PARENTS REGISTER HERE:
No Charge for Classes
Registration for all Beyond the Bell programs is through the 
​TPS Family App
Family App (tpsapps.org)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is broadly understood as a process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life. When we think of educating the whole child, their social and emotional development must be considered as a part of overall instruction.  ELO Expanded Learning Program
Our high-quality afterschool and youth development program is directly related to youth achievement for positive social, emotional, health, and academic gains.  This after-school virtual or In-person ELO programs for youth, provides activities beyond the bell.  Contact the Buffalo Soldiers Museum for more information at SoldiersMuseum@aol.com .  This program is funded in part and partnership with Tacoma Creates for Arts and Cultural activities for the whole child development.​

​Youth Education Program Instructor – Mr. Anthony Long

Adventure Journey

Music Journey

Dreams Journey

Bravery Journey

We Can, We Will and Ready and Forward

  Central Theme -  Bravery, Honor, and Valor

 American History
Analyzes the roles perceptions, attitudes, values and beliefs;
 to which groups contribute and promote the common good in history  

2019 SEED PROGRAM
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC NATIONAL PARK TOURS

Youth Initiative Report – SEED Program

SEED Program Overview

Buffalo Soldiers American History Summer Learning is an intensive, one-week educational collaboration between the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum and School’s Out Washington (SOWA) that explores the history and significance of America’s first National Park Rangers, the Buffalo Soldiers.
 
Over the course of five days, students will visit sites of historical and natural significance for our state, nation, military, native peoples, and communities of color. Sites that participants will visit are Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Tacoma, Buffalo Soldiers Bivouac Site in the City of DuPont, 25th Infantry Band Site at Fort Lawton at Discovery Park in Seattle, American Lake Maneuvers at Sequalitchew Creek at the Nisqually Delta, and National History Park at Fort Vancouver.
 
Participants will engage in a variety of outdoor activities, hands-on environmental protection and other learning that includes preservation of fish, wildlife and water systems; Native American culture and heritage; horseback riding; hiking; archery; an exploration of survival skills – then and now; and music/skits/plays.