Trailside After School

Hello Trailside!

Help Shape the Future of After School for Our Kids

How would you like to have a wonderful place to send your child after school; a place where they get to run, play, create, learn, explore, and develop friendships and life skills?

This is what we would like to bring to Trailside! An after school program geared to helping kids stay active and develop in these core areas - Movement and Agility, Music, Creativity, STEM, and Life Skills.

We are looking to assess the need and interest for an after school program. Starting a program is a community effort, to which we are calling for your help and input.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Take this survey to indicate your interest in an after school program and which club emphasises or activities your kids would enjoy most.
Help us recruit the greatest after school program director and staff Utah County has to offer :)

How a Full Time Program Will Work

Schedule

Clubs are the type of themed activities kids can participate in. They will be offered in 45min blocks.

The time blocks are:

2:15 - 3:00 (45min)
3:00 - 3:45 (45min)
3:45 - 4:30 (45min)
4:30 - 5:15 (45min)

Flexible Scheduling

Parents can select the days and specific time blocks they would like their child to participate.

Parents may sign up for SOME or ALL time blocks - allowing for flexible scheduling.

Club Areas of Focus

Each time block will have a club offering(s) in one of these 5 areas.

Movement: activities that involves physical exercise
Art and Creativity: activities that fosters a creative or artistic ability
Music: activities that teach an instrument and principles of music
STEM: activities that engage kids with hands on projects that teach science, technology, engineering, and math concepts
Specialty clubs: activities organized around a niche topic or interest

Organized by Grade

Kids will be organized by grade to cater the activities accordingly.

Group 1: 1st - 3rd Grade
Group 2: 3rd - 6th Grade

Group Size

Each club have between 10 - 20 students, not to exceed 20 students per club.

Example Schedule

Afterschool - 3:00 (45min)

After school club for all grades: healthy snack, take attendance, hold a town hall, help kids unwind from the school day with some fun games and freeplay options while helping foster friendships along the way. We also help with homework or onsite tutoring if requested.
Music students go to class right after school (Choir, Orchestra, Ukulele, Rhythm n Rock) then get a snack after music if staying for the next block.

3:00 - 3:45 (45min)

Grades 1-3: Movement & Agility Clubs
Grades 4-6: STEM Club

3:45 - 4:30 (45min)

Grades 1-3: STEM Club
Grades 4-6: Movement & Agility Clubs

4:30 - 5:15 (45min)

Grades 1-3: Creativity Club
Grades 4-6: Creativity Club

*Note this for illustration purposes only - this does not reflect the current offering.

The survey will inform which clubs best support parents and students desires.

Pricing

We aim to make this program as affordable as possible while ensuring program sustainability. By operating as a non-profit, we commit to using all funds to increase the quality and accessibility of the program. We will use the funds and all donations for snacks, club supplies, hiring quality staff members, providing additional resources like tutors, licensing and training for our staff. We estimate the cost per child will be between $7 - $10 per 45min club session, depending on enrollment. A full after school session (2:15pm - 5:15pm) will average around $25 per day with a discounted weekly rate for full time registrants.

Potential Clubs and Enrichment Activities

Movement Club

Dance aerobics, dance moves and choreography, cultural dance, group fitness and agility games, fun hand eye coordination games.

Sports Clubs

Fun scrimmages and skills training for basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, cross country, karate, and more.

STEM Club

Art and Creativity Club

Hands on science projects, AI/coding skills, creative problem solving with mini engineering projects, construction, woodworking, robotics, legos, math games, etc

Art and Creativity Club

Learning foundations of creativity with projects like making art boxes, book binding, jewelry making, hand sewing, pottery, prints, 3D art, baking etc. Learning art and design principles using various studio art mediums like painting, pastels, drawing, and more.

Music Clubs

Art and Creativity Club

Specialty Clubs

Choir, Orchestra, Ukulele, Rhythm and Rock (drums, stepping, percussion), fun with music theory.

Specialty Clubs

Art and Creativity Club

Specialty Clubs

Additional interests-based clubs on Fridays such as strategic board/card games, theatre, life skills, gardening, Baking, niche interests, guest entertainers etc.

Our Approach

Our Teaching Aims

We get that your kids will have been at school all day. Our activities will be designed to keep them engaged, moving, and having fun. If they need quiet time, we also have a calm area they are free to go anytime.

We want the kids excited to come each day!
Ensure each child feels seen, heard, and acknowledged
Help kids foster genuine friendships
Pay attention to what strengths they have and encourage their aptitudes
Spark their creativity and curiosity
Be positive, empathetic, encouraging, and helpful
Reinforce the Trailside motto, ‘Be safe, Be Kind, Keep it Clean’

Our after school program will help kids ...

Increase daily physical activity
Get more time playing sports they love
Foster STEM skills
Experiment with various creative and artistic mediums
Build creative confidence
Learn the language of music
Promote friendships and life skills
Spark curiosity and discover their interests
Feel a part of something special

We believe providing early exposure to a wide variety of experiences encourages children to follow their curiosity and discover interests early on so they gravitate to what brings them joy and can feel confident in as they grow.

Our Commitment to Quality

It is of utmost importance to us that we have top quality staff to bring the fun and engagement to activities for your kids. We will ensure our staff is qualified and experienced to help your child feel safe, included, and excited to participate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How much will classes cost?

We estimate most classes will be between $7 - $10 per class depending on enrollment. Each class is designed to be 55 minutes A full after school session (bell - 5:30) will average around $25 per day with a discounted weekly rate for full time registrants.

Are snacks provided during the After School Program at Trailside After School, Vineyard, UT?

Yes, we will provide a healthy snack for all students that participate in the after school time block.

Is there a minimum number of days my child must attend the After School Program at Trailside After School, Vineyard, UT?

No, there is no minimum requirement. You may enroll your child for as many or as few time blocks that you need. We offer priority registration to Trailside students and those attending a full session. We will then open the remainder openings to the community.

What is the class size?

Each class will have minimum of 10 and a maximum 20 kids. For the fuller classes we accept certified volunteer aides to help .

Will there be volunteer opportunities?

Absolutely! We will accept screened volunteers 16+. Volunteering with after school is a wonderful way to bolster a resume and help the community. We love having volunteers add fun and help with the clubs we offer.