Extended Learning Opportunities

Student enrichment outside of school hours

Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) programs provide students with homework help, enrichment clubs, and - as part of its mission - a safe space for students to grow and learn outside of school hours. ELO programs, coordinated through the Language, Culture, and Equity Department, are held during after-school hours and in the summer at Title 1 and 21st Century Community Learning Center sites in PSD.

Goals - ELO programs give students opportunities to:

Learn in a safe environment with positive adult role models
Socialize with peers in a healthy manner
Receive academic support
Engage in enriching activities that may otherwise be unavailable
Learn sportsmanship and cooperation during recreational activities
Become active members in their community

ELO Programs

PSD After 3

PSD After 3 provides free after-school programs for students enrolled at PSD Title 1 and 21st CCLC sites including Harris, Irish, Laurel, Linton and Putnam Elementary Schools. Activities focus on literacy, math and science academic support, tutoring, recreation, enrichment and other extracurricular activities.

PSD After 3 Schedule and Registration

After-school programs begin at each site's dismissal time and end approximately 90 minutes later. A schedule will be posted when available.

Fall programs run 8-10 weeks, October through December. Winter program sessions are held January through March. Programs are not offered during fall and spring breaks or when school is not in session or cancelled.

More program examples: books and crafts, experimenting with science, music, team sports, board games, writing club and more! PSD After 3 programs constantly change and may be modified at any time to best suit students’ needs.

Registration for PSD After 3
The enrollment process is a lottery system. Program and registration information is sent home via student folders a month prior to upcoming sessions. Parents apply for classes that their child would like to attend and submit the form back to their school. Enrolled students receive a confirmation before the start date.

Camp SOL

Camp Summer of Learning (SOL), is a summer bridge program that provides academic and enrichment support for select students in PSD. Students must be invited by their school to attend this summer program. Camp SOL is free of charge for all participants. More information about dates, sites, registration and summer resources will be posted when available.

Camp Sol Summer Program

2024 Program Details

Dates: June 10 – July 18 (no programs June 19 and July 1 – 4).

Hours: Approximately 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday – Thursday (hours are determined by transportation and may change).

Locations: Harris Elementary and Irish Elementary (Camp SOL staff will notify you which site your child will attend after registration closes).

Other: Breakfast and lunch are served daily. Bus transportation is provided for qualifying students. Transportation is not provided for students in the AlphaBEST extended day.

Need full daycare? AlphaBEST provides extended-day opportunities that families can separately enroll in. Families must register for summer programs on AlphaBEST’s site and tuition is paid by the families. Need financial aid? Please contact Rachel Pollack.

Registration

Registration is open March 4 - March 29. Enrollment for Camp SOL is online through ParentVUE accounts. Enrollment cannot be accessed through the phone app. Please note, if your student has not been invited to Camp SOL, their registration will be denied.

Follow these steps to enroll your student into Camp SOL.

Login to your ParentVUE account here.
Click “Online Registration” in the top right corner of the screen.
Select “2023-2024 Summer Registration for Camp SOL (By Invitation ONLY) and click “begin new registration”.
Follow the prompts, complete all required questions, and submit your registration. Note: please read carefully through each section and complete to the best of your ability.
1. The student’s enrollment will say “waiting” until a Camp SOL staff reviews the registration. If your student has been invited, you will receive an email of acceptance.
If you have questions during the registration process, contact Rachel Pollack at (970)490-3065.

Blevins Bruin Club

Blevins Bruin Club is an after-school program that offers students homework help, enrichment clubs, and community connections opportunities, while giving them a safe place to build relationships with other students. Funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, Cohort X, the drop-in after-school program is held 2:45 to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Bruins Club Schedule, Bussing and Family Events

Bussing

Students participating in Bruins Club may be bussed home. Those interested in bussing should reach out to ELO Coordinator Rachel Pollack at rpollack@psdschools.org.

Schedule
Bruin Club's winter/spring session is Jan. 9 through April 25. Enrichment clubs start Jan. 16. Here's the daily schedule:

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.: Students check-in at the library, snack and homework/reading time.
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.: Club time - at least two clubs are offered each day. Students attend a club or stay in the library for homework help
4:45 - 5:45 p.m.: Community connection time includes games, movies, homework/reading, and relaxation time in the library.
5 p.m.: Bus riders are dismissed for transportation home.
5:45 p.m.: Club ends. Students must be picked up at this time.

Family Engagement Event
Bruin Club works closely with Blevins staff to plan and implement family engagement events.

Parenting Middle Schoolers Night, Tuesday, Jan. 23 (time TBD) - Topics include social media, technology, etc.
Family Game Night, Thursday, Feb. 15, (time TBD) - board games and open gym for other games and sports.
Career, Technical Education Night, Tuesday, March 26, (time TBD) - ICAP/Xello presentation
Reading Night, Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7 p.m., Poudre River Library - EVIE will be there
Event TBD, Monday, May 13

Bruins Club Summer Program

Blevins Middle School is excited to partner with Bruin Club on the first-ever summer transition program! Incoming sixth graders will be able to take part in project-based learning and enrichment while becoming comfortable and confident on Blevins’ campus. This summer transition program is free for all incoming Blevins sixth grade students.

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Week 1: July 22-25
Week 2: July 29-Aug. 1
Week 3: Aug. 5-7 (three-day session, M-W)

Interested? Please fill out this interest form.
Questions? Contact ELO Coordinator Rachel Pollack, at 970-490-3065 or rpollack@psdschools.org.

Centennial High School

Centennial High school offers out-of-school programs that give students a place to drop in to explore creative interests, new hobbies, and work on credit recovery or receive tutoring. These programs are funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, Cohort X.

CHS Club Schedule and Details

Monday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Drop-in Credit Recovery and Tutoring
Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.: Try it out Tuesday
- Rotating enrichment clubs (schedule to be posted on-site).
Wednesday, 3-5 p.m.: Win it Wednesdays
- Fun, tournament style games
Thursday, 4-5 p.m.: Guitar Building

CHS Summer Program

Students will utilize the online summer school through PSD’s Secondary Summer Program but may be on site to receive in-person support when completing coursework. Enrichment opportunities will be available for students who attend this summer program.

Location: Futures Ready Center in the Foothills Mall.
Schedule: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday – Thursday
•   Week 1: June 3-6
•   Week 2: June 10-13
•   Week 3: June 17, 18, 20, 21 (June 19th is a holiday).

Interested? Please email Rachel Pollack at rpollack@psdschools.org or talk to your school counselor.

Poudre Community Academy

Poudre Community Academy offers out-of-school programs to PCA students at PCA that allow them to explore their creative interests, new hobbies and to receive tutoring and opportunities for credit recovery.

PCA Club Schedule and Details

Monday-Thursday, 3 -6 p.m.: Night School
Monday, 3:30-5 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m.: Music Club
Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.: Wheel Throwing Art Club
Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m.: Japanese Culture Club

PCA Summer Program

Students utilize the online summer school through PSD’s Secondary Summer Program but may be on site to receive in-person support when completing coursework. Enrichment opportunities will be available for students who attend this summer program.