Cornell Cooperative Extension

St. Lawrence County

All Paws After School

Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County presents the

4-H All Paws After School Enrichment Program

At the Parishville-Hopkinton Central School

The 4-H All Paws After School Enrichment Program is for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade! Students in the program will get the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging programs. Activities will vary from one-time craft/ cooking and STEAM activities to long term clubs. 

Clover Buds

We understand that students in Kindergarten through 4th grade may not always have homework, so there will be reading times and times for the students to play games with each other. Students that have homework will have the ability to work in a quiet space with an educator that can help them as needed.

Some of the most important lessons youth can learn at this age is how to respect others, themselves, and the environment around them. Through group and individual activities, students will gain the confidence to work with others, stand up for themselves, and know when to get help from their peers or a trusted adult.

Explorers

Students in 5th to 8th grade start getting more complex homework; there are more times that they will need help with their homework. With the help of different educators and PH teachers, the student will get the help they need to succeed, and complete their homework.

Students in the Explorers Program will work on larger and longer activities through clubs. Students will learn about different careers with volunteer guests in career fields from banking, emergency services, agricultural, and many other occupational fields. Students that have a passion or interest in specific areas will get to gain a leadership role by helping run the activities and clubs.

Daily Schedule

  • 2:30 – First bell, students will report to the cafeteria to be signed in and receive an afternoon snack
  • 2:30 to 3:30 – Optional homework time for students that have homework.
    • Stations will be set up for different grade levels.
    • Students that do not have homework will have the opportunity to join a reading club, play cooperative board games or card games.
  • 3:30 to 4:00 – Activity Time
    • Outdoor or gym activities
    • Large group games
  • 4:00 to 4:15 – Transitions
  • 4:15 to 4:50 – clubs
    • Interest-based clubs focusing on STEAM, Healthy Living, Agriculture, and Civic Engagement
  • 4:50-5:00 – Clean up
  • 5:00 – last bus run

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign my child up? You can visit https://app.campdoc.com/register/ccenorthwind to sign your child(ren) up for the program.

Can anyone go to the program? The 4-H All Paws After School Enrichment Program is for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Parishville-Hopkinton School. There are no other restrictions for enrollment into the program.

Is there a fee for the program? No!! this is a free program.

Is the program licensed? Yes, it is! The program is licensed through the New York State Office of Child and Family Child Care Council. The license can be seen online and at the site of the program.

Does my child(ren) have to stay until the 5:00 bus? No, you are welcome to pick your child(ren) up during the program. We work with Parishville-Hopkinton School to provide the 5:00 bus run for families that need it.

Can my Child(ren) still participate in After School extra-curricular activities? Of course! Most of these activities get out before 5:00, so on the days your child(ren) are in those activities, they will report to the cafeteria when they end. They will then be able to join a group or work on their homework until they are picked up or take the bus home.

Last updated July 12, 2023

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