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After School Program accepting applications
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Jaxson Daughenbaugh, 7, son of Angie and Josh Daughenbaugh, and Colsyn Treuthardt, 7, son of Paul and Julie Treuthardt, have fun playing with Lincoln Logs at the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department After School Program.

MONROE — The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has a few spots open in their After School Program for the coming school year. 

Children entering 5K through fifth grades can participate. Recreation aide Theresa Klemm and high school staff will supervise a variety of activities such as snacks, reading, homework, crafts, speakers, games, gym activities, science experiments, matchbox cars, Legos, dolls, coloring and more. 

This will be Klemm’s third year in the program, bringing years of creative experience. 


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Keegan Dickson, 8, daughter of Melissa and David Dickson and Alivia Henning, 11, daughter of Crystal and Gary Henning, play with a miniature doll set at the After School Program.

The program runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from the first day of school through mid-May. The program will be extended from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on early-release Mondays. There is no program on “no school days” and holidays. If school is released due to weather, there will be no After School Program. 

Parents may register their children at the temporary Parks and Recreation office at the Streets Dept. 1064 5th Ave., across from PDC.