H.E.A.R.T.

What IS the H.E.A.R.T. Program?

 HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTAL AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION TIME (H.E.A.R.T.)

The Staunton Recreation Department operates four (4) H.E.A.R.T. programs at the Staunton City elementary schools. The program is designed to provide safe and nurturing care in a developmentally appropriate setting with a focus on Recreation. Since children in the H.E.A.R.T. Program spend the bulk of their day in school involved in teacher-initiated, fine motor activities with limited mobility, our program focuses on self-initiated, self-directed activities emphasizing physical movement and lots of outside play, thus providing a healthy balance. Children will benefit from experiences that they may not receive at home, participating in groups with age mates and mixed age grouping as well as learning specific concepts from trained instructors. The program is offered during before and after school hours.

GOALS OF THE H.E.A.R.T PROGRAM

To Provide:

1.       A safe, healthy, comfortable environment.
2.       Caring supervision by mature, qualified adult staff.
3.       Guidance by trained staff who assist children in
          developing their interests, talents,  
          skills, and self confidence.
4.       Healthy snacks with choices of fresh fruits and
          vegetables daily. We have cut 70% of all processed
          snacks that include additives, preservatives and refined
          flour from our daily snack choices.
5.       A consistent group of playmates and staff.
6.       Choices from a wide variety of wholesome activities and
          fun.
7.       An environment in which enthusiasm is nurtured and
          sustained rather than subdued or destroyed.
8.       Mixed age grouping to promote positive behaviors.
9.       A balance of quiet and active, large and small groups,
          teacher-initiated and child-initiated activities.

 
Activities include games, music, rhythm and dance, arts and crafts, special events, field trips, homework supervision, indoor and outdoor unstructured free play, movies, snack and special occasion parties. (During Afterschool Program)

Before-School H.E.A.R.T Program
Working parents are motivated to enroll their child in this program when the child’s maturity doesn’t allow for the child to be at home alone or get ready and on the bus in the mornings by themselves. We open at 7:30am at each Staunton elementary school site. Pre-registration at MHPA, 540-332-3945.
Price: $27 per month

After-School H.E.A.R.T Program
This is a latchkey program which provides a “home away from home” after school hours at Staunton City elementary schools. Program provides a well-supervised, fun, balanced recreational atmosphere for youth. Pre-registration at MHPA, 540-332-3945.
Price: $126 per month

$140 per month for both programs

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QUESTIONS

Do you have a H.E.A.R.T PAYMENT Question?
Call 540-332-3945 OR Email
Debbie Gregory, Department Secretary at gregorydr@ci.staunton.va.us

Do you have a H.E.A.R.T PROGRAM SCHEDULE and/or STAFF Question?
Call 540-332-3945 OR Email
Jennifer Jones, Superintendent of Recreation at jonesjl@ci.staunton.va.us

To sign your child up for H.E.A.R.T. please come by the Staunton Parks & Rec Department located in Montgomery Hall Park:

1000 Montgomery Avenue
Staunton, Virginia 24401