City of Riverside, California - Park & Recreation

:: After-school Programs

There are a number of after-school programs and activities for Riverside youth:

PRIME Time and HALF Time
Partners in Riverside Investing in Middle School Education and Hours After School for Learning and Fun
The Riverside and Alvord Unified School Districts, in cooperation with the City of Riverside conduct a grant funded after-school program at 11 elementary schools and 10 middle schools serving the City of Riverside.
The program runs throughout the school year and the hours of operation vary with each school site. The program includes an academic component, tutorial, and many enrichment activities such as recreation, clubs, etc. For details about the program or how to register, call the school nearest you listed below:
Participating Schools
Arlanza Elementary Collett Elementary Foothill Elementary La Granada Elementary McAuliffe Elementary Myra Linn Elementary Orrenmaa Elementary	Rosemary Kennedy Elementary Terrace Elementary Twinhill Elementary Valley View Elementary Arizona Intermediate Central Middle Chemawa Middle	Earhart Middle Gage Middle Loma Vista Intermediate Sierra Middle Wells Intermediate University Heights Middle Villegas Middle

Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant

The PEP Grant takes place during the PRIME Time after-school program at the ten (10) Riverside middle schools (Arizona, Loma Vista, Villegas, Wells, Earhart, Central, Chemawa, Gage, Sierra, and University Heights). The program focuses on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition among middle school youth. Instructors demonstrate to the participants that there are other fitness opportunities beyond traditional activities such as basketball and football. Walking clubs, jump rope clubs, dance clubs, pilates, yoga, and step aerobics are a few of the units that will be incorporated into this program.

Date: Monday through Friday
ime: 2-6pm (depending on the school site)
Age: Seventh and eighth graders
Cost: FREE Number in Attendance: 1,000 students daily

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“Kids-in-Action” After-School Program at Mtn. View Elementary School	FREE
Recreation staff conducts after-school activities to promote and enhance self-esteem in a supervised environment. Activities include intramural sports, games, dance, cheer, homework, community clubs, and cooking.
This program does not meet on national holidays or school in-service and/or minimum days. There is a maximum of 20 children per track or 80 participants total. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Park & Recreation After-School Program at all Community Centers	FREE
Recreation staff conducts after-school activities to promote and enhance self-esteem in a supervised environment. Activities include intramural sports, games, dance, cheer, homework, community clubs, and cooking.
This program does not meet on national holidays or school in-service and/or minimum days.

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