ExCEL After School Programs

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Video Features STEM Cohort

Watch an uplifting video on the STEM Cohort featuring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. View Video

posted 11/22/11

WARRIORS and rock HOST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

One of our CBOs, Real Options for City Kids – "ROCK", has a great partnership with the Golden State Warriors. During the third week in September the Warriors visited the after school program bringing dance and basketball clinics. View Photos

posted 10/6/11

Healthy Behaviors Initiative

The ExCEL Afterschool Programs boasts two Healthy Behaviors Learning Centers: ER Taylor Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. As part of the Healthy Behaviors Initiative, both sites have implemented the Exemplary Practices in Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Food Security and are available to help other programs do the same thing. For more information about the Healthy Behaviors Initiative, visit www.afterschoolsolutions.org. For information about visiting one of these sites, please contact Amy Adkins at amyadkins1@sfusd.edu.

posted 9/17/11

Need A Form?

Visit our updated form section to access the document you need.

posted 8/22/11

Youth In Action

Discover how our youth are working together to create a vibrant learning community.

posted 8/22/11

How Can We Support You?

We're here to answer your questions and lend a hand to make sure that ExCEL After School Programs are amazing places for students to be after school. Whether you are a student, a parent, a staff member, or a community based organization, please call on us! We are here to:

Help you navigate the district, city, and grant requirements
Coach you and your staff to be the best you can be
Motivate and inspire you to bring the highest quality programs to students
Foster innovation that makes an impact on student achievement
Lead you to lead - district, city, and nation-wide

We are looking forward to the opportunity to serve you. Contact us.

posted 3/1/11

BALBOA CREATES ExCEL After School Programs VIDEO

Balboa High School’s After School Program received the Region 4 ASSETS Digital Media Mini Grant to create a video focused on college and career preparedness in after school programs. Thank you Aaron Yen and the rest of the after school staff, Balboa students, and school day staff for an amazing film and program. Watch the video!

posted 6/17/10

ExCEL After School Programs Receives Award

Congratulations to Linda Lovelace and the ExCEL After School Programs for winning a certificate of recognition from Social Imprints for their collaboration on the GYSD t-shirts. Social Imprints is a socially conscience organization that provides higher paying professional jobs to at risk adults including ex-offenders and recovering drug addicts. View the certificate of recognition here.

posted 4/28/10

ExCEL Student Poets Head to NYC
In celebration of National Poetry Month, two ExCEL After School students represented the Bay Area at the 4th Annual America SCORES National Poetry Slam on April 19, 2010 at the New York Stock Exchange. Learn more ....
posted 4/14/10

JOB LISTINGS

Want to work with ExCEL Afterschool Programs? Check out our job descriptions.
posted 8/27/09

Archived News (2011-2012)
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Summer Resource Fair
Join us on March 3 for the Summer Resource Fair at Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th and Brannan from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This educational event will feature exhibitors including: summer camps and summer programs for all ages; family entertainment; and teen area with information about youth jobs and internships.

posted 1/27/12

Bridging the Bay Conference
Join us on January 28 for the third annual Bridging the Bay conference at Galileo High School. Workshop topics will address school day alignment, family literacy, STEM, supporting English learners, physical activity and nutrition, plus sessions on staff and grant management, sustainability, and more. Visit Bridging the Bay for more information.

posted 1/22/12

ExCEL After School Programs Update on Grant Application

The San Francisco Unified School District's ExCEL After School Programs Office will be applying for the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for elementary and middle schools, and the 21st Century ASSETS grant for high school students. The application deadline is December 9, 2011. A series of information sessions discussing the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for CBOs and private schools were held to highlight elements of the Request for Application. To download this 46-page document, click on Information Session.

posted 11/19/11

Grant Briefings on November 10

Community based organizations and private schools interested in learning more about this grant are encouraged to join us for an informational briefing. Please notify us of your intent to participate in the meeting no later than Wednesday, November 9 at 5 p.m. Send email to: CrawfordY@sfusd.edu

Learn more.

posted 10/21/11

Oct. 20 ~ Lights on Afterschool

Join one million Americans and 7,500-plus communities nationwide in celebrating the afterschool program that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn, and help working families. View previous celebrations

posted 10/6/11

Archived News (2010-2011)
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Summer Resource Fair 2011

Join us on Saturday, March 19, 10:00am-3:00pm for the 2011 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco.

Learn more in our Spotlight | Download flyer (pdf)
posted 3/9/11

CBO ~ Request for Qualifications

The ExCEL Afterschool Programs Office invites interested community-based organizations (CBO) to respond with their qualifications to serve as a Lead Agency in designing, planning, coordinating and operating an effective and high-quality afterschool program. Responses due by: March 21, 2011 at 2 p.m. Download: RFQ for Aftershool (pdf) | Draft cover sheet (doc) | Vendor FAQs (pdf)
updated 3/16/11

Archived News (2009-2010)
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Global Youth Services Month
ExCEL After School Programs received a grant from Youth Service America and State Farm Insurance to serve as a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day 2010. As such, we have a number of service-learning activities going on throughout the month of April. Learn more ....
posted 4/8/10

Community Partners - Expand your summer programs!
In order to provide a range of high quality summer activities, ExCEL After School Programs is seeking proposals from Community Partners with existing afterschool or summer programs to build on their current capacity. ExCEL funds would be used to augment programming and/or to add slots to existing programs. View/download the Complete RFP and Budget Spreadsheet. Deadline for submission of proposals is 5pm, April 16, 2010.
updated 3/10/10

Shape Up Walking Challenge
ExCEL sites: Join this year’s Shape Up Walking Challenge March 1-May 7! Click here for more information.
posted 2/21/10

Summer Program Providers: SF Family Summer Resource Fair is March 6
Please REGISTER NOW to Exhibit at this 5th Annual free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and families. Both non-profit and for-profit camps, classes, arts, sports, and family services—in San Francisco and beyond—are all welcome! The event is Saturday, March 6, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Concourse Exhibition Center, Eighth and Brannan. There is no charge for Exhibitors and no charge for people to attend this event. This is an informational fair— NO SALES AT THE EVENT. Presented by the SFUSD Student Support Services Department with support from SF Department of Children, Youth & Their Families. Space is limited. Deadline to register to be an Exhibitor is February 19. Register online. For more details visit the Events page of www.dcyf.org.

posted 2/8/10

Families: Are you looking for something fun for your child to do this summer?
Come learn about activities available in and around San Francisco this summer at the SF Family Summer Resource Fair (pdf)! The Fair is taking place on Saturday, March 6 from 10am-3pm at the Concourse Exhibition Center (map).
posted 2/8/10

Bridging the Bay

Region 4 Building Bridges After School Conference (pdf) will be held on January 29th & 30th at Balboa High School. To register: Submit the ExCEL Registration Form (doc) to Freddie Hendrix, Alameda County Office of Education by email or by fax: 510-670-3175. For an up to date list of presenters, go to the Bridging the Bay web page.
posted 01/06/10

TICKETS are now available for RAD 2010!

Get your tickets for Revolution in Art and Dance (RAD) Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Everett Middle School Auditorium. Doors at 4pm, show starts promptly at 4:30pm. Order tickets online!
posted 12/28/09

Revolution in Art and Dance (RAD)

RAD applications and poster contest information is now available! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 4, 2010! To see pictures and video from last year's event, click here. Applications due December 4!
updated 12/4/09

Lights On Afterschool Light bulbs

Thank you for celebrating Lights on Afterschool! Print and copy this lightbulb (pdf) for students to tell what they love about after school. Send the lightbulbs to ExCEL at 20 Cook Street, and we'll mail them to our state and federal legislators!
posted 10/26/09

Lights On Afterschool Light bulbs

Get ready for Lights on Afterschool! on October 22, 2009. Print and copy this lightbulb (pdf) for students to write about what they love about after school. After the event, send the lightbulbs to ExCEL at 20 Cook Street, and we will send them in to our state and federal legislators!
posted 10/21/09

Lights On Afterschool

Register to participate in Lights on Afterschool! on October 22, 2009. Registrations are due by September 15 to 20 Cook Street. High school students are invited to the San Francisco Public Library’s Teenquake on October 16.
posted 8/31/09

ExCEL September PD Series: SAfety

Greetings Site Coordinators!

It is time to register for ExCEL’s September Professional Development Series! The topic for September is Safety and addresses Section 5 of the Quality Self Assessment Tool.

Please note that Site Coordinators are required to attend at least ONE of the events each month.

Please choose one of the options below by clicking on the link and filling out the registration form. You may register for more than one event if you choose, and may also invite additional staff from your sites to register, space provided.

Wednesday, September 2, 11am-1pm, 20 Cook Street
Please join us for the September Speaker’s Forum. We are excited to welcome our guest, Lucas Eckroad, from the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. He will be speaking on both personal emergency/disaster preparedness as well as give an update on what the school district has been working on and how after school can be involved.
Thursday, September 17, 9am-1pm, 20 Cook Street
ExCEL’s Workshop for September will be on Preventative Health and Crisis Management, and will be presented by Diane Goldman and Kevin Gogin. You will learn important information on SFUSD policies and procedures surrounding student health and emergencies. This workshop is required for all Site Coordinators who have been working with ExCEL for less than one year.
Friday, September 25, 11:30am-1pm, 20 Cook Street
The Brown Bag topic for September will be Safety. Come with your questions and ideas on how to improve safety in our after school programs and communities.

posted 8/27/09

Archived News (2008-2009)
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RAD 09 VIDEO!
Just posted: student created video from RAD '09. Watch student dancers in action! The 3rd Annual Revolution in Art and Dance (RAD) took place on February 5, 2009 at Everett Middle School. The auditorium was packed as close to 150 students danced in routines ranging from Hip-hop to Latin dance, from Samoan dance, to Chinese Dragon and Lion dances, from Bollywood to Breakdancing. It was a true trip around the world! Also: check out the photos to see highlights.
posted 6/29/09

NEW Student-Run TV show posted!
Another new segment (taped from this school year) has been posted in our archive of student-run TV shows created by students in ExCEL After School Programs' Cesar Chavez Service Clubs. Watch the new show.
posted 6/29/09

JOB LISTINGS
Want to work with ExCEL Afterschool Programs? Check out our job descriptions.
posted 5/27/09

Funding Opportunities
Explore ways to fund your programs through these innovative and creative grants.
posted 1/30/09

ExCEL SUMMER FUNDING
In order to provide a range of high quality summer activities, ExCEL ASP is seeking proposals from Community Partners with existing afterschool or summer programs to build on their current capacity. ExCEL funds would be used to augment programming and/or to add slots to existing programs. Please see the attached RFP (doc) and Budget Spreadsheet (xls) for more information. Proposals are due to EcCEL by May 22, 2009.
posted 4/30/09

Get moving ExCEL!
Join the Shape Up Walking Challenge from March 9 – May 15. Download flyer (pdf) for more information on the challenge and how to register.
posted 2/4/09

JOIN OUR TEAM in '09-'10
In order to provide a range of high quality enrichment activities, SFUSD AFA ExCEL After School Programs is seeking proposals from organizations that would like to become partners with ExCEL ASP for the 09-10 school year. Attached please find the Request For Proposals (RFP) (doc) and a budget worksheet (xls).

All proposals are due to ExCEL by April 30, 2009.
posted 3/23/09

Global Youth Service Day: April 24-26
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an exciting event where millions of youth in over 100 countries organize community service projects to address needs of their local communities through service, to be recognized for their contributions, and to be a part of a global youth service movement. This year Global Youth Service Day will be April 24-26. We encourage all ExCEL After School Programs to join the movement and participate in service projects during this week in April.

If you need assistance in planning for GYSD, ExCEL After School Programs is offering three service learning project kits: a community cleanup project kit, a community mural project kit, and a penny fundraiser project to buy malaria bednets. If you are interested in receiving materials for one of these kits, please complete the GYSD registration form and return it to Kamil Faridi by Friday April 3.

posted 3/31/09

Take Action Now: Prop 49 Funding Help stop the repeal of Prop 49 funding and protect the after school programs. Contact your legislators now!
posted 8/1/08

Revolution in Art and Dance 2009 Bring students in your ExCEL After School Program to the Revolution in Art and Dance (RAD) on February 5, 2009. Download Ticket Order Form (pdf). Please make sure all students have a Field Trip Form (doc) for the event. View pictures from last year's event.
posted 1/16/09

Winter Workshops
Due to your requests, we are planning a day of Winter Workshops on January 20th at the Golden Gate Club. These workshops will focus on building skills of Program Leaders and will be geared towards creating make and take activities, developing lesson plans and building after school worker professionalism. Site Coordinators are encouraged to participate in the Balanced Scorecard Professional Development and planning at their school site, but are welcome to participate in the Winter Workshops if this is not possible. Please register by January 16 by mailing in a completed registration form (pdf).
posted 1/12/08

Revolution in Art and Dance (RAD)
Come join us for this year's RAD performance on February 5, 2009.
RAD Application (doc) and RAD Poster Contest (doc)
posted 11/11/08

REGISTER NOW FOR MID-YEAR Institute
The Institute will be held January 6-7 at Fort Mason Center. Each site MUST turn in a registration form by December 19, 2008. More information.
posted 12/08/08

FUNDING DEADLINE
The application deadline for the American Management Association (AMA) Scholarship Program is December 15. Get information about this and other funding opportunities in our resource section.
posted 12/08/08

SAVE THE DATE!
The Youth Action Conference is on November 26th from 9:30am-2:30pm at Everett Middle School. Bring your youth! Help them learn Leadership Skills! Please see the attached RSVP form for more information.
posted 11/03/08

AFA TAC Leadership Track Accepting Applications
The Afterschool for All Technical Assistance Collaborative (AFA TAC) applications for the 08-09 school year are available. Learn more at AFA TAC.
posted 7/01/08

ART KITS AVAILABLE
Would you like to be doing more art activities in your ExCEL After School Program but lack the resources and time for planning? Check out the new ExCEL ASP Art Kits!
posted 9/02/08

October 16: Lights On Afterschool!
Register now for this fun event.
Registration Form (pdf)
Application for Art and Essay Contest (pdf)
Bulb Cut-Out (pdf)
posted 8/20/08

Fall Institute August 12 - 13
Registration is now open for the ExCEL After School Program's Fall Institute. It will be held at the Golden Gate Club in S.F.'s Presidio on August 12 - 13 from 8 - 4. Download pdf registration form...
posted 7/15/08

ExCEL is hiring!
Want to work in an after school program? We have openings for ExCEL After School PROGRAM LEADER and SITE COORDINATOR and more... Learn more...
posted 8/05/08

Watch Student-Run Television
Tune in to watch students in ExCEL After School Programs' Cesar Chavez Service Clubs on television! Learn about student-run television.
posted 6/15/08