This summer, Power Scholars Academy has gone virtual! Through academic lessons with credentialed teachers, ongoing support from committed Y staff, and opportunities for project-based learning and virtual field trips, scholars return to school in the fall as confident and empowered learners. 

Credentialed teachers and Y staff will keep your scholar engaged through live zoom sessions, independent work, and phone calls and open office hours. 

Citizens of the World

North America - Week 1 - Activity 1 - Passport

North America - Week 1 - Activity 2 - Ice Cream in a Bag

Asia - Week 2 - Activity 1 - Origami

Asia - Week 2 - Activity 2 - Fruishi

Asia - Week 2 - Activity 3 - Paper Building Blocks

Asia - Week 2 - Activity 4 - Paper Fortune Cookies

South America - Week 3 - Activity 1 - Paper Mola Art

South America - Week 3 - Activity 2 - Cheese Quesadilla

South America - Week 3 - Activity 3 - Coffee Filter Flowers

South America - Week 3 - Activity 5 - Morpho Butterfly Craft

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 1 - Van Gogh Foil Art

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 2 - Tea Sandwiches

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 3 - Yardstick Launcher

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 4 - Skewer Structures

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 5 - 2 Ingredient Play Doh

Europe - Week 4 - Activity 6 - DIY Slime

Australia - Week 5 - Activity 1 - Kangaroo / Koala Dot Paint

Australia - Week 5 - Activity 2 - Watermelon Ice

Australia - Week 5 - Activity 3 - Straw Geodesic Domes

Australia - Week 5 - Activity 5 - Fruit Pizza

Australia - Week 5 - Activity 6 - Salt Dough Fossils

Africa - Week 6 - Activity 3 - Kite

Africa - Week 6 - Activity 4 - Recycled Cardboard Animals

Africa - Week 6 - Activity 5 - Frozen Banana Treats

Cost

There is no cost for families in this program. 

Sites and Registration

YSF (formerly Hillcrest and I.T. Bookman) - starting 6/15 

Gordon J. Lau

James Denman Beacon - Starting 6/15

John Muir Community Elementary

Move Up

Marina Middle School Beacon

Tenderloin Community School/Bessie Carmichael - Starting 6/15

Pop-Up Y Kids

The Y is here to support you and your family as we continue to navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic together. For those with no other options for childcare, we are offering Pop Up Y Kids at several YMCA locations.​

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