Curriculum Area
Daily Snacks & Nutrition
Fueling Young Minds with Healthy After-School Nutrition
Every scholar receives a daily snack upon arrival. Proper nutrition supports focus, energy, and learning — so we make it part of the program, not an afterthought. Dietary restrictions and allergies are accommodated with advance planning.
Menu items are examples and rotate by season — dietary restrictions and allergy information are collected during enrollment.
Learning Objectives
- Provide daily healthy snacks to fuel afternoon learning
- Teach scholars about balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits
- Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies with advance planning
- Create a calm transition period between school day and program activities
Sample Weekly Menu
Monday
Apple slices with peanut butter cups
Protein + fiber for sustained energy
Tuesday
Whole-grain crackers with cheese cubes
Calcium + complex carbohydrates
Wednesday
Yogurt parfaits with granola and berries
Probiotics + antioxidants
Thursday
Veggie sticks with hummus
Vitamins + plant-based protein
Friday
Trail mix with dried fruit and seeds
Healthy fats + natural sugars for energy
Sample Weekly Menu
A representative week — the menu rotates and is updated by program staff.
Apple slices with peanut butter cups
Protein + fiber for sustained energy
Whole-grain crackers with cheese cubes
Calcium + complex carbohydrates
Yogurt parfaits with granola and berries
Probiotics + antioxidants
Veggie sticks with hummus
Vitamins + plant-based protein
Trail mix with dried fruit and seeds
Healthy fats + natural sugars for energy
Sample Activities
Included in: Foundation · Elite · Premier · All-Access