Moosekids

Westtown Lower School's After School Program

Moosekids is a fun-filled program provided for children in Westtown Lower School. The program begins at the close of their classroom day and continues until 6 pm daily. Students in PreK who participate in Moosekids eat their lunch and rest with their Moosekids friends. All Moosekids, grades PreK through 5th, have the opportunity to play games (both indoors and outdoors) and create arts and crafts projects. There is also an opportunity for the older students to begin their homework.

A Day in the Life of a Moosekid

Below is a typical Moosekid day's schedule.

  • 12:00 pm - Prekindergartners that come to Moosekids eat lunch with their friends.
  • 12:30 pm - Free choice in the PK room, including art and craft projects.
  • 1:00 pm - Play outside with Kindergartners.
  • 1:45 pm - Come inside and read a story.
  • 2:00 - 2:45 pm - Rest
  • 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Snack time, pack up
  • 3:15 pm - Prekindergarten kids who stay half day go home. Grades K-5 Moosekids are dismissed from their classrooms and join us on the playground (weather permitting).
  • 3:45 pm - Grades 2-5 start their homework in a quiet room.
  • 4:00 pm - Project time--usually there is a choice of two or three activities. We always have games and coloring.
  • 4:30 pm - Snack time.
  • 5:00 pm - Finish started projects and/or free choice.
  • 6:00 pm - Program closes. Handshakes and good nights!

Moose Kids Events

Moose Kids

A little bit about some of our activities and events...

Cooking: In Pre-K, Moosekids cook every Tuesday. Our recipes range from tacos to apple turnovers. It is a fun activity filled with explortation and discovery! We talk about different kinds of food, measurement, sharing, and cooperation.

School Break Theme Camps: During School Breaks Moosekids offers different camps with themes. Themes in the past have included "Dinosaur Days," "Summer in December," and "Under the Sea." We use the school pool, gymnasium, and take walks around the Lake during this time.

Clubs: Recently we have addded a new dynamic to Moosekids - clubs. Clubs have included Knitting Club, Chess Club, and French Club. All Lower School children are welcome to join these clubs in addition to Moosekids. These activities happen after school with parent volenteers.

Parent Volunteers: We always welcome parent volenteers. Parents in the past have shared bead making, ornament ideas, and sports.

Upper School Helpers: The Upper School Service Network provides us with high school helpers four days a week. They help with crafts, projects, and games.

A little bit about some of our activities and events...

Cooking

In Pre-K, Moosekids cook every Tuesday. Our recipes range from tacos to apple turnovers. It is a fun activity filled with explortation and discovery! We talk about different kinds of food, measurement, sharing, and cooperation.

School Break Theme Camps

During School Breaks Moosekids offers different camps with themes. Themes in the past have included "Dinosaur Days," "Summer in December," and "Under the Sea." We use the school pool, gymnasium, and take walks around the Lake during this time.

Clubs

Recently we have addded a new dynamic to Moosekids - clubs. Clubs have included Knitting Club, Chess Club, and French Club. All Lower School children are welcome to join these clubs in addition to Moosekids. These activities happen after school with parent volenteers.

Parent Volunteers

We always welcome parent volenteers. Parents in the past have shared bead making, ornament ideas, and sports.

Upper School Helpers

The Upper School Service Network provides us with high school helpers four days a week. They help with crafts, projects, and games.