Common use of Program Activities Clause in Contracts

Program Activities. A. The School Year site directors will submit monthly lesson plans and written communications, i.e. parent newsletters, to the building principal upon request. B. The program is designed to promote out-of-school learning opportunities for children and youth in the designated locations in the Shaler Area School District Schools. The programs are designed to meet the needs of children and youth. 1. Programs are based on educational principals appropriate for each child’s developmental level. Age appropriate activities are offered in both large and small group settings. 2. On a daily basis, children will be exposed to activities that incorporate fun, enrichment programming for out-of-school learning that focuses on the fidelity components that derive from the YMCA of USA that include: o Literacy o Creative Expression o Health education and physical activity o Social Studies/Math/Science o Developmental Assets/Values Programming o Inclusion and Global Awareness o Leadership Development o Parent and Family Engagement 3. The programs offer security and protection during the day when parents are not available. 4. Opportunities for outdoor and recreational activities are provided. 5. School age children have a high level of interest in task-oriented activities, such as craft and cooking, these types of activities are included in the curriculum to challenge their present abilities and teach them new skills. 6. A physical education program, Food for Fun and HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity), HOST (Healthy Out-of-School Time) so that children and their families can develop healthy habits and physical fitness. Fresh fruit or vegetables and a whole grain are served at snack time. 7. The children will have opportunities to learn appropriate social behavior through group discussions and projects, positive adult modeling and individual conduct evaluations and values clarification. 8. The YMCA is committed to serving the community by providing high quality programs, which strengthen the family unit. The YMCA will support and engage the family unit by planning monthly opportunities throughout the year for children and parents to spend quality time together.

Program Activities. A. The School Year Year/Summer program site directors will submit monthly lesson plans and written communications, i.e. parent newsletters, to the building principal upon request. B. The program is designed to promote out-of-school learning opportunities for children and youth in the designated locations in the Shaler Area School District Schools. School year and summer programs will focus on the 40 Developmental Assets, utilize the curriculum Kids Lit/ Science & Math. The programs are designed to meet the needs of children and youth. 1. Programs are based on educational principals appropriate for each child’s developmental level. Age appropriate activities are offered in both large and small group settings. 2. On a daily basis, basis children will be exposed to activities that incorporate fun, enrichment programming for out-of-school learning that focuses on the fidelity components that derive from the YMCA of USA that includeon: o Literacy o Creative Expression o Health education and physical activity o Social Studies/Math/Science o Developmental Assets/Values Programming o Inclusion and Global Awareness o Leadership Development o Parent and Family EngagementProgramming 3. The programs offer security and protection during the day when parents are not available. 4. Opportunities for outdoor and recreational activities are provided. 5. School age children have a high level of interest in task-task- oriented activities, such as craft and cooking, these types of activities are included in the curriculum to challenge their present abilities and teach them new skills. 6. A physical education program, Food for Fun and HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity), HOST (Healthy Out-of-School Time) SPARK is provided so that children and their families can develop healthy habits and physical fitness. Fresh fruit Fruit or vegetables and a whole grain are served at snack time. 7. The children will have opportunities to learn appropriate social behavior through group discussions and projects, positive adult modeling and individual conduct evaluations and values clarification. 8. The YMCA is committed to serving the community by providing high quality programs, which strengthen the family unit. The YMCA will support and engage the family unit by planning monthly opportunities throughout the year for children and parents to spend quality time together.