Transcript Afterschool Basics Presentation

Basics and Set Up
of 4-H Afterschool Programs
4-H Afterschool In-Service
November 29, 2006
Sherry Ford
Mary Kramer
Establish Partnerships
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Schools
Churches
Current Afterschool Programs
Community Organizations, PTA
Key Contacts:
Administrators
Teachers
Program Coordinators
Recruitment
• Brochures
– Student Focus
– Parent Focus
• Flyers
• News Articles
– Newspapers
– Newsletters
Decisions, Decisions
• Who should be the financial
administrator?
• Budgeting
• Fees
• Hiring Staff
– Screening
– Evaluation
– Policies & Pay
– Scheduling
More Decisions
Registration Forms
– Methods of delivery
– Collection of forms
– How to collect fees
– Make sure all information is
provided to all partners
Expectations for Use of Facilities
• Is there a fee for use?
• Who will set up and tear down?
• Who is responsible for cleanup?
• Who will open and close facility?
• Can you have food?
Policies
• Early Outs
– Weather Related
– Inservice Days
• Child Pick-Up and Drop Off
– Who?
– Sign-In and Sign-Out
• Procedures for absentees
– Phone call to guardians
– Check with office for school absences
Coordinator/ Educators
• Scheduling duties
– Lesson Plans
– Include BMIG
– Guest speakers
– Field trips
• Policies for absences
• Associates
Meeting the Needs of Youth
Utilize BMIG
• Belonging: to feel connected, wanted
valued, and part of a group
• Mastery: to know you have skills, are
capable, and can be successful
• Independence: to learn to do things
and make decisions on your own; to
be responsible
• Generosity: to give back to others and
the community; to obey the law
Set a Positive Tone
• Involve youth in setting up
behavior expectations and policies
• Post expectations each day
• Afterschool = FUN &
Safe Environment
• Be ORGANIZED!
• Let youth know what they are
going to do each day
Volunteers
• Senior citizens, RSVP
• Teens
• Businesses
• Community Members
• Parents
• Provide Training
Parent Involvement
• Introductory Letter
• Update Letters/ Notices
• Invite to open house or show
• Invite to donate snacks
• Incorporate a parent fun night
Many Faces of 4-H Afterschool
• 4-H Club after school
– Includes 4-H fee
– Meets several times
– Includes use of project materials
– Can include business meeting,
presentations, leadership, etc.
• Clover Kids
Many Faces of 4-H Afterschool
• Theme-based Interest Groups
– Select theme such as science,
theater arts, etc.
• Special Interest Groups (Specific)
– Babysitter Training
– Go-the-Distance
• Day Camps
– InService/other out-of-school days
– Summer
Call it 4-H
• 4-H Afterschool offers alternatives
for youth to engage in positive
activities during high risk hours.
• Develop your program to meet the
needs of your families.
• Develop community partnerships
• It is 4-H = Positive Youth
Development