Expanded Learning Program
2026 Expanding Minds Summer Intersession Interest Form
2026 Expanding Minds Summer Intersession Interest Form![]()
2026 Expanding Minds Summer Intersession Interest Form
WJUSD is excited to announce the return of Expanding Minds summer intersession.
- Expanding Minds (EM) full-day summer intersession for current TK - 5th grade students
- EM will include small group teacher intervention during the morning portion of the program.
- Enrichment Camp for incoming 4th -12th-grade students not participating in summer intersession
The WJUSD Expanding Minds Program will offer a summer intersession, June 8th - July 21st, 2026, for current TK - 5th-grade students. If you are interested in the 6-week full-day program, sign up using our interest form. Expanding Minds will be located at the following elementary sites: Plainfield and Tafoya (including the DI program). It runs daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (except the following holidays: June 19 & July 3).
Weeks 1 - 6: Small group instruction (grades K-5th) in the morning and project-based learning themed weekly activities and outdoor team-building sports/games throughout the day.
- Transportation: Transportation will be provided for students registered for Summer Intersession, with pick up in the morning at home school sites and return at the end of the program to homeschool sites. Families must complete a transportation request (available on the district transportation webpage) if busing is requested. All Transportation forms are due by May 15, 2026.
When signing up, you will be placed on a waitlist. A staff member will follow up regarding enrollment or waitlist status.
We aim to provide programs to all students and minimize time on the waitlist. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact our Expanding Minds Site Support Specialists at each school site or reach out to our Expanded Learning Coordinator, Tori Peterson ( tori.peterson@wjusd.org ).
Open enrollment: March 13th- April 3rd
Parent confirmation: April 27th and beyond
Transportation request Due: by May 15th
Complete one interest form per student.
Click here
Summer Community Resources:
Boys & Girls Club- Webpage
City of Woodland- Youth Programs Webpage
2026 WJUSD Summer Enrichment
2026 WJUSD Summer Enrichment![]()
2026 WJUSD Summer Enrichment
We are also offering Summer Enrichment Camps for our current 4th-11th-grade students. Please be aware that transportation is not provided for Summer Enrichment Camp Programs. Enrichment camps offered: Music (Orchestra, Band, & Mariachi) and Robotics Summer Camp. Location for Enrichment Camps: Woodland High School (WHS).
Band (incoming 7th -12th) Site: WHS @ 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Date: June 9th - June 27th
Orchestra (incoming 7th -12th) Site: WHS @ 8:00am-11:00am
- Date: June 9th - June 27th
Mariachi (incoming 7th -12th) Site: WHS @ 11:00am -2:00pm
- Date: June 9th - June 27th
Digital Minds Robotics (incoming Grades 4th - 9th) Site: WHS @ 8:30 am-12:30 pm
- Session 1. Advance Camp. June 9-12 (incoming 7th -9th) previously participated in the Intermediate camp.
- Session 2. Beginning Camp. June 15-18 (incoming 4th -8th)
- Session 3. Intermediate Camp. June 22-26 (No camp June 19th) (incoming 5th -8th) previously participated in the Beginning camp
- Session 4. Beginning Camp. June 9-13 (incoming 4th -8th)
When signing up for either program, you will be placed on a waitlist. A staff member will follow up regarding enrollment or waitlist status.
We aim to provide programs to all students and minimize time on the waitlist. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact the Expanded Learning Coordinator, Tori Peterson (tori.peterson@wjusd.org).
Open enrollment: March 13th- April 3rd
Parent confirmation: April 27th and beyond
Click here
2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
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2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
About the Program
Expanding Minds (formerly known as ASES) provides free after-school care and enrichment for TK–6th-grade students. Programs run every school day until 6:00 p.m. and include:
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Homework help and intervention
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Enrichment activities
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Recreation and play
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A nutritious snack
Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment that positively impacts students’ learning and well-being.
How Enrollment Works
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Interest Form Required: Families must submit an interest form for each child.
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No automatic enrollment: Returning families must re-enroll online.
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Placement notification: Families who receive a spot will be contacted later in the summer.
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Waitlist: Students are placed on a waitlist by school site. Site leads review the list weekly and notify families when space becomes available.
Priority Enrollment (per state law AB 1567)
Priority is given to:
- Foster youth
- Students experiencing homelessness
- Migrant students
- English learners
- Low-income students
After these groups, waitlist priority considers:
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Sibling already in the program
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Principal/staff referral
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Academic need
Enrollment Periods
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1st Enrollment Window: April 28 – June 6
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2nd Enrollment Window: November 17 – December 19
📌 One interest form covers all after-school programs (Expanding Minds, YMCA, and Sci-Tech).
Complete one interest form per student.
➡️ Click here
School Sites & Contact Information
District Coordinator
Tori Peterson, Expanded Learning Coordinator
📞 (530) 406-3250 | ✉️ tori.peterson@wjusd.org
Tori Peterson, Expanded Learning Coordinator
📞 (530) 406-3250 | ✉️ tori.peterson@wjusd.org
Expanding Minds Sites
Site Support Specialists
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Beamer: Ismael Grajeda Fuentes – (530) 681-7919 | ismael.grajeda@wjusd.org
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Dingle: Alex Hernandez – (530) 867-1996 | alex.hernandez@wjusd.org
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Freeman: Laura Killion – (530) 867-2107 | laura.killion@wjusd.org
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Gibson: Christian Pesqueda – (530) 341-7695 | christian.pesqueda@wjusd.org
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Maxwell: Alexandra Diaz – (530) 867-2147 | alexandra.diaz@wjusd.org
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Plainfield: Eduardo Gonzalez – (530) 723-8425 | eduardo.gonzalez@wjusd.org
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Tafoya: Katie Bruner – (530) 867-2150 | katie.bruner@wjusd.org
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Whitehead: Monica Coronado – (530) 867-2182 | monica.coronado@wjusd.org
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Woodland Prairie: Ana Janolo – (530) 723-0872 | ana.janolo@wjusd.org
YMCA
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Spring Lake: Jaya Pandey – (916) 318-2846 | jpandey@ymcasuperiorcal.org
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Zamora: Kristen Lockett – (530) 702-8604 | klockett@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Sci-Tech Charter Contact
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Principal: Maria Martinez
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Site Specialist: Teresa Borrego | teresa.borrego@wjusd.org
High school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year
Youth EmploymentHigh school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year![]()
Youth Employment
High school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year
Description: The WJUSD Expanded Learning Program is searching for highly motivated current junior and senior students to serve as High School Ambassadors at the elementary school program sites. High School Ambassadors will assist with projects and lead art/team-building activities specific to their assigned program site. If selected for a position, all High School Ambassadors will be paid an hourly wage.
Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
Youth Employment Requirements:
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Be a current WJUSD junior or senior high school student.
- Have a current CA ID/ DL. Own transportation to any elementary school site.
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Be available for interviews and attend ongoing training.
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If selected, High School Ambassadors must complete a WJUSD Employee Hiring Packet with fingerprint clearance.
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High School Ambassadors must be prepared to work up to 4 hours a day. Programs run Monday-Friday, 2 pm-6 pm.
Youth Employment Responsibilities/Duties:
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Assist with snack distributions.
- Assist tutors with homework help and enrichment activities.
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Assist with parent pickup.
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Attend staff meetings and trainings.
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Plan and lead weekly art or team-building youth activities.
- Complete High School Ambassador Project.
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Other classroom duties as assigned.
Questions: Contact Tori Peterson, tori.peterson@wjusd.org
Apply here! We are not accepting any further applications at this time, as the program is currently full.
