Los Angeles
100 Black Men of Los Angeles – National
All ages
The 100 Black Men of America trains its members, who are all volunteers, using a curriculum entitled Mentoring the 100 Way, which stresses the long term commitment required and teaches effective and innovative mentoring concepts. The 100 Black Men has expanded over the decades from classroom and school-based mentoring programs to community mentoring and to deploying our mentoring concept in schools run by the 100. While improving educational achievement is a significant goal of our mentoring efforts, Mentoring the 100 Way focuses on developing our mentees from elementary school to career.
A Better Chance – National *
Grades: 4-9
A Better Chance seeks to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. This is done by facilitating their entry into independent college preparatory schools. Through its network of member schools, A Better Chance is able to leverage an estimated $20+ million per year in financial aid for talented, economically disadvantaged youth of color. More than 96% of A Better Chance's graduates go on to college directly after high school, a majority entering our country's most selective colleges.
Grades: 4-9
A Better Chance seeks to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. This is done by facilitating their entry into independent college preparatory schools. Through its network of member schools, A Better Chance is able to leverage an estimated $20+ million per year in financial aid for talented, economically disadvantaged youth of color. More than 96% of A Better Chance's graduates go on to college directly after high school, a majority entering our country's most selective colleges.
Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center
Ages: 8-18
The Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center is a youth center and afterschool program. The Wooten Center provides a safe and nurturing environment where boys and girls ages 8 to 18 can participate in academic enrichment programs and recreational activities exploring a world of opportunities.
Ages: 8-18
The Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center is a youth center and afterschool program. The Wooten Center provides a safe and nurturing environment where boys and girls ages 8 to 18 can participate in academic enrichment programs and recreational activities exploring a world of opportunities.
Arc
Grades: K-12
Arc is proud to offer a variety of programs ranging from after school enrichment programs to leadership development retreats featuring adventure sports to full-service, comprehensive after school education programs for K-12 youth, college-aged students, and working professionals. In each of our programs, we place an emphasis on experiential learning, life skills acquisition and team building, as well as engagement with the natural world and the local community.
Grades: K-12
Arc is proud to offer a variety of programs ranging from after school enrichment programs to leadership development retreats featuring adventure sports to full-service, comprehensive after school education programs for K-12 youth, college-aged students, and working professionals. In each of our programs, we place an emphasis on experiential learning, life skills acquisition and team building, as well as engagement with the natural world and the local community.
Beyond the Bell Branch
Grades: K-12
The mission of the Beyond the Bell Branch is to ensure that all children and youth in LAUSD have access to high quality, safe, and supervised academic, enrichment, and recreation programs that inspire learning and achievement beyond the regular school day (before and after school and Saturdays). The three components of the programs include: The Academic Tutorial Program where students study subjects such as Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Computers; The Recreational Program where students participate in physical activities including Intramural Sports, Structured Physical Activity, Dance, and Aerobics; and The Enrichment Program where students participate in classes such as Life Skills, Art, Cooking, and Music. In addition, high school ASSETS Programs focus on college preparation and job readiness.
Grades: K-12
The mission of the Beyond the Bell Branch is to ensure that all children and youth in LAUSD have access to high quality, safe, and supervised academic, enrichment, and recreation programs that inspire learning and achievement beyond the regular school day (before and after school and Saturdays). The three components of the programs include: The Academic Tutorial Program where students study subjects such as Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Computers; The Recreational Program where students participate in physical activities including Intramural Sports, Structured Physical Activity, Dance, and Aerobics; and The Enrichment Program where students participate in classes such as Life Skills, Art, Cooking, and Music. In addition, high school ASSETS Programs focus on college preparation and job readiness.
Boys and Girls Clubs – National
All Ages
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Our Clubs serve millions of boys and girls, with thousands of Clubs at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Programming are in the areas of: Education & Career Programs; Character & Leadership Programs; Health & Life Skills; The Arts Programs; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; and Specialized Programs.
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)
Ages: 18 and under
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is a non-profit organization that provides after-school academic, art and athletic programs for youth living in the Rampart District of Los Angeles, California.
Ages: 18 and under
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is a non-profit organization that provides after-school academic, art and athletic programs for youth living in the Rampart District of Los Angeles, California.
"I Have A Dream" Foundation – National
Grades: 1-12
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. We make a long-term commitment to provide free year-round programs, services, and individualized case management for 10 consecutive years through high school graduation and into college. The Foundation provides a comprehensive program that prepares students for higher education through academic support, social-emotional development, college and career prep, campus visits, tutoring, cultural enrichment, drug, crime, and pregnancy prevention programs, and one-on-one mentoring.
Grades: 1-12
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. We make a long-term commitment to provide free year-round programs, services, and individualized case management for 10 consecutive years through high school graduation and into college. The Foundation provides a comprehensive program that prepares students for higher education through academic support, social-emotional development, college and career prep, campus visits, tutoring, cultural enrichment, drug, crime, and pregnancy prevention programs, and one-on-one mentoring.
The Independent School Alliance *
Grades: 1-10
Established in 1985 by a group of Southern California school heads, The Independent School Alliance is an organization of 50+ private independent elementary and secondary schools that want to increase their diversity. The Independent School Alliance provides assistance to families of color with the application process to its member schools. The Independent School Alliance counsels families on appropriate school choice, entrance testing information and (if necessary) how to apply for financial aid. Additionally, The Independent School Alliance provides a variety of support programs and acts as a resource to member schools on issues of equity and justice.
Grades: 1-10
Established in 1985 by a group of Southern California school heads, The Independent School Alliance is an organization of 50+ private independent elementary and secondary schools that want to increase their diversity. The Independent School Alliance provides assistance to families of color with the application process to its member schools. The Independent School Alliance counsels families on appropriate school choice, entrance testing information and (if necessary) how to apply for financial aid. Additionally, The Independent School Alliance provides a variety of support programs and acts as a resource to member schools on issues of equity and justice.
Inner-City Arts
Grades: K-12
Our approach to arts education brings elementary, middle and high school students, educators, families and the community to Inner-City Arts' award-winning campus to work with professional teaching artists in well-equipped studios and performance spaces. Our growing after school program for elementary and middle school students provides intervention and prevention during the critical afternoon hours. On weekends, opportunities for focused, long-term study devoted to a particular art form encourage middle and high school students to pursue higher education.
Grades: K-12
Our approach to arts education brings elementary, middle and high school students, educators, families and the community to Inner-City Arts' award-winning campus to work with professional teaching artists in well-equipped studios and performance spaces. Our growing after school program for elementary and middle school students provides intervention and prevention during the critical afternoon hours. On weekends, opportunities for focused, long-term study devoted to a particular art form encourage middle and high school students to pursue higher education.
LA Conservation Corps' After School Program
Grades: K-8
As part of the LA Conservation Corps' Education Department, the After School Program's mission is to extend the school day in fun and exciting ways that help to cultivate critical thinking in young minds. In addition to a safe, worry-free environment, the After School Program provides academic enrichment, tutoring and mentoring services at Elementary and Middle Schools throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Grades: K-8
As part of the LA Conservation Corps' Education Department, the After School Program's mission is to extend the school day in fun and exciting ways that help to cultivate critical thinking in young minds. In addition to a safe, worry-free environment, the After School Program provides academic enrichment, tutoring and mentoring services at Elementary and Middle Schools throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District.
LA's BEST
Ages: 5-12
The mission of LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow) is to provide a safe and supervised after school education, enrichment and recreation program for elementary school children ages 5 to 12 in the City of Los Angeles.
Ages: 5-12
The mission of LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow) is to provide a safe and supervised after school education, enrichment and recreation program for elementary school children ages 5 to 12 in the City of Los Angeles.
Mentorship Program at UCLA
Ages: 7-17
Mentorship Program at UCLA is a unique year-long, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs UCLA students with youth from North Hollywood aged 7-17. Mentorship aims to support the personal development of both the mentors and mentees through engaging and creative programs. Mentors act to support and empower their mentees to further discover and follow their passions, gain a greater understanding of the world around them, and pursue higher education.
Ages: 7-17
Mentorship Program at UCLA is a unique year-long, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs UCLA students with youth from North Hollywood aged 7-17. Mentorship aims to support the personal development of both the mentors and mentees through engaging and creative programs. Mentors act to support and empower their mentees to further discover and follow their passions, gain a greater understanding of the world around them, and pursue higher education.
Para Los Ninõs
Grades: K-12
Para Los Niños is a nonprofit organization that has worked for more than thirty years to create academic success and social well-being for children. Through early education centers, charter schools, and wellness centers, we offer high-quality education integrated with family supports, mental health services, and community engagement opportunities to thousands of children living in at-risk neighborhoods in Los Angeles county. Para Los Niños operates programs that directly educate children and youth.
Grades: K-12
Para Los Niños is a nonprofit organization that has worked for more than thirty years to create academic success and social well-being for children. Through early education centers, charter schools, and wellness centers, we offer high-quality education integrated with family supports, mental health services, and community engagement opportunities to thousands of children living in at-risk neighborhoods in Los Angeles county. Para Los Niños operates programs that directly educate children and youth.
STAR Education
Grades: K-12
STAR provides exceptional educational and cultural enrichment opportunities. Academic programs feature daily tutoring in math and literacy as well as cutting-edge school assemblies and innovative outreach programs. STAR offers its programs and events after school and in school, on nights and on weekends, at schools, community centers, restaurant/entertainment locations, museums and more. Among our most successful cultural enrichment endeavors is the RockSTAR Music Education program, which teaches kindergarten through sixth-grade students how to play guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, how to compose their own songs and how to perform rock 'n roll hits.
Grades: K-12
STAR provides exceptional educational and cultural enrichment opportunities. Academic programs feature daily tutoring in math and literacy as well as cutting-edge school assemblies and innovative outreach programs. STAR offers its programs and events after school and in school, on nights and on weekends, at schools, community centers, restaurant/entertainment locations, museums and more. Among our most successful cultural enrichment endeavors is the RockSTAR Music Education program, which teaches kindergarten through sixth-grade students how to play guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, how to compose their own songs and how to perform rock 'n roll hits.
UCLA K-12 Outreach
Grades: K-12
UCLA offers a variety of programs and resources for K-12 students, parents and educators, including after-school, summer, academic, and enrichment programming. Please view our website for details about each program.
The Village Youth Program
Grades: K-12
Our Summer Enrichment Program is designed to augment classroom learning with life skills education in order to provide the youth of underserved communities with the best chance for overall success in life.
The program provides: a constructive, educational summer break activity for children, education on the life skills required to live successful, healthy, well-balanced lives, and an avenue for community involvement, volunteerism and mentorship.
Grades: K-12
UCLA offers a variety of programs and resources for K-12 students, parents and educators, including after-school, summer, academic, and enrichment programming. Please view our website for details about each program.
The Village Youth Program
Grades: K-12
Our Summer Enrichment Program is designed to augment classroom learning with life skills education in order to provide the youth of underserved communities with the best chance for overall success in life.
The program provides: a constructive, educational summer break activity for children, education on the life skills required to live successful, healthy, well-balanced lives, and an avenue for community involvement, volunteerism and mentorship.
Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) – LA Philharmonic
Ages: 6-17
Through Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) program – inspired by Venezuela's revolutionary El Sistema – the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods, enabling every child to contribute using their full potential.
Ages: 6-17
Through Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) program – inspired by Venezuela's revolutionary El Sistema – the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods, enabling every child to contribute using their full potential.
Youth Policy Institute Youth Services (YPI)
Grades: K-12
Youth Services is YPI’s largest department with more than 450 staff members that are dedicated to keeping kids academically enriched. The department oversees three core service areas that include YPI’s Afterschool Program, Family Literacy and Los Angeles CollegeReady. Collectively, the services provide underserved families with a myriad of resources that empower young people, engage parents and enrich school culture. The afterschool program provides students and their families with credentialed teachers and college-age tutors every school day until 6 pm.
Grades: K-12
Youth Services is YPI’s largest department with more than 450 staff members that are dedicated to keeping kids academically enriched. The department oversees three core service areas that include YPI’s Afterschool Program, Family Literacy and Los Angeles CollegeReady. Collectively, the services provide underserved families with a myriad of resources that empower young people, engage parents and enrich school culture. The afterschool program provides students and their families with credentialed teachers and college-age tutors every school day until 6 pm.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
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163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
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328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
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328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
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Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.
Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.
