What activities do we fund?
Activities SKJAJA often funds:
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School orchestra or band (through PLAY It Forward instrument program)
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Recreational sports (baseball, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, etc.)
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Sports camps
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Tutoring or test prep
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Day and overnight school field trips
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Overnight summer camps
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Summer/holiday day camps
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Dance/creative movement classes
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Art classes
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Music and voice lessons
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Swim lessons
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Whatever inspires you!
Why after-school activities are important
Extracurricular activities are crucial to a child’s development and long-term success. Studies show that students involved in after-school programs have:
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Improved school attendance and engagement in learning
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Improved test scores and grades
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A more positive impact on their self-concept and decision making
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Reduced truancy and improved behavior in school
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Opportunities to create additional peer and adult relationships
Researchers agree: Dropping out of school is a gradual process that typically begins years before a student even enters high school. Participation in all types of after-school activities – at every grade level – give students the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.
Activities SKJAJA doesn’t fund
There are some activities or items SKJAJA does not fund:
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Non-mandatory uniform requests (e.g: team warm ups)
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Competitive sports teams (e.g.: AAU or travel teams)
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Yearbook or prom fees
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Testing fees – Note: We DO fund tutoring and test prep
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College application fees
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College admittance/acceptance days or orientation
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Food
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International field trips
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Any activities involving firearms
former SKJAJA Kid & SKJAJA Club Vice President, Chapel Hill High School Graduate, 2019