The Quest Zone Afterschool Program

AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK April 22-26, 2024 This week The Quest Zone is joining with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to celebrate the professionals who are at the heart of afterschool programs during Afterschool Professionals

The school year is quickly approaching, and a lot of us aren't quite ready to give up summer. Late nights will turn into early mornings, and pool days with the kids will turn into math classes. While we enjoy a break, it's important to start the year off

It's close to that time of year again! Every student's favorite - school is out, they sleep in every day, and they don't have a care in the world besides which Popsicle flavor they'll choose today. I know the last thing you want to hear is, "I'm bored!" t

Spring is officially here! That means more daylight, the much-anticipated spring break from school, and every parent's not-so-favorite task - spring cleaning. The house can get all sorts of grimy after a long winter of tracking in mud, sleet, and snow, ma

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is the holiday of love, but it's a great opportunity to express appreciation to friends, too. As your kids are preparing to hand out Valentines in the classroom this year, talk to them about how they can make everyone f

After the holiday season, students tend to notice other children in school with their exciting new toys and technology, including cell phones. Your child may have asked you, "When is it my turn to get a cell phone?" Smart phones can be an intimidating pur

Bells are jingling, Santa is checking his list, and that means one thing-the holidays are in full swing! Amongst all the sales and wish lists, it's important to teach our kids how to be generous during a season that also brings quite a bit of receiving. G

With winter upon us and temperatures starting to drop, it's time to start thinking about cold and flu season - again. Children struggle with colds because of their inexperienced immune systems and their tendency to touch everything and anything (and then

What parent doesn't want the very best for their child? When thinking about our students succeeding in school, we often place that responsibility on a teacher. As parents, a lot of that responsibility falls onto our plate, as well! How can we make sure ou

You're always hearing about STEM activities in your student's classroom, but should you extend the learning to home? Yes! STEM enables your child to see how math and science is more than just addition and biology. STEM can increase curiosity and help your