Registration for the OK After Opps Spring Semester, Sessions 1 & 2 is now open! See descriptions of activities being offered below. Please use the form on this page to register for either or both of these After Opps program sessions. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Oscar Montanez by email at oscar@opportunityknocksnow.org.

After Opps is an after school/after work program offering a wide variety of activities that are developed in collaboration with the Warrior participants. Program activities are embedded with a focus on peer leadership, health and wellness, social interaction and community connections.

For eligibility, registration requirements, session fees, daily structure, safety requirements or other information, see the After Opps homepage.

Click HERE to view some program highlights from the After Opps Blog. 

DREAM THEME:

The theme for the 2020 Spring Semester, spanning 7-wk  After Opps session, is “DREAM.” This semester, we will dream – using out critical thinking skills and imagination to explore all sides of our complex minds. 

SPECIAL DATES

MONDAYS

COMMUNITY OPPS

In this program, Warriors will serve various local non-profit organizations and establish their presence in our community through various community service projects.

PEER-LED

Peer-led programming is an organization-wide philosophy that places our Warriors at the core of planning and development. With limited staff support, Warriors plan engaging programs and activities for their peers that relate to their personal interests and strengths. Warriors will plan programs for the first three weeks of the session and then lead for the following three weeks.

DREAMY DIY GIFTS

In this dreamy activity, Warriors will explore their own dreamscapes to find creative inspirations. Each week, the DIY projects will have an ethereal component using the Warrior’s own introspection. Astronomy, whole spirit, and the five senses will utilize painting and crafting to create things like dream catchers and many other fun things!

MINDFUL MONDAYS

Clearing our minds, meditating, breathing, focusing, it’s all important, right? Thankfully, we have mindful Mondays coming to AO this Spring. With demonstrations and guidance, warriors will learn how to effectively become more mindful, more centered, and use this as a tool of coping. Becoming more aware of senses, feelings, as well as thoughts that we hold on too. *Warrior Wellness

WEDNESDAYS

WINTER OLYMPICS

Welcome to the wide world of Winter Olympics. We will be diving into the world of Winter Olympics and the sports that are in it. We will be playing sports such as hockey, curling, and maybe even ice skating among many other sports.*Warrior Wellness

WINTER/GALA CRAFTS

Winter is one of the best seasons of the year, unless of course, you can’t get outside to enjoy it! This session Warriors will use their imagination and dream big about winter crafts that can keep them busy indoors when it’s too wet and cold to be outdoors. They will explore melting ice, making snow globes and penguins and so much more! We’re bringing the fun indoors!

DREAMQUEST

We’re ready to dream. In DreamQuest, we will be exploring all of our dreams for the future. We will be looking into our dream homes, dream jobs, and dream futures. Using vision boards and other mediums, we will manifest our dreams and dream big!

PAY IT FORWARD

Warriors will get an opportunity to give back and pay forward all the generous energy sent our way. We will engage in random acts of kindness in the community and here at RFCC.

FRIDAYS

CHILI FUSION

In honor of the upcoming Ok Chili Cook Off, we will spend the session traveling the globe to find new flavors to make new variations of chili. Cuisine will be inspired by the influences of Korea, Mexico, and more.*Warrior Wellness

SLEEPOLOGY 101

How many hours of sleep do I need every night? When is a good time to stop having screen time before bed? What will help me fall asleep? What are good routines to develop before bed? Warriors will answer these questions and many more as they explore the art of sleep.*Warrior Wellness

CREATIVE WRITING

Warriors will express their voice and imagination through their writing! Diving into short stories, songs, poems, and plays. Together we will work on creating a character of our own, explore a conflict/plot twist that can happen, and then write about it! Farming/Veggie Scape Description: Warriors will explore products that come from the vegetables we grow. We will “turnip the beet” and develop skills in food safety and sanitation. We’ll do fun therapeutic horticultural-based activities and then we’ll dream up an additional recipe and write out to share with warrior families.!*Warrior Wellness

FARMING/VEGGIE SCAPE

Warriors will explore products that come from the vegetables we grow. We will “turnip the beet” and develop skills in food safety and sanitation. We’ll do fun therapeutic horticultural-based activities and then we’ll dream up an additional recipe and write out to share with warrior families.!*Warrior Wellness

 

MONDAYS

PEER-LED

Peer-led programming is an organization-wide philosophy that places our Warriors at the core of planning and development. With limited staff support, Warriors plan engaging programs and activities for their peers that relate to their personal interests and strengths. Warriors will plan programs for the first three weeks of the session and then lead for the following three weeks.

COMMUNITY OPPS

In this program, Warriors will serve various local non-profit organizations and establish their presence in our community through various community service projects.

DREAM OF LIFE

Dreams of Life gives Warriors the opportunity to consider what life goals they would like to achieve rather short and long term. We will discuss areas such as health, relationships, work, education, travel, and many more. This serves Warriors with a valid tool in order to be able to explore their own desires and have fun while doing it.

COLOR YOUR DREAMS

Ready, set, start dreaming! In this program, Warriors will be able to paint, draw, and create meaningful items. Continuing to get in touch with their inner artistic sides, while learning how to make different crafts out of common materials!

 

WEDNESDAYS

GALA SPRING CRAFTS

Temperature rising and the flowers slowly starting to bloom. The Ok Gala is right around the corner. This means it’s time for the Warriors to use their imagination in the form of creative arts and crafts. This program will be colorful and full of nature activities as the Warriors work hard to create Gala themed projects to be auctioned off at this year’s event.

NOTHIN’ BUT NET: 

Warriors will explore their dream sport through different net sports like volleyball, basketball, and badminton. We will learn new sports and have fun while doing it! *Warrior Wellness

CULTURE EXCHANGE

With Culture being a valued piece within many families, the Warriors will be able to learn about other cultures and even their own. We will learn what makes them unique from each other. Language, foods, clothing, music, dance are a few of the topics will will look into when talking about culture.

PAY IT FORWARD

Warriors will get a chance to give back and pay forward all the generous energy sent our way. We will engage in random acts of kindness in the community and here at RFCC.

FRIDAYS

DO THE RICE THING

Rice is one of the ingredients that is involved in the majority of the world’s pantry. This session we will work with all kinds of rice, from white to brown to basmati and Carolina gold, and discover the differences of each. We will also look at all the different ways you can cook rice, from the stove to the oven and more.*Warrior Wellness

SLEEPOLOGY 101

How many hours of sleep do I need every night? When is a good time to stop having screen time before bed? What will help me fall asleep? What are good routines to develop before bed? Warriors will answer these questions and many more as they explore the art of sleep.*Warrior Wellness

FARMING

With warriors being farm ready, we will continue our focus on food safety, sanitation, and therapeutic learning activities. Our goal is to dream big and develop a value-added product with ingredients we can grow to present a possible new item to add to the catering menu. We will go from seed to proposal.*Warrior Wellness

SIGN LANGUAGE

Sign Language Club Description: Warriors have an opportunity to dream big and practice a new language! While learning how to sign the basics, this club will also explore the importance of Deaf culture and important figures.