Sara Meicher

Bio: 

Sara has been with AFTER SCHOOL since September 2006.  She graduated from UW-LaCrosse with a degree in Recreation Management. She started at AFTER SCHOOL as a program specialist at Stephens and Elm Lawn; then as a site supervisor for Crestwood in 2007, before coming to supervise at Stephens.  Previous experience with children includes Sara's working at the Children's Museum of LaCrosse, as a naturalist at Hixon Forest Nature Center, as a nanny and for MSCR.  She enjoys biking, skiing scrap booking, cooking, and spending time with friends.

Stephens AFTER SCHOOL meets in the north side of the gym for a program offering a variety of activity areas.  On the gym's south side, children play their favorite games, such as "Steal the Bacon."  The gym opens onto a spacious playground with a large soccer field, a paved area for wall ball and lots of climbing equipment for the kids to enjoy.  The group may also use the kitchen for cooking projects.  Stephens AFTER SCHOOL is a choice-based program.  We believe in offering many opportunities for kids to have fun and explore their interests.  Kid input is important too!  We encourage their suggestions for safe, appropriate activities.   We provide a welcoming atmosphere that supports friendships and builds social skills, daily homework time with adult help and outdoor play every day (weather permitting) for good health.   Third, fourth and fifth graders can participate in 4-H programming.  Scouting is offered at some sites based on child interest and availability of volunteers.  Many of our Dane County AFTER SCHOOL sites offer enrichment classes.  These include World Language, art and science classes.  Click here to learn more.   Enrichment classes can be arranged at most AFTER SCHOOL sites if there is enough interest.  Email janderson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org to learn more.