Educational Project

History

The Extracurricular Service of the municipality of Uccle was created in 1974 but since January 1, 2006, this service has been established as a municipal A.S.B.L. This A.S.B.L. is now managed by a board of directors composed of representatives from the municipality and social partners and is led by a manager who is supported by an administrative and educational team. Its main objective is to offer a wide choice of multiple quality activities, accessible to all children, both during the school year and during school holidays.

Introduction

In order to meet the expectations of families and children, Uccle's Extracurricular Service has developed a vast selection of varied activities. These activities, whether sports, sociocultural or artistic, are open to all children, whether they live in Uccle or not, and are intended for children aged 3 to 16 for annual activities, and 4 to 16 for camps. They take place in different ways:

• Some are organized regularly throughout the year, namely Wednesday afternoons, weekdays after school, as well as Saturdays and Sundays, as indicated in the extracurricular calendar.

• Others take the form of camps offered during school holidays. Each year, this offer has been enriched and diversified, thus offering a growing variety of opportunities both during the school year and during holidays, in order to meet the varied needs and interests of enrolled children. Organization of annual activities

OBJECTIVES & MISSIONS

Uccle's Extracurricular Service responds to growing demand from both children and parents by offering a variety of sports, cultural or artistic activities throughout the week, outside of school holidays. This offer aims to complement children's education by providing them with enriching activities adapted to their specific interests and needs.

Organizing extracurricular activities during the school week is of paramount importance. This makes it possible to provide essential balance for children between their school life and complementary activities. Uccle's Extracurricular Service aspires to offer this balance by allowing children to flourish as much in their extracurricular activities as in their academic life.

Extracurricular activities aim to create a space where children can flourish, have fun and learn in a playful way. They promote social and personal development and offer opportunities for interactive learning, thus contributing to an environment conducive to growth, exploration of new passions and skill development, in a safe and structured setting.

The A.S.B.L. "Uccle's Extracurricular Service" is also committed to meeting the needs of families by offering activities focused on children's personal development, while meeting parents' expectations regarding the educational and social development of their children.

The main missions of Uccle's Extracurricular Service include:

Variety of activities: offer an extensive range of sports, cultural and artistic activities adapted to different age groups, to meet the varied interests of enrolled children.

• Global development: promote the physical, social, cultural and intellectual growth of children through diversified activities aimed at enriching their skills, stimulating their creativity and strengthening their self-confidence.

• Inclusivity and diversity: ensure equitable access to these activities, welcoming all children, regardless of their origins, abilities or social status, to promote diversity and inclusion.

• Support for parents: offer activities after school hours and during weekends, thus providing a practical solution for parents to balance professional and family life.

• Personal fulfillment: encourage each child to explore their interests, develop their skills, strengthen their talents and discover new passions, in a safe and structured environment, while having fun.

In summary, Uccle's Extracurricular Service strives to meet the needs of families by offering a space where children can flourish, explore their interests, develop their skills and establish social relationships, while benefiting from a balance between their extracurricular activities and their school life, in an educational, stimulating and caring setting.

SUPERVISION

The management of Uccle's Extracurricular Service holds a key position in ensuring that the activities offered contribute to the overall development of participants while ensuring efficient and effective management of the program that the A.S.B.L. "Uccle's Extracurricular Service" offers. It plays a central role in orchestrating and strategically planning activities, accompanied by an administrative department and a pedagogical department.

The role of management is not limited solely to designing activities adapted to children's needs but also encompasses the careful selection of supervising staff. To do this, it generally favors the recruitment of certified instructors, frequently teachers or experts in the field of education. It ensures strict compliance with supervision standards, thus guaranteeing the quality of activities by judiciously adjusting the number of instructors and assistant instructors based on specific needs and group size. It ensures compliance with minimum and specific standards set by the legal framework of the Holiday Center decree, namely: one instructor per group of 8 children under 6 years old and one instructor per group of 12 children over 6 years old. One instructor out of three must be certified, equivalent or in the 2nd year of practical training.

In order to ensure quality supervision and good organization on the ground, the management of Uccle's Extracurricular Service proceeds to designate a pedagogical coordinator and a coordination team. This system has the mission to supervise and support instructors, ensure the smooth running of activities, and strengthen consistency of practices. The selected coordinators play an essential role in providing pedagogical advice to the instructor team and ensuring the link between them and the management of Uccle's Extracurricular Service. They provide pedagogical sheets, advice and organize meetings to conduct debriefings. Furthermore, they ensure the dissemination of the pedagogical project, thus aligning actions with the vision and values of the Extracurricular Service.

Given the importance placed on working conditions for supervisors, the management of Uccle's Extracurricular Service emphasizes comfortable environments for its staff. Didactic tools are also made available to help instructors in their mission, while management anticipates and adjusts skills based on specific audiences and activities. This approach aims to create consistency between supervision and audience in order to offer quality experiences to children while ensuring a conducive environment for supervisors.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES

Uccle's Extracurricular Service places great importance on the environment in which activities take place, offering adapted and secure infrastructure to welcome children.

Reception Venues

Activities take place in different locations in Uccle, including schools, sports complexes and, sometimes, with partners such as clubs or other private buildings. This diversity of venues allows for a variety of experiences and contexts for children.

Equipment Management

• Equipment Manager: responsible for ordering necessary equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure the smooth running of activities.

• Stock Management: ensures restocking and maintains adequate inventory to meet activity needs.

• Allocated Budget: a specific budget is allocated for the acquisition and renewal of equipment, thus guaranteeing optimal conditions.

• Didactic Materials and Pedagogical Tools: in addition to equipment, didactic materials and tools are made available to enrich and improve the quality of activities offered. These resources are designed to help and support children in their development, thus stimulating their learning and personal development.

TYPES OF ACTIVITIES

Throughout the school year, Uccle's Extracurricular Service offers a variety of activities, mainly on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as other weekdays after school hours. These activities, lasting from thirty minutes to two hours, encompass varied fields such as sports, culture and art.

These programs are accessible to all, generally organized according to age categories or sometimes according to skill level. The number of participants may vary depending on the characteristics specific to each activity, such as available space, activity specifics and the number of available supervisors.

Our main objective is to cover a wide range of activities throughout the week in order to best meet the needs and interests of everyone. We are aware that demand and attendance for certain activities are constantly increasing. With this in mind, our mission is to offer activities that differentiate themselves from clubs or academies. We are neither a school, nor a club, nor an academy. Our primary objective is to offer complete initiation, both playful and educational, allowing children to discover different disciplines in an environment conducive to their overall development.

Organization of non-residential internships or day programs

OBJECTIVES & MISSIONS

The Uccle After-School Program, approved by the ONE and recognized as a Vacation Center, commits to respecting and adopting the ONE's recommendations, while promoting the following principles:

• Encouragement of discovery: encourage the desire to discover through the organization of varied and stimulating activities.

• Quality of relationships: ensure quality relationships between supervisors and participants, fostering an environment of trust and respect.

• Child development: encourage children's self-expression, their development of autonomy, and strengthen their self-confidence.

• Socialization and Solidarity: promote socialization and create group solidarity within activities.

• Optimal group organization: organize children's groups optimally to promote smooth activity implementation and meet specific needs.

• Free time and healthy living: preserve children's free time and ensure their physical and mental well-being by promoting a healthy lifestyle.

• Accessibility and Inclusion: ensure accessibility by combating discrimination, accept children with specific needs and guarantee equal opportunity and financial accessibility.

• Qualified supervision: ensure supervision provided by qualified and competent staff to meet children's needs.

• Continuous training and supervision: provide training and development opportunities for supervisory staff, overseen by pedagogical coordinators and supported by educational materials.

• Collaboration with parents: cultivate good relationships with parents and offer a service that meets their expectations, by promoting open communication about the vision and educational project.

• Complementarity and relationships: encourage complementarity between children's living environments and take into account the socio-cultural, economic and environmental characteristics of their community.

• Collaboration with local associations: promote relationships with local associations through partnerships and collaborations to enrich the proposed activities.

In conclusion:The Uccle After-School Program, open to all children aged 4 to 16, commits to being pluralistic and meeting the needs of children and parents. It promotes the values of the 3 A's:

TYPES OF CAMPS & LOCATIONS

Our main objective is to cover a wide range of activities throughout the week in order to best meet the needs and interests of everyone. We are aware that demand and attendance for certain activities are constantly increasing.

With this in mind, our mission is to offer activities that differentiate themselves from clubs or academies. We are neither a school, nor a club, nor an academy. Our primary objective is to provide comprehensive initiation, both fun and educational, allowing children to discover different disciplines in an environment conducive to their overall development.

Organization of residential camp or boarding

Uccle's Extracurricular Program currently offers a single residential camp at Val d'Uccle, in Switzerland, during the relaxation break period (carnival), in the second week. This camp is specifically dedicated to Skiing/Snowboarding and is aimed at children aged 8 to 16 years old.

OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS

The ski and snowboard residential camp of Uccle's Extracurricular Program aims to provide a unique educational experience, distinct from a simple ski school or tourist trip. It seeks to offer an immersion in the world of winter sports by focusing on specific objectives:

• Learning sports and technical skills: this camp offers participants, regardless of their initial level, the opportunity to develop and improve their skiing and snowboarding skills. Guided by qualified professionals, children benefit from adapted and progressive instruction to master the techniques specific to these winter sports.

• Self-confidence, autonomy and self-improvement: beyond learning sports skills, this camp aims to encourage children to increase their self-confidence, cultivate their autonomy and overcome their limits. It thus promotes personal development and confidence in the practice of skiing and snowboarding.

• Enriching group experience and team spirit: by living an extended immersion, children have the opportunity to build strong bonds within the group. This strengthens team spirit, stimulates cooperation and encourages mutual respect among participants.

• Appreciation of nature and educational entertainment: while focusing on the practice of skiing and snowboarding, this camp raises children's awareness of the natural environment of winter sports, encouraging an appreciation of nature and ecological awareness, all in a fun and educational setting.

• Professional and secure supervision: the camp is continuously supervised by qualified and experienced instructors, thus guaranteeing the safety, learning and development of participants in a safe and caring environment.

It is an opportunity for children to experience a unique skiing and snowboarding experience, where learning takes place in a fun and informal setting. We thus encourage children to fully enjoy this sports experience while having fun, away from the usual academic setting.

SUPERVISION

For this camp, our team consists of two coordinators and about ten instructors, accompanied by two nurses under the supervision of the educational manager.

All our coordinators and instructors come from the teaching field, including physical education teachers, primary school teachers and other certified teachers in the specific field.

These facilitators are selected according to teaching criteria and the skills required in learning skiing or snowboarding.

Being a residential camp, our activities take place in two distinct areas: activities on the ski or snowboard slopes, and activities at the chalet such as organizing rooms, games, evening activities and meals.

To ensure optimal management of these two areas, we have designated one coordinator as the reference person for the chalet and another for skiing/snowboarding activities.

In summary, the entire team is under the supervision and direction of the educational manager. He or she is responsible for recruitment, general organization, staff management and group formation to ensure the smooth running of the camp.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES

Uccle's Extracurricular Program partners with Val d'Uccle to occupy all available facilities and infrastructure, including the chalet and pavilion.

Transportation between Uccle and Val d'Uccle, as well as transfers to the ski slopes, is provided in partnership with Val d'Uccle.

As part of the camp, we provide snowboarding equipment, namely boards, while skiing equipment is made available by Val d'Uccle.

It is mandatory to wear helmets, which are also provided by the relevant facilities.

To ensure the smooth running of supplementary and complementary activities to the camp, Uccle's Extracurricular Program provides educational materials, teaching tools and other necessary resources to meet the specific needs of this organization.

The lift pass, the presence of ski instructors and full board are an integral part of the offer provided.

CAMP SPECIFICS

The skiing and snowboarding camp constitutes a unique experience, offering a total immersion of 7 days in an exotic setting, in the heart of nature and winter sports.

The exceptional environment as well as the experience lived prove to be unforgettable for participants.

With a concern for accessibility, the affordable price of this camp is of great importance. It aims to offer this opportunity to children and adolescents, under optimal conditions, despite the increasing cost of this experience year after year.

Events

THE CROSS

Uccle's after-school program perpetuates a tradition by organizing a cross open to all children aged 6 to 16 years old. This event is associated with the 10 km of Uccle and takes place in Wolvendael Park, offering a race divided into categories to ensure fairness among participants.

This activity, scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon, is accessible to both Uccle residents and children from other regions.

Of significant scope, this event is meticulously orchestrated by us. It mobilizes municipal teams as well as after-school program instructors to ensure its smooth running.

To make this day as pleasant and safe as possible, equipment such as microphones, sound systems, sanitary facilities, water, barriers, a marked course, medals and healthy snacks are provided.

THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTY

The After-School Program party generally encompasses all sports and artistic activities organized by the After-School Program during the school year, often culminating in a final performance.

This event takes place at the end of the year, generally around May or June, at Uccle's cultural center. Its objective is to offer a festive and friendly event to both participating children and their parents.

The instructors of the activities involved work throughout the year with the children, setting up demonstrations or presentations for this special occasion.

This allows parents and the public to see the concrete results of the work carried out throughout the school year.

Communication

Uccle's After-School Program is committed to maintaining fluid and effective communication with its various partners using various communication channels, namely:

• Website: a dedicated website where important information, registrations, and news related to the activities offered are shared.

• Registration Platform: an online platform to facilitate registrations, manage participations, and inform about administrative procedures.

• Physical Supports: use of brochures, posters, flyers distributed in schools, centers and other places frequented by the target audience.

• Digital Communication: use of email to disseminate detailed information, notifications concerning events and changes.

• Postal Mail: postal sending for formal communications or important information requiring paper distribution.

• Local Media: use of radio and other media to reach a wider audience.

Reactive and Preventive Communication: we strive to inform parents, children and partners as soon as crucial information needs to be shared, whether it is registration for an event, a program change, or a postponement of an activity. This preventive communication aims to allow everyone to organize themselves as best as possible.

Follow-up and Feedback:the follow-up of children is ensured by the instructors, coordinators, administrative staff, as well as pedagogical or administrative managers. This follow-up ensures regular communication with parents at all levels, in order to provide feedback on the progress of activities and to answer their questions or concerns.

Evaluations

Continuous Evaluation of Activities

• Qualitative Follow-up: The pedagogical manager performs a continuous evaluation of the activities organized during the school year and the camps offered. This includes regular meetings with the pedagogical team and feedback from the administrative team to ensure the adequacy of programs with educational objectives.

• Team Feedback: Questionnaires and surveys are regularly distributed to children and parents to co-build the following activities and camps, taking into account their feedback and suggestions.

Verification of Programs and Activities

• Evaluation of Proposals: The pedagogical manager verifies the relevance of the activities proposed by the coordinators and instructors. He develops programs in compliance with the principles outlined in the pedagogical project.

• Guarantee of Application:He ensures that the principles stated in the pedagogical project are implemented in all organized activities.

Management of the Instructor Team

• Team Structuring: The pedagogical manager puts in place a structure to manage the instructor team on a daily basis, in particular by installing pedagogical coordinators and communication tools promoting a caring and pleasant environment.

• Evaluation of Instructors: He evaluates instructors based on their skills, their ability to lead a group of children, and their respect for established rules to ensure a safe and educational environment.

Operational Meetings

• Periodic Evaluation: At the end of certain periods, operational meetings are organized between the pedagogical manager and each coordinator, instructor, assistant instructor, treasurer and partners. These meetings allow for evaluating the quality of work performed and providing advice if necessary.