The Visions program at Westshire is meant to provide quality afterschool enrichment activities for Kindergarteners- 5th graders.

The after school time begins with attendance, a healthy snack, and we talk about what the kids have to look forward to for the day. Every day, we separate in to groups for our Homework Cafe and reading time for an hour or so. The Kindergarteners working on their letters and number along with hands on bulding with legos and assorted games. The first graders work usually on their math skills homework and get assistance with their reading skills with our visiting Dartmouth College students- who come daily- along with our dedicated staff members. Second graders thru fifth graders visit the school library and work on their homework and a required 20 minutes of reading while there. We all gather together after Homework Cafe time for our planned monthy activities time, all subjects are covered (P.E., art, community service, social studies, science, music, dance, reading, math, etc.). The Westshire setting is small and family-like. We work together to accomplish many things. We like to display our arts and crafts for everyone who visits our school to see and appreciate.

The Visions program runs year round, except for on school vacations (ask about our summer program), Monday-Wednesday from 3-5:45pm, and on Thursday from 1:45-5:45pm . We have different enrichment activities every day and because of the small setting, we are able to plan monthly themes. Some students come once or twice a week, and some come everyday. The Visions coordinator works hard to enlist community members, teachers, and highschool students to present and their special areas of interest, talent, and expertice to share with the students.

Some of the activities that students have enjoyed at the Westshire Visions After School program are; outdoor nature walks, gym games, open art studio, bingo night, cooking projects, scrapbooking, jewelry making, local town library visits, fitness workshops, pot luck dinners with parents, and much more! When possible, we bring students into the community to learn first hand about jobs and activities around the area.

The Visions program offers wonderful opportunities for students to grow and learn about so many different things. It provides homework, reading, and social help to students, and assists many families with afterschool supervision. We are very fortunate that we are able to offer these opportunities for the children of our town.

Session 4 Information and registration (pdf)

SummerScapes Information and Registration (pdf)

For more information please contact  Tammy MacQueen , Visions Program Director at 603-353-4321 x108.