Los Alamitos Youth Center

After school programs and summer camps: the Youth Center's camp s.h.a.r.k. (science, hands on, art, recreation, knowledge) is a low-cost camp ensures that low-income families can access multiple weeks of safe and affordable childcare. More than 500 children of 5 to 12 years of age are served annually. No child is turned away because of an inability to pay. This outdoor camp bans all screen-based activities - no phones, no video games - and provides a wide range of educational and creative activities that engage children from different backgrounds with nature and with each other. After school program: low-cost after school childcare is offered at 2 different locations, with more than 600 participants, offers supervised sports and arts activities. Homework help and tutoring is provided daily.

Mental health program: view u program was created in response to a clear, concrete need to address our kids' mental health, view u integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional practices;designed to help Youth positively view themselves with emphasis on mitigating challenges associated with the covid-19 pandemic, such as those stemming from extended periods of social isolation.

Recreational, arts and educational programs: the Youth Center's after school music program is conducted in partnership with the Los Alamitos unified school district. String and band instructions are provided to public school, home school and independent school children in grades k-5. After one year of instruction, students in grades 1-5 may participate in the elementary string ensemble or jazz band. More than 250 students participate in the program. No child is turned away because of an inability to pay. Saturday classes are offered at the Youth Center. Leadership academy program is provided to 30 students with an education in basic life skills such as goal setting, cooking, banking, car insurance and maintenance, career-related preparation, healthy lifestyle, etc.