How Afterschool Programs Develop Your Childs Skills

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• How Afterschool Programs Develop Your
  Childs Skills

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• A good afterschool program offers a host of
  benefits to children of all ages.

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• Safe, structured activities give kids a chance to
  hone academic skills, try out new hobbies, play
  games and hang out with friends.

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• In an age when many kids go home and just tune in
  to the TV and surf around online, often waiting
  for parents to get home from work

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• after school programs offer exercise, time for
  home work and a chance to play outdoors in a
  supervised environment.

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• Its been shown that the peak hour for juvenile
  crime is between 3 pm and 4 pm, and after school
  programs keep kids off the street and happily
  entertained.

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• ACADEMIC BOOST

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• Kids pretty much always benefit from scheduled
  time for homework, and afterschool programs
  include a block of time just for class
  assignments

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• with the added benefit of staff on hand, often
  teachers or tutors, to help with that tough math
  problem or complex essay.

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• Because the programs are less formal than the
  regular classroom, kids tend to feel more
  comfortable asking for assistance.

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• More confidence in academic ability not only
  leads to improved grades, but diminishes the
  chance that kids will skip school, drop out or
  exhibit other behavioral problems.

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• SAFE AND SOUND

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• After school programs give kids a safe place to
  be during the dangerous afterschool hours when
  parents tend to be still at work and free time
  can lead to mischief or worse.

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Being in a supervised program lessens the
likelihood that your child will either commit or
be the victim of adolescent crime as they reach
middle school.
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• Attendees in this type of program are
  significantly less likely to engage in risky
  behaviors like smoking, drug use, gang activity,
  theft and vandalism.

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• COOL NEW HOBBIES

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• Many after school programs include instruction in
  a wide arrange of outside pursuits from chess and
  woodworking to basketball and theater.

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• Kids can sign up to take part in various
  electives, and your youngster just may find he
  can quickly give you a run for your money in a
  chess match or discovers an exciting new passion
  for art or tennis.

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• In a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by a variety
  of other youngsters, its easy to get excited and
  try something new.

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• ON THE MOVE

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• Kids stay active at after-school programs,
  burning up extra energy on the playground or
  sports court.

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• Some programs even provide instruction in
  everything from swimming to soccer, all of which
  have the super benefit of helping kids get into
  great healthy living habits.

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• Its not surprising that kids who attend
  after-school programs have been found to have a
  significantly lower rate of obesity.

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• SOCIAL SAVVY

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• Its not just academic skills that get a super
  lift from after school programs.

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• Kids who attend have been found to have fewer
  behavioral problems, more self-confidence and
  better conflict-resolution skills.

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• With adults around to help them deal better with
  peer issues, kids get some handy guidance in
  strategies for coping with day-to-day problems as
  well as lessons on respect for others and
  open-mindedness.

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• Supervised activities and down time lets kids
  have fun with friends after school instead than
  lounging around on the couch waiting for mom or
  dad to get home

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• and its also a great way to meet new people
  and make new friends in a nurturing environment.

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• Let your kids enjoy the after school program
  experience at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

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• Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
  and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
  sports, gymnastics and more.

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• Visit the site at http//www.maplewoodyearround.co
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• Maplewood Country Day Camp
• and Enrichment Center
• 150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
• PO Box 88 (Mailing)
• South Easton, MA 02375
• Email info_at_maplewoodyearround.com
• Telephone [phone]
• FAX [phone]