FAQs • Signal Hill • CivicEngage

What experience and training do ARC staff have?: Every ARC staff holds a high school diploma, many staff have college credits in early childhood education, recreation or a closely related field. Each staff has a minimum of 6 months experience working with school aged children. The staff participate in bi-monthly trainings that cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to: Youth Development, Encouraging positive behavior, safety procedures, games, transitions, age specific learning/development and social emotional learning. In addition, each of the staff hold a certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.

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After School Recreation Club (ARC)

1. Do you have to be a Signal Hill resident to participate in ARC?: No. The ARC is open to any child between the ages of 6-12 years old. Priority registration is given to Signal Hill residents.

2. What will my child do while attending ARC?: Staff members are on hand to lead games, provide arts and crafts, and help children with homework.

3. What experience and training do ARC staff have?: Every ARC staff holds a high school diploma, many staff have college credits in early childhood education, recreation or a closely related field. Each staff has a minimum of 6 months experience working with school aged children. The staff participate in bi-monthly trainings that cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to: Youth Development, Encouraging positive behavior, safety procedures, games, transitions, age specific learning/development and social emotional learning. In addition, each of the staff hold a certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.