After School Adventures

After School Adventures (ASA) is a gap care program provided by Hockinson Community Education that services children attending Hockinson Heights Elementary School. Students from Transition to Kindergarten through 5th grade participate in the program on regular attendance days Monday through Friday. The hours of operation are after school from 2:30 - 6:00 pm (Wednesdays beginning at 1:30 pm due to the one hour early release). Students are bussed down from the Elementary school to the Community Center building. Our two classroom spaces offer a multitude of play opportunities including dramatic play, sensory centers, home center, libraries, construction and manipulative center, art center, and gym play to name a few.

Only a few spots are left for ASA 2025/2026 school year!

ASA is accepting new student applications on the WAITLIST
for the 2025-2026 school year.
Fill out the Waitlist HERE

After School Adventures is opening registration on May 5th, Register on Intouch

ASA FAQ's

For more information about After School Adventures, please email Afterschool.adventures@hocksd.org

Our Staff

Mrs. O’Malley

Greetings! I am Mrs. O’Malley and I've had the privilege to work for HSD for eight years. My employment here began as a substitute teacher. I've subbed at each of our schools but have spent the majority of my time at HHES. There are not many positions, grades or specialties at HHES I've not provided coverage for. I took on the position as the Community Education/Facility Use Coordinator in the fall of 2023.    

I am a Pacific Northwest kid and grew up in North Vancouver. I went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Psychology. My family settled in Clark County in 2006 and we've been living in Hockinson for the past nine years. 

My family includes my husband, our HHS graduate, our senior daughter, our dog and two cats. We love to hike and play games as a family!

Coleen Parthemer, Childcare Coordinator for After School Adventures

Hi I’m Mrs. Coleen, Childcare Coordinator for After School Adventures. I started as an ASA staff/teacher in the 2014-2015 school year and am now the Childcare Coordinator for Community Education! 

I grew up in Hockinson where I completed my K-12 education and even met my husband in elementary school; needless to say, this small town has a special place in my heart. Staying local, I furthered my education in Human Development and Psychology. Now I stay busy raising two (1st grade and TK) sweet kids.

Working with and walking alongside students in Hockinson is my passion. What an awesome community we get to call home!

Ainsley Burckhard

Hi! My name is Ainsley and I am so excited to spend the year with your TK/K students as the TK/K supervisor! I joined the ASA staff team during the 2023-2024 school year after having a great experience as a Camp Hock staff member in the summer of 2023. In addition to ASA, I coach Varsity Cheer at HHS and volunteer coaching cheerleading for kids Kindergarten-8th grade. I can’t wait for an amazing year getting to know your kids and families!


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Hello! My name is McKenna and I love being a staff member at ASA! I started my job as a childcare assistant in 2022 after graduating from Hockinson High School. Since then, I’ve worked at ASA whenever I am home from college for both after school care and summer camp! Next spring I will graduate from WSU Pullman with a B.A. in Elementary Education and I plan to get my masters degree immediately after. ASA is one of the things I look forward to the most whenever I am back in Hockinson; it is always great to see the kids, staff, and families that I have gotten to know through the years!

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Hello! My name is Jamie. I attended Hockinson Schools from Kindergarten all the way through High School and am currently furthering my education at WSU Vancouver where I will graduate in May with a bachelors in Chemistry. Following my bachelors I plan on getting a masters in Education to become a High School chemistry teacher. During my free time from my busy school work I enjoy being a part of the ASA staff. I started working at ASA the summer of 2024 and have been loving it ever since!

Hazel Soot

Hi! My name is Hazel. I’m a senior at Hockinson High School as well as a Running Start student. At HHS I am involved in the drama program behind the scenes as technical support for light and sound as well as stage management. I am looking forward to another year at ASA and am excited to get to know your students!

Rosalynn Bussiere

Hi! My name is Rosalynn, I’m a senior at Hockinson High School as well as a Running Start student. At HHS I am heavily involved in the Band program along with a few clubs. I’ve had the privilege of working at ASA since September of 2024. I’m looking forward to another amazing year at ASA!

Leah Graves

Hi! My name is Leah and I am a senior at Hockinson High School. This year, I will be attending Cascadia Tech's Teaching Academy, where I'm excited to explore my interest in working with children. I am looking forward to a career in a field where I can make a positive impact on young people's lives.

Hannah Amugod

Hi my name is Hannah and I’m a junior at Hockinson high school. I am involved in the band I play the alto saxophone. I am a new hire and I am so excited to spend the year with your kids and getting to know them!


Norah Meyer

Hello! My name is Nora, I am a junior at Hockinson high school. I enjoy being around kids and I am looking forward to building relationships with each kid at ASA this year! I love helping them to be creative and curious and I am so excited to keep learning about child care and helping kids grow.


Thomas Burkhard

Hello! My name is Thomas and I am a Junior at Hockinson. I love sports and at HHS I play Varsity Basketball. I am a new hire at ASA and I am very excited. I love being around kids and I am looking forward to getting to know each and every single one this year!


Lorelei Weed

Hi! My name is Lorelei, I’m currently a sophomore and I couldn’t ask for anything better to do with my free time than to work at ASA. I am involved on Hockinson High School's cheer team, and I am in Band. I play both the flute and the bassoon at HHS but I also play guitar during my free time. I love doing arts and crafts. I’m so excited to get to know your kids!