Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) is an integral after-school program within Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP). Since its inception in 2004, it has served students from kindergarten to sixth grade from 3 pm to 5 pm Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. Operated in collaboration with Chiloquin Elementary School (CES) and the local homeschool community, CLAS has steadfastly aimed to furnish a secure, nurturing learning environment for children in the area.
The 2024-25 CLAS program started on Monday, October 7, but room is still available for your child. Applications are available at CES and the CVIP offices. For more information, please contact CVIP at 541 783-7780.
Recently, the kids at Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) had an explosive good time with a fun STEM project—craft stick chain reactions! Using nothing but wooden sticks, teamwork, and patience, the students built an impressive “stick bomb” that launched into motion with a snap and a burst of energy. The video captures their excitement as their carefully woven structure bursts to life, sending sticks flying and giggles echoing through the room. It was a creative and educational activity that taught engineering basics, the joy of collaboration, and a bit of dramatic flair!
"We are very excited to support CLAS (Chiloquin Learns After School) in its return to Chiloquin Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year! This program provides a wonderful opportunity for our students. Students will be able to sign up to stay 2 hours after school for additional support in academics and hands-on activities. This program is not run through CES, but it is supported as we are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students." - Rita Hepper and Janelle Emard, Chiloquin Elementary School
The program provides nutritious meals, physical exercise, time for homework and learning, and enriching activities such as art and science instruction, computer opportunities, and interactive games.
We compare CLAS students' attendance and academic progress to non-CLAS Chiloquin elementary school students for the same timeframe and see that we are having a positive effect. Noteworthy achievements have included a 91% homework completion rate and a notable decrease in behavioral issues. Daily attendance surged by 32% during previous years, leading to a program cap of 40 participants with a continuous waiting list throughout the school year.
Our desired outcomes are to help children succeed and help Chiloquin families prosper, thus improving the quality of life for all community members. Ultimately, CLAS is successful when our children are healthy, happy, and moving forward, engaged in school and their community, thereby contributing to the overall well-being and prosperity of the Chiloquin community.
