Biddeford Afterschool is closely watching the weather through a weather station that they constructed outside. Students are engaged in a range of enjoyable clubs, like book club, nutrition club, and drama club.
Portland Afterschool recently wrapped up a Building Community unit where students constructed their aspirations for their communities and designed related art projects. Presumpscot Afterschool welcomed Sarah Lentz, Portland School Board Chair for a recent visit and discussion.
Saco Afterschool is learning about kangaroos in Australia through a Go2Science unit. Other recent lessons they have focused on are apples and pumpkins, nutrition, fall, and fire safety.
Waterboro Afterschool has recently welcomed many new students, making this the largest group of students in the past five years. Students are enjoying a Go2Science unit about the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples in Maine. Students are engaging in hands-on activities that bring these lessons to life—building connections between science, history, and community.
