Champions at Sonoran Science Academy - Stella Road
Champions at Sonoran Science Academy - Stella Road is an after school program serving Tucson, AZ.
About Champions at Sonoran Science Academy - Stella Road
Champions at Sonoran Science Academy on Stella Road is a school-age care program serving Tucson families with before-school, after-school, early-release, and school-break care. Located inside Sonoran Science Academy, the program is designed to give children a supervised place to spend time before and after the school day, as well as during scheduled breaks when school is not in session. The program serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade and is part of Champions' school-age programming for children ages 5 to 12.
The program combines activities intended to be both engaging and educational. Children may take part in art, dramatic play, math, science, problem-solving, language, and motor-skills activities. Champions describes these group and individual experiences as opportunities for children to continue learning, exploring, and developing essential life skills whether school is in session or not. The activities are offered within the convenience of the school setting, allowing care and learning to take place in a familiar environment.
Before-school care is available in the morning, followed by after-school care in the afternoon. The program also offers coverage for scheduled early-release days and full-day care during fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. Break programming follows the school district's schedule, and care hours vary according to the type of day. Families can establish a regular schedule online and can request custom dates when care needs change, subject to available space. Champions states that children may attend as soon as 48 hours after the online enrollment process is completed.
Health, safety, and emotional well-being are central parts of the program's approach. Champions says its teachers and staff receive extensive training in health and safety practices, including first aid, sanitation, maintaining a clean environment, and pandemic-response protocols. A wellness screening is located near the Family Communication Area, and the program continues to monitor children during the day. If a child becomes ill or begins showing symptoms while in care, staff notify the family and take appropriate measures. The program also shares information about contagious diseases affecting children who may have had direct exposure. Its response to COVID-19 follows local health department guidance and the guidance of the schools where Champions operates.
The program also addresses emotional safety through daily lessons in community building and character development. These lessons are intended to help children practice kindness, empathy, and fairness while building resilience and forming friendships. For Tucson families seeking care connected to the school day at Sonoran Science Academy's Stella Road location, getting started means completing the online enrollment process and creating a schedule. Families can then use the program for regular before- or after-school care, early-release afternoons, or eligible school-break days, depending on availability.