Sacramento START
“Where After School Counts!”
Sacramento START is a public/private collaboration that is working to
build the capacity of children to succeed academically and socially while
reconnecting families and neighborhoods to local schools.
Sacramento START transforms the after school hours
into a fun, safe, and productive experience at 63 elementary schools
that serve as Sacramento START sites. At each one of these sites, dedicated staff work to
provide children the knowledge and skills they will need to become productive
adults.
Sacramento START believes that children should
be given every opportunity to become successful adults. Sacramento
START fosters an enthusiasm for learning by engaging children in fun,
literacy-focused activities in a safe and caring environment.
Sacramento START is offered at many local school
districts: Sacramento Unified School District, Elk Grove Unified School
District, Natomas Unified School District, North Sacramento School
District, Del Paso Heights School District, Robla School District,
and Rio Linda Union School District. Because
Sacramento START expands the school day, it serves as a vital partner
for local school districts that wish to improve their students’ academic
and social competencies.
Sacramento START sites are open Monday through
Friday, after school until 6:00 p.m. Sacramento START’s daily activity categories
include Academic Support, Enrichment, and Sports and Recreation. Sacramento
START also incorporates health and nutrition into its programs through
an AmeriCorps grant. Additionally, AmeriCorps members serve some
of their service hours at Sacramento START sites.
Examples of Sacramento START’s program components
include:
- Homework Assistance
- Journal Writing
- KidzLit and Kidzmath
- Sports Stacking
- Dodge Ball
- Tennis
- Flag Football
- Track and Field
- Softball
- Science
- Art
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Cooking/Baking
All of these activities impart valuable skills that children can use
when dealing with future challenges.
Sacramento START places a high priority on providing
its staff with the skills they need to effectively address children’s needs. Each
year, its staff participate in more than 40 hours of workshops and trainings. These
workshops and trainings guarantee that Sacramento START will continue
to be a positive force in children’s lives.
For more information, please contact Sacramento
START at, (916) 808-6197; or visit Sacramento START’s website
at www.start.org.
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