Programs

Program Overview

We have many programs planned for our community! Here is the quick list: Lego Club, Artist Club, Cooking Club, and Sport Club, and our seasonal programming along with social events for you all. As for now, please keep an eye out for the upcoming program launch as we have only a few programs up and running to best serve you all.

If you're interested to read how our programs will be able to support you or your child/family member, please click on our blog linked here!

Before you begin any of our programs, we ask you to sign up for an interview to get to know not only you but your child/family member who would like to participate in our clubs. After filling out the interest form below, we will reach out to set up an initial meeting and trial class to give you further details.

Lego Club

Ages: all ages; students will be split into groups of similar grade level

At Lego Club, students will be working with 2 to 3 teammates to build an age appropriate Lego set together. As the name "club" implies, students will be expected to come on a weekly basis to develop social skills and friendships. Additionally, students will be able to work on communication skills through modeling of the teachers and other peers while increasing motor skills and dexterity. Students will initially start with the staff to peer ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 base on Lego and communication skill level determine during initial interview.

As students progress, they will have developed more independence with the staff to peer ratio of 1:4 up to 1:8. They will also build bigger and more complicated Lego sets, with the end goal of designing and create their own Lego creation.

Artist Club

Age: all ages; students will take classes with similar grade level peers

At Artist Club, students will be working through different forms of Art Media whether that be air dry clay, oil pastels, dance, or even music! The assortment of classes from the Artist Club will be different per age group, each group being limited to maximum 10 students with the staff to peer ratio around 1:3. Artist Club will require consistent attendance from students.

Students will be developing creativity and motor skills as they create their artwork or through movement/dance classes.

As students progress, they will be able to increase independence as they begin to create more artwork with their own creative ideas.

Sports Club

Age: all ages; students will be split into groups of similar grade level

At Sports Club, students will get to explore different physical recreations such as lacrosse, baseball, soccer, basketball, and many others! The range of skills taught will vary among each age group with every group consisting of 2 to 4 students. Students will start with the staff to peer ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 and build up to ratios of 1:4 as they become more familiar with their selected sport.

Students will be able to increase their knowledge about a plethora of sports and build self confidence. They will learn important social skills such as teamwork, patience, and perseverance. Through consistent attendance and practice, students will be able to progress and grow their athletic ability with their chosen sport(s).

Cooking Club

Age: all ages; students will take classes with similar grade level peers

At Cooking Club, students will be cooking and baking different recipes each week! The materials are provided by AFAE and there will be 1:1 volunteer support for all the students for safety and guidance. Students will also be communicating together and sharing supplies that further integrates them into their community.

Students will be developing motor skills and communication skills as they create their artwork or through movement/dance classes.

As students progress, they will be able to increase independence as they begin to create and come up with their own recipes to make at our cooking club

Board & Video Game Club

Age: all ages; students will be split into groups of similar grade level

At BVG Club, students will get to explore different board games and video games such as Monopoly, Candyland, Sorry, Hues & Clues, and Nintendo Switch Games! The range of skills taught will vary among each age group with every group consisting of 2 to 4 students. Students will start with the staff to peer ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 and build up to ratios of 1:4 as they become more familiar with their peers.

Students will be able to increase their knowledge about a plethora of board games and video games. They will learn important social skills such as teamwork, patience, and most importantly communication skills. Fine motors skills and friendship will 100% be built during the process!

Service Fee

As a non-profit, we aim to provide equitable and quality services/programming to our community. AFAE is fully volunteer run, but we kindly ask for a small fee at the beginning of every month variable by program to pay for materials, facilities, and other expenses. We also offer scholarships to those families demonstrating the need. More information will be provided during the initial 15 minutes interview/meeting.

We are currently venders with the Regional Center of Orange County through Aveanna.

Please do not hesitate to email us any questions: contact@action4edu.org! You can also contact us via the contact form. We will respond within 24 hours (business day)!