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1 1 nfipr fhp CI IK! ? BRUN^M B til IVJul LI 1C; OlAI 1 U rnSports, Pages 8-12 After-School Program Offers Fun Alternative For ' Latch-Kev ' Kids BY SUSAN USHER No latch-key kids here. Parents whose youngsters are participating in the YWCA School -Male Program at four local schools don't have to wor ry about who is minding the kids until they get home from work. At Supply, Bolivia and Southport elementary schools and Lincoln Primary School, after-school care is avail able Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. in a first-time program offered by the Wilmington WYCA in cooperation with the Brunswick County Schools. "They arc going really well," said Shelley Ballard, YWCA coordinator for the programs. A fifth site, at Union Primary, was closed due to lack of participation. It could be reopened if enough interest is expressed. "We know there is a need, but we have to have the families," she said. In the cafeteria at Supply Elementary School one af ternoon in mid-week, Jeffcry Alcorn joins Arias Gray and Briana Barnhardt in adding a piece or two to a jig saw puzzle. At another table, Ashley Stevenson, Adam Thompson, Jarod Gray and Clesea Walley are working wiui lu'iuis uiiuci uk. iuiCugC Of DvbbiC Iaiuiuii, bite manager. By herself at a third table, Lashonda Gray is trying to get her homework done. All the youngsters arc restless, anxious to get outside to the playground. "We go here every day," said Jarrod Gray. "We go outside and play soccer." Well, at least that's what the big boys do. Some of the girls are drawing with chalk on the pavement, others are jumping rope or playing hopscotch. It's all part of the package, says Lennon. "We have a multitude of activities. They play inside and outside games. We're going to have guest speakers and we're going to start showing videos about once a week, and we supervise homework." "I think the parents arc pleased and excited about the program," she said. An average of 16 to 18 students participate each day in activities geared to their various ages and abilities. Care is available as well on staff development and tcacher days, when teachers report to school but students don't. The service isn't available over holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, at least not now. That possibility is being explored, said Ballard. "We may try to find a site so we can cover holidays." The YWCA is also looking into state licensure for the program, not because it is required, but because it will 4T* * ,? ^ open the program to families who qualify for subsidized childcare. Participating families must pay a YWCA membership of S15, a registration fee of S30 that includes insurance coverage, then $27 weekly or S6.25 a day. Staff devel opment half-days arc S7.50 and teacher workdays are SI 3. These are called "fun days," and start at 7:30 a.m. with a full range of activities provided. The programs shut down promptly at 6 p.m. Scholarships arc available, with fees adjusted on a sliding scale basis. Once a student is registered in the program, said Ballard, he or she can "drop in" as many afternoons as their parents choose each week. Parents are asked to call a day ahead for planning purposes. Under the arrangement with the schools, the campus es provide space, such as the cafeteria, gym and play ground. The YWCA provides its own materials and staffing and purchases snacks from the school cafeteria. The program's a hit not only with parents, but with kids. Jeffery Alcom said he used to go to a cousin's house after school. "I like this better," he said, "because it's fun." After School C JtCI ICO In photo at left, while other stu dents play around her, iMsonda Gray tries to finish her home work. Above, Elizabeth Rober son ( center ) serves as taste tester for pretend cooks (from left) Tar ah Walley, Michelle Darby and Teresa Earney. At right, Jeffrey Alcorn, Arias Gray and Briana Bamhardt stop to add pieces to a jigsaw puzzle. Wanted: Your Ideas "Under the Sun" is a weekly feature about interesting people, places and activities in Brunswick County. If you have an idea for "Under the Sun," we want to hear it. Call either Lynn Carlson or Susan Usher at the Beacon, 754 6890, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays. 4 n STAFF PHOTOS BY SUSAN USHEt GRAND OPENING Saturday, Oct. 24, 12-4 PM ^ FIRST 100 PEOPLE RECEIVE FREE RICHARD PETTY PEPSI POSTER PIG PICKING RACING SOUVENIRS ? tWG PIT STOP p/ T COOKED 8AR B * OUE Seafood Pistes Sandwiches s HIGHWAY 179 BETWEEN OCEAN ISLE & SEASIDE DRAWING EVERY 30 MINUTES FOR RACING MEMORABILIA: ?STP STAND-UP ?PEPSI STAND-UP ?PETTY FAMILY POSTER ?PETTY FAMILY CARDS WITH BINDER *1992 STP PROMO CARD SET ?RICHARD PETTY BBQ SAUCE PACKAGE -MAURICE PETTY HEMI T-SHIRT ?8-PK. RICHARD PETTY PEPSI BOTTLES MAURICE PETTY, RITCHIE PETTY SPECIAL GUESTS MARK PETTY AND THE #41 STOCK CAR
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