REEF is a dynamic aftercare program originating in Washington, DC with a long-term plan to reach all corners of the world. Our focus is to provide our students with enriching and profound experiences they would otherwise miss. Whether rarely encountered and self-confidence building skills like sewing, water cooler painting, and architecture or sports not typically considered like lacrosse, street hockey and volleyball we ensure our students are having fun, engaged, and broadening their horizons.
Monday through Thursday, REEF runs from 3:40pm-6:00pm. During that time students participate in the two periods of classes they signed up for during registration.
Sample Schedule:
3:45 - 4:00 | Homeroom/Snacktime
4:00 - 4:45 | First Period (Cooking 101)
4:45 - 4:50 | Transition
4:50-5:30 | Second Period (Basketball)
5:35-6:00 | Dismissal*
K-5 students choose their own classes from a variety of options. *Late fees begin accruing at 6:00pm. $5/minute for the first 10 minutes and $1/minute after that.
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY PK3 - K SCHEDULE
Our PK - K students have a slightly different experience than our 1 - 5 students. Their activities are a planned rotation as opposed to entirely elective and focus on literacy, motor, and interpersonal skills. Each day offers a different rotation with the exception of literacy.
Sample Schedule:
3:35 - 3:45 | Attendance/Snack/Story
3:45 - 4:00 | Transition
4:00 - 4:20 | Activity One (Early Literacy)
4:20 - 4:25 | Transition
4:30 - 4:45 | Outdoor Play
4:45 - 5:15 | Activity Two (Arts and Crafts)
4:45 - 5:05 | Kindergarten Outdoor Play
5:15 - 5:30 | Transition
5:30 - 6:00 | Dismissal*
*Late fees begin accruing at 6:00pm. $5/minute for the first 10 minutes and $1/minute after that.
FRIDAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Every Friday is a half day! And that means we get started at 1:00pm and have about four hours of programming!
REEF Fridays are done summer camp style with a rotation of fun activities chosen and planned by our supervisors with student input. Our older students (third grade and up) have more time with each activity so they can dig deeper into topics and try their hands at more complicated activities.
Sample Friday Schedule:
PreK 3 & 4:
Spring Sky, Bird Sticks, Flower Coloring, Movement
K & 1st:
Playground, Seasons of the Year, Early Spring Nature Walk, Movement Games (Turf)
2nd:
Paper Airplane Flying School, Knockout, (90 minutes) Shadow Puppets
3rd:
Straw Roller Coaster STEM Challenge,
Kandinsky Circle Mural
4th & 5th:
Duckpin Bowling
FRIDAY FIELD TRIPS!
A great benefit of every Friday being a half day is that it allows enough time for field trips. There is a field trip every Friday and it rotates through the K-5 age groups. Pre K students go once per trimester. Some of the many places we visit are the Smithsonian National Museums, Bladensburg Waterfront Park (pictured right), Canal Park Ice Rink, Pump it Up! and more!
ALL general inquiries regarding REEF (drop-ins, calling out, billing questions, programming questions, Reduced Rate, etc) please send your email to reefadmin@washingtonyuying.org and the appropriate team member will reach out to you within 48 hours. This ensures that an individualized, timely, and efficient response is received.
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