Out of School Time Programs
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Alexandria Office brings the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University to the residents of Alexandria by providing research-based solutions to the problems facing residents. Extension offers community programming in the areas of 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, agriculture and natural resources and community viability.
4-H Youth Development Programs educate people, ages 5-18, through a variety of hands-on, active learning techniques in after school and community settings. Membership is voluntary and free of charge. To learn about clubs in Alexandria or how to start a local 4-H group, please call 703.746.5544 or e-mail ex510@vt.edu.
Family and Consumer Sciences Programs help families take charge of their lives. Financial counseling programs are designed to prevent financial disasters, relieve the stress of job loss, and help restructure accumulated debt. Other programs help parents develop the skills needed to feed clothe, shelter, and nurture their children and families. Safe food handling training and certification programs allow professionals and individuals to ensure the safety of food served in home and commercial settings.
Smart Choices Nutrition Education Programs (SCNEP) are operated as a joint project of Extension, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Social Services. The SCNEP program is strictly educational and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service. Youth, adults and families learn about nutrition and healthy eating, food preparation skills and resource management skills. The program is free to participants. To learn more about SCNEP classes, please call 703.746.5544.
Environmental Horticulture Programs address the issue of environmentally sound landscaping practices that are economically viable and acceptable to members of the community. The Horticulture Hotline provides year-round support from local Master Gardeners to answer your home, garden, lawn, or insect questions, by phone or in person at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Soil testing kits can be picked up year-round at the Alexandria Extension office, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Are you interested in doing something positive for your community? If you would like to give the gift of your time and expertise, please call the Alexandria Extension office at 703.746.5544. Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteers are able to participate in a variety of activities that suit their interests and schedules. Additional gifts, such as donations allow our office to provide a wide range of activities for our diverse clientele and are always welcomed.
Where to find us?
- Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. VCE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- Offices are located in the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street. For more information about 4-H, Family and Consumer Sciences, or Horticulture programs, call 703.746.5544, TDD 800.828.1120, or e-mail ex510@vt.edu or visit offices.ext.vt.edu/alexandria.
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Teen Programs Designed Just-4 Teens!
- Power-Up Programs (6-8 grades)
Program Hours: 3:15-6 pm
Program Dates: Monday – Friday, September 21, 2009- June 17, 2010
George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Av. (Closed School Holidays)
Francis C. Hammond Middle School, 4646 Seminary Rd. (Closed School Holidays)
Click here for more information on teen programs and activities for youth in grades 6 - 12.
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Mother's Play Group
Infant to 4 years old - Meets at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center on Wednesday from 10 am-noon; and at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center on Wednesday from 10-11:30 am. Parents and children interact with others through play and activities. Ideal for the development of socialization skills. Free to City residents only.
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Out of School Time Fun for Kids
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Registration information for Out of School Time Program
Ages 5-12. Registration for the 2009-2010 School Year Out of School Time Program is currently open. Beginning this fall, participants will be charged a $25 activity fee per semester (Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer). A Fee Assistance Program is available for eligible families. To register, visit your neighborhood recreation center. For additional information, call Recreation Services at 703.746.5430. |
2009-2010 School Year Theme - “A Blast from the Past”
Each month activities revolve around a different time period of our past. This program is designed to help capture the imagination of children and encourage learning while having fun. Celebrations, food workshops, music, dance, visual arts, and civic event activities are planned throughout the calendar year. The activities support innovative thinking, diversify leisure interests, and expose participants to events and people that have shaped the world of today.
- September - The Roaring Twenties describes the 1920s, principally in North America, that emphasizes the period’s social, artistic, and cultural dynamism. Jazz music blossomed, the flapper redefined modern womanhood, Art Deco peaked, and finally the Wall Street Crash of 1929 served to punctuate the end of the era, as The Great Depression set in. Special Event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
- October - The Thrilling Thirties – The Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, a time of economic downturn and mass unemployment. The U.S. government established the New Deal, a series of reform programs that intended to assist those affected by the Depression. Movies became talkies and in color! Special Event celebrates Halloween.
- November - The Fabulous Forties – The Second World War took place in the first half of the decade. A time of Big Bands, Swing Music, and the slinky. Special Event celebrates Thanksgiving
- December - The Rocking Fifties – Walt Disney opened Disneyland. It was a time of poodle skirts, saddle shoes, American Band Stand, Elvis, black and white television, drive-ins, TV dinners, hula hoops, and silly putty. Special Event celebrates the holidays.
Out of School Time Program:
- Program Hours: School dismissal to 6 pm beginning September 8
- Charles Barrett Recreation Center, 1115 Martha Custis Dr.
- Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 25 W Reed Ave.
- Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
- Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave.
- William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave.
- Durant/Jefferson Houston, 1605 Cameron St.
- John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave. (Closed School Holidays)
- Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, 1101 Janney’s Ln. (Closed School Holidays)
ATTENTION PARENTS! The programs offered at all Recreation Centers are not licensed child care programs nor are they to be alternatives for child care.
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Calls from the Clauses
The 2009 Calls from the Clauses provide young people with an opportunity to receive a call from Santa or Mrs. Claus beginning Tuesday, December 8. The Clauses make every attempt to call each child. Letters should be addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, c/o ARPCA, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and include the child’s name, age, telephone number and whether the child is a boy or girl. Please indicate if a TTY or Spanish call is needed. The program is free and requests are not accepted by phone. All requests must be received by the close of business on Friday, November 20. Calls will be made from between 6pm and 8pm. No long distance calls will be made. For additional information call the Special Events office at 703.746.5418.
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Fee Assistance Program for City Residents
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities encourages participation in City programs from all City resi¬dents. If you, a member of your family or a friend would like to participate in programs or activities sponsored by this Department and are in need of fee assistance in order to par¬ticipate, please contact the sponsoring program office for more detailed information at least two weeks in advance. For general information, please call 703.746.4343 or (TTY) 703.838.4902
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