SoDakSACA Recognized Programs

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The following programs achieved national accreditation in the past by the National AfterSchool Association. While NAA no longer administers the accreditation program, SoDakSACA continues to recognize the following programs on their great achievement.

*Listed from most recent.

Enemy Swim Day School After school Program

In picture: Becky Bergquist (center behind banner), after school staff, and guests

Name of Program: Enemy Swim Day School After school Program

Program Manager: Becky Bergquist

Contact Email/Phone: bbergquist@esds.bia.edu

How many staff: 10

How many students served daily? On average, 78

Dates program is available: Monday-Thursday, school year only

When did you become accredited? Dec. 12, 2007

Peace C.A.R.E. Program - Sioux Falls

In picture:  Tara Foley, Director (back row, center) and the staff and kids at peace CARE

Name of Program: Peace C.A.R.E. Program - Sioux Falls

Program Manager: Tara Foley

Contact Email/Phone:  taraldev@hotmail.com / 605-361-0301

How many staff: 8

How many students served daily:   approx. 75

Dates program is available:  Year Round; before and after school; and all day summer

When did you become accredited? Dec. 8, 2006; notified spring 2007

Great Afterschool Place (GAP) - Brookings

In picture: L to R - Allison Roberts, Krista Kach, Julie Bartels, Kristi Rystrom, Blake Erickson, Mike Mogard, not pictured: Wendy Beardemphl

Name of Program: Great Afterschool Place (GAP) - Brookings

Program Manager: Jan Stange

Contact Email/Phone: gapost@brookings.net (605) 692-8066

How many staff: 1 full time; 9 part time

How many students served daily: 45 enrolled

Dates program is available: All year round except for holidays, available for full days during conferences and other school events

When did you become accredited? October, 2006

Kids Inc. - Discovery Elementary – Sioux Falls

In picture: Staff and kids of the Discovery Kids Inc. program.

Name of Program: Kids Inc. - Discovery Elementary – Sioux Falls

Program Manager: Linda Merkwan

Contact Email/Phone: merkwlin@sf.k12.sd.us; (605) 367-4491

How many staff: 8

How many students served daily: 90

Dates program is available: After School

When did you become accredited? April 13, 2006

Southern Hills OST Program – Sioux Falls

In picture: Jay Marchand & Heather DeWit from So. Hills OST; and Bonnie Tonsager, Regional OST Specialist

Name of Program: Southern Hills OST Program – Sioux Falls

Program Manager: Heather DeWit

Contact Email/Phone: hdewit@lsssd.org; (605) 371-8770

How many staff: 6

How many students served daily: 59

Dates program is available: Summers; After School

When did you become accredited? October, 2005

Ellsworth AFB School Age Program - Ellsworth

In picture: Staff & kids of EAFB Program

Name of Program: Ellsworth AFB School Age Program - Ellsworth

Program Manager: Nonie Watkins

Contact Email/Phone: Nonie.Watkins@ellsworth.af.mil; (605) 385-2277

How many staff: 15

How many students served daily: 85

Dates program is available: Before school; after school; and summer. Federal
holidays – closed.

When did you become accredited? Initially became accredited June 17, 1999;
re-accredited August 14, 2002; and again November 15, 2005.