dance instructors in a beautiful studio; the perfect blend of learning and fun are waiting for you at The Dance Academy! Grades 1-6.	$49/month for one class or $98/month for full program	Stacy Franchini (253) 848-8876 stacy.tda@hotmail.com The Dance Academy www.thedanceacademywa.com
	Violin Virtuosos Violin Group Lessons	Class provides professional violin lessons and basic music theory at an affordable rate, and the best quality of instruction they deserve. Students perform two recitals annually. Grades 1-6.	$50/month for new students or $45/month for returning students	Soo-Yean Oh (253) 241-8289 sooyean1029@yahoo.com www.tacomamusicschool.com
Athletics	Champions Martial Arts Champions By Design	Our martial arts program will teach your child how to set goals, focus, learn discipline and respect, and have fun, along with our 56 life skills we strive to instill in all our students. Grades K-6.	$49/month, includes a uniform and T-shirt	Eric Shields (253) 770-1212 championsmac@gmail.com
	Competitive Edge Fit-for-Life	Youth program designed to build your child’s endurance and activity level with fun fitness classes! Program also includes education on personal safety and healthy eating habits. Grades K-6.	$130/11-week session	www.gottheedge.com 3600 Ninth Street SW in Puyallup (253) 845-0490
	Elite Martial Arts Martial Arts Classes and Child Safety Program	Your child will participate in our beginners program and develop self-discipline, leadership, and safety skills. Grades K-5.	$88/month	John Gwin (253) 848-5425 info@elitetrainingcenters.com www.puyallupmartialarts.com
	JUMP Kids Cheer JUMP Cheerleading	Join the cheer squad and learn cheers, dances, and basic stunts. Cheer squad will perform for their school at the end of each session. Grades 1-6.	$60/11 weeks	Laura Smith (253) 303-2149 laurasmith@jumpkidsfitness.com www.jumpkidsfitness.com
	Puyallup Basketball Academy Basketball	Students have the opportunity to learn and/or sharpen their basketball skills and drills, as well as participate in scrimmages. Grades K-6.	$150/9-week session	Jon or Sue Barr (253) 445-1385 PBA57@comcast.net www.PuyallupBasketballAcademy.com
	Roach Gymnastics Fun and Fitness	Boost your child’s confidence by learning balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination in a fun environment! They will have two hours of fun, fitness, and gymnastics! Busing available to the Stewart location. Grades K-6.	$75/8-week session at Stewart Elementary	Emily Groby (253) 826-5999 roachgymnastics@hotmail.com Program also offered at the Roach Gymnastics Sumner location. Cost is $95 plus $35 annual registration.
	Soccer Shots	A uniquely designed program, offering basic soccer skills, fun games, and scrimmages in a fun, safe, and controlled environment, emphasizing character-building: fair team play, concentration, and encouragement. Grades 1-4.	$115/9 weeks	Nicole Chapman (253) 219-4879 Nicole@soccershots.org, www.soccershots.org/tacoma
Faith-Based and Character Building Programs	Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Good News Club	Learn Biblical truths while singing songs, playing games, building friendships, and having fun! Grades K-6.	FREE	Marlene Stoll (253) 227-9042 marlene.stoll@cefofwa.com
	Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Good News Club	Learn Biblical truths while singing songs, playing games, building friendships, and having fun! Grades K-6. Off-campus location at Puyallup Nazarene Church	FREE	Kathy Stancik Puyallup Nazarene Church (253) 845-7508 kstancik@pnconline.org www.pnconline.org
	First Baptist Church of Puyallup Kids Adventure Clubhouse	While having fun, kids learn sportsmanship, good character, practical life skills, citizenship, and patriotism. We teach biblical truths and how to have life's best with Jesus Christ. Grades K-6	FREE	Stanton Sattler (253) 845-5277 kidsadventureclubhouse@yahoo.com First Baptist Church of Puyallup www.worshipinpuyallup.org

Wednesday After-School Options for Fall 2011

School	Onsite or Offsite	Program	Schedule	Fees	Location or Transportation Option	Start Date
Brouillet	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	11:51-1:30	No cost	Portable	1/4/12
	Offsite	Payette's School of Dance	12:00-3:00	$225/12 weeks	Bus to Payette's School of Dance	1/18/12
	Offsite	Payette's School of Dance	1:00-3:00	$204/12 weeks	No transportation provided	1/18/12
	Onsite	PlayJude Drama	11:51-2:15	$65/6 weeks	Stage	1/4/12
Carson	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	11:51-1:30	No cost	Gym	1/4/12
	Onsite	NEW! Cooking with Miss Maddie	12:00-2:00	$55/4 weeks	Classroom	3/7/12
	Onsite	NEW! Soccer Shots	11:51-1:30	$155/9 weeks	Outside	4/11/12
	Onsite	Violin Virtuosos (Level 1)	12:00-12:30	$50/month	Stage	1/4/12
	Onsite	Violin Virtuosos (Level 2)	12:40-1:10	$50/month	Stage	1/4/12
	Onsite	Violin Virtuosos (Level 3)	1:20-1:50	$50/month	Stage	1/4/12
Edgerton	Onsite	Broadway Conservatory Theatre	11:51-2:30	$150/10 sessions	Stage	Ended
	Offsite	Champion Martial Arts	11:51-2:30	$49/month	Bus to Pope	1/4/12
	Onsite	JUMP Cheerleading (Squad 1)	11:51-1:00	$60/11 weeks	Gym	1/18/12
	Onsite	JUMP Cheerleading (Squad 2)	1:10-2:10	$60/11 weeks	Gym	1/18/12
Firgrove	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	11:51-1:30	No cost	Gym	1/18/12
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
	Offsite	Elite Martial Arts	11:51-3:00	$88/month	Bus to Elite Martial Arts	1/4/12
	Offsite	Payette's School of Dance	12:00-3:00	$225/12 weeks	Bus to Payette's School of Danc e	1/18/12
	Offsite	Payette's School of Dance	1:00-3:00	$204/12 weeks	No transportation provided	1/18/12
Fruitland	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Portable	1/4/12
	Onsite	Puyallup Basketball Academy	12:21-2:30	$150/9 weeks	Gym	Canceled
Hunt	Onsite	Ambassadors of Youth	12:21-5:00	$120/12 weeks	Gym	1/4/12
	Offsite	Champion Martial Arts	12:21-2:30	$49/month	Bus to Pope	1/4/12
	Offsite	Elite Martial Arts	12:21-3:00	$88/month	Bus to Elite Martial Arts	1/4/12
	Onsite	Kids N' Art Creations	12:21-1:30	$50/4 weeks	Portable	1/4/12
Karshner	Offsite	First Baptist Church of Puyallup	12:21-2:30	No cost	Walk to First Baptist Church	1/18/12
	Offsite	Roach Gymnastics	1:00-3:00	$75/8 weeks	Bus to Stewart	11/16/11
Maplewood	Offsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Van to Puyallup Nazarene	1/4/12
		Art on a Whim	12:21-2:00	$45/6 weeks	Stage	1/4/12
Meeker	Offsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Van to Puyallup Nazarene	1/4/12
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
Mt. View	Offsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Bus to Northwood	1/4/12
	Offsite	Mt. View Community Center	12:30-3:00	No cost	Bus to Mt. View Community Center	1/4/12
Northwood	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:30	No cost	Gym	1/4/12
	Offsite	Mt. View Community Center	12:30-3:00	No cost	Bus to Mt. View Community Center	1/4/12
Pope	Onsite	A.C.E. Foreign Language	12:21-1:30	$149/15 weeks	Classroom	2/22/12
	Onsite	Champion Martial Arts	12:21-2:30	$49/month	Gym	1/4/12
Ridgecrest	Offsite	Champion Martial Arts	12:21-2:30	$49/month	Bus to Pope	1/4/12
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
Shaw Road	Onsite	Art For Kids School (5-8 yrs)	12:30-1:30	$48/month	Classroom	1/4/12
	Onsite	Art For Kids School (9-12 yrs)	1:45-2:45	$48/month	Classroom	1/4/12
	Onsite	Chess4life	12:30-1:30	$108/8 weeks	OT room	1/18/12
	Onsite	Puyallup Basketball Academy	12:21-2:30	$150/9 weeks	Gym	Canceled
	Offsite	Roach Gymnastics	1:00-3:00	$75/8 weeks	Bus to Stewart	11/16/11
Spinning	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Gym	1/4/12
	Offsite	Roach Gymnastics	1:00-3:00	$75/8 weeks	Bus to Stewart	11/16/11
Stewart	Offsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Bus to Puyallup Nazarene	1/4/12
	Onsite	Roach Gymnastics	1:00-3:00	$75/8 weeks	Gym	11/16/11
Sunrise	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Gym	1/4/12
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
Waller Road	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	12:21-2:00	No cost	Multipurpose room	1/4/12
	Onsite	NEW! Soccer Shots	12:21-2:00	$155/9 weeks	Outside	4/11/12
Wildwood	Onsite	A.C.E. Foreign Language	12:21-1:30	$149/15 weeks	Classroom	Ends 1/18/12
	Onsite	Broadway Conservatory Theatre	12:21-3:00	$150/10 sessions	Music room	Ended
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
Woodland	Onsite	Art For Kids School (5-8 yrs)	12:00-1:00	$48/month	Music room	1/4/12
	Onsite	Art For Kids School (9-12 yrs)	1:15-2:15	$48/month	Music room	1/4/12
	Onsite	CEF - Good News Club	11:51-1:30	No cost	Computer room	1/4/12
	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
	Offsite	The Dance Academy	11:51-1:50	$49/month one class	Bus to Dance Academy	1/4/12
	Offsite	The Dance Academy	11:51-3:30	$98/month full program	Bus to Dance Academy	1/4/12
Zeiger	Offsite	Competitive Edge	12:00-3:00	$130/11 weeks	Bus to Competitive Edge	12/14/11
	Offsite	The Dance Academy	11:51-1:50	$49/month one class	Bus to Dance Academy	1/4/12
	Offsite	The Dance Academy	11:51-3:30	$98/month full program	Bus to Dance Academy	1/4/12
	Offsite	Elite Martial Arts	11:51-3:00	$88/month	Bus to Elite Martial Arts	1/4/12

Bus Transportation

Please sign up early for transportation. Signed permission slips to ride the bus from your child’s school to another program site must be turned in to the school office at least two days before the start of the program.
Listed bus runs are not direct to program sites but additions to normally scheduled routes. Delays may occur which could impact program duration.
Because of high fuel prices, we need a minimum number of students to sign up for each altered bus run. If that number is not met or maintained, district-provided transportation options may change during the school year and parents may need to make other arrangements.
Sorry, but no district-provided transportation is available from program sites to home.

Scholarships

Many of the programs listed are free of charge, but many other programs charge fees for participation and supplies. Because of a wide commitment from all community partners, there are a limited number of scholarships available to students from low-income families in each program. Check with your chosen program provider.