Usually no one's around to make sure homework gets done. The lack of supervision also provides ample time to get into mischief. Today over 250 children in the Carlsbad Unified School District participate in the program. Kids in grades 1-6 are tutored three times a week after school and given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of games and activities. The program works on a points system.
Kids earn points by completing homework assignments.
They also get points by participating in games and activities, many of which emphasize the importance of teamwork. The points are tallied throughout the year and children with the necessary totals get to go on field trips and are eligible for raffle prizes. All of the team members are in Stay n Play. They have the Boys and Girls Clubs, but some of these kids can't even afford that. They're usually just playing around after school anyway.