LOS ALAMITOS YOUTH CENTER INC
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Mission Statement
The Mission of The Youth Center is to transform children's lives one family at a time through collaborative social, educational and recreational programs. Since the birth of the Youth Center in 1952, this charity has been honored to have the opportunity to establish valuable partnerships within the community. The Youth Center takes deep pride in the stellar network of collaborators.
About This Cause
The Youth Center was established in 1952 to fill a gap in after school services. The Youth Center serves approximately 3,000 children annually through a variety of programs, which include: After School Program with tutoring, recreational and sporting activities, a computer center for homework completion, music classes, STEAM activities, art lessons, and more. It serves more than 300 children on average in a week and is described in more detail below. R.A.S.C.A.L.S. – Offered in partnership with the Rossmoor Community Services District, this program provides after school care and academic learning services at an affordable price to K-8th grade students. After School Music Program - This program provides music lessons in string and band instruments for hundreds of children from more than 20 communities. Camp S.H.A.R.K. - Held annually in beautiful Rossmoor Park for nine weeks during the summer, this program offers traditional recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Teen Weekly Adventure Summer Camp - Offers recreational activities and field trips. Teens decide activities as a group, practice negotiation, compromise and team building. Leadership Academy – Education in basic life skills such as goal setting, cooking, banking, car insurance and maintenance, career preparation, etc. “Every 15 Minutes” Drinking & Texting While Driving Awareness – Provided every other year, teaches over 3,600 students in Los Alamitos schools about the dangers of distracted and drunk driving.