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Beyond the Bell

The Beyond the Bell (BTB) Branch Youth Services Section provides an after school safe haven for children in grades 2-5.  The Afterschool Youth Services Playground is available daily from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.  Please be sure to pick up your child by 6:00 p.m. 

KINDERGARTEN, TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN, AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM

The goals of the program are to provide wholesome, supervised enrichment, fitness and sport activities in safe neighborhood environments.  The program emphasizes physical fitness that develops basic movement skills, strong and healthy bodies, teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperative social skills and activities that reinforce the skills learned in the regular instructional program.  In addition, the tenets and teaching model of the national CHARACTER COUNTS! program is implemented to instill and reinforce the back-to-basics effort to build good character in our youth.

Youth Services is a permissive program where participants arrive and leave at their own discretion.  The Youth Services program is open only to students who attend school on this campus.  Participation in the Youth Services programs is a privilege.  Participants must conduct in a manner consistent with rules and regulations of the school.  Playground rules are posted.  Students may lose the privilege of participating in the program at the discretion of the site staff with the approval of the administrator.

Parents must sign an agreement with the Youth Services Program prior to their child being eligible to participate.  The agreement is available from the Youth Services Coach.

The daily program may include various sport and game activities, including:

  • Basketball
  • Kickball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Handball
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball
  • Table Games
  • Board Games
  • Intramural Tournaments
  • Drill Team
  • Arts and Crafts

BTB staff is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people by using sports as a vehicle and to focus on building the six pillars of character:

  • Trustworthiness
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Fairness
  • Caring
  • Citizenship

To obtain more information, contact the Field Office located within your Local District.

Youth Development Program (YDP) and Youth Services at YDP Sites..................................(818) 587-4300.

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