Butte County Office of Education

• enrich students' academic experience through technology and hands-on learning
• encourage students to pursue healthy behaviors
• embrace strong school, family and community partnerships
• empower students to achieve educational and lifelong success

EXPANDED LEARNING GOALS

To assist students in grades K - 8 in achieving academic success through expanded learning opportunities.

• Provide educational, enrichment and recreational opportunities to improve student skills and success in academics (primarily reading and math), health, safety, arts, recreation, entrepreneurial ventures, and technology.
• Build mentor capacity in students and the community.
• Provide a safe place for children every day school is in session from the time the final school bell rings until at least 6:00 p.m.
• Provide positive, structured, adult supervision.
• Teach children ways of resolving conflicts.
• Provide tutoring and homework assistance.
• Provide opportunities to learn new skills.
• Develop school to career opportunities.
• Provide fun and engaging theme-based summer camps.

SAMPLE SITE ACTIVITIES:

• Chess & Strategic Gaming
• Weightlifting
• Speed Stacking
• Accelerated Math
• Sign Language
• Yoga
• Gardening
• Beading
• Math Lab
• Homework Help
• Crafts
• Drama/Theater
• Stop, Drop and Read
• Technology
• Youth Leadership
• Digital Photography
• Cooking
• Video Yearbook
• Sports Conditioning
• Biking
• Rally Ball
• Accelerated Reader
• Lego Robotics
• The First Tee Golf
• Intramural Sports