Youth Empowered for Success Program Services

After School Program at Immaculate Conception School – Academic Year

Our Program offers educational support for youth in grades 3 - 7, stresses the importance of family involvement in education, promotes a college-bound educational path, and provides increased access to fresh food for participating families.

Sports Program – Year Round

Our Youth Sports Leagues provide students with weekly physical activity, to increase energy levels, activity levels and interest in recreational sports. The teams were initiated to promote teamwork and healthy recreation for area youth.

Summer 2011 Sports Opportunities

• Boxing/Martial Arts/Capoeira (July-August): Provided through the Expo Center for boys and girls ages 5-15.  Classes are two hours, twice a week for 10 weeks.
  Boxing: Day/Time Mon.-Thu. 5-6:30 p.m.
  Sessions II: July 11-Aug. 18
  Sessions III: Aug. 29-Oct. 6
  Martial Arts: Day/Time: Mon/Wed 6-8 p.m.
  Capoeira: Ages 5-10 yrs. Day/Time: Tue./Thu. 5-6 p.m. Ages 11-17 yrs. Day/Time: Tue./Thu. 6-7p.m.

• Brazilian Samba (July-August): Provided through the Expo Center for boys and girls ages 12+, classes once a week for an hour.  Participants learn about Brazilian culture and dance. Day/Time: Tue./Thu. 6:30- 8 p.m.

• Basketball/Soccer (July-August): Provided through the Expo Center for boys and girls ages 8-16.  Youth are placed on a team and play in league games once a week.

Co-Rec Soccer (boys & Girls): Ages 5-16 yrs.
Practices: Mon.- Fri. 6-9 p.m.
Games: Sat./TBD
Practice Begins: June 6, 2011
Co-Rec Basketball (boys & Girls): Ages: 5-16 yrs.
Practices: Mon.- Fri. 6-9 p.m.
Games: Sat./TBD
Practice Begins: June 6, 2011

SPORTS CLINICS

• US Adidas Soccer Clinic (June 27): A free soccer program that features healthy lifestyles and nutrition education, family engagement, mentoring and soccer.

Ages: 6-17 yrs.
Day/Time: Mon./Wed./Fri 5-6:30 p.m.
Mandatory Parent Orientation Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6 p.m.

Venice Arts: Digital Arts Media Program – Year Round

We collaborate with Venice Arts in Neighborhoods to provide photography and digital media classes.

Computer Lab – Year Round

Enrichment Activities – Year Round

Our youth enrichment activies provide positive alternatives to negative youth activities, such as gangs, violence, drugs and related delinquency.

Camping Program – Summer Months

We provide everything needed for children to attend our Youth Summer Camp Program – including camp fees, required medical-exam fees, proper clothing (tennis shoes, sweatshirts and jackets), and transportation – for a healthy, wholesome outdoor experience in the mountains. 

2011 Overnight Summer Camps:

Camp Whittle (July 23-July 30): Hosted through the downtown YMCA in Big Bear for a week. Youth have the opportunity to experience outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, water sports, adventure outings, as well as learning leadership skills. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-12.

Camp Mariastella (July 13-July 19): A weeklong leadership camp for girls ages 7-15 in the mountains of Wrightwood, hosted by the Sisters for Social Service. Activities include hiking, water sports, cooking, swimming, arts and crafts, drama and dance, as well as spiritually oriented activities.

2011 Featured Day Camps:

Youth Cooking Camp (August): Hosted on-site at St. Francis Center in collaboration with a "Network for a Healthy California" and LA Trade Tech's culinary program. Open to youth in grades 4-6, this 5-day camp focuses on food selection and preparation with a strong emphasis on education and making healthier food choices. Youth learn how to be resourceful and creative and how to cook and prepare various entrees.

Teen Cooking Camp (July-August): Hosted on-site at our Center in collaboration with "Cooking Matters." This six-week program offers over 12 hours of curriculum teaching teens how to prepare healthy, affordable and delicious meals. The program also emphasizes nutrition education and how to shop for quality food items.

Art Discovery Camp (July 5-July 30): Offered through Venice Arts, youth explore painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and more at this 4-week camp. Open to children ages 6-9, twice a week from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Science Camp (June-July): Camps will be held at the California Science Center for youth grades 3-8. Camp takes place in and around the Wallis Annenberg Building for Science Learning and Innovation, which houses cutting-edge classrooms and labs. Campers will have access to a modern environment that includes the "Big Lab," a 32,000-square-foot space containing large-scale equipment platforms designed for hands-on investigation.

Dance Camp (July-August): Youth ages 6-15 will receive instruction in ballet, tap and hip-hop dance at the Sophie Dance studio. Camp is 5 days long, for 6 hours a day.

Holiday Program

With the support of volunteer groups, we host holiday activities for children.