AFTER SCHOOL CLUB (GRADES 1-5)
CLASS PARKS TEEN CLUB (AGES 11-17)
LAPD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS (AGES 9-13)
USC SEA GRANT- PARENT CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PILOT TRAINING
A BETTER L.A. - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES BANKWORKS CAREER DEVELOPMENT

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB (GRADES 1-5)
Academic and recreation enrichment activities, Breakway Computer Lab, songs, arts/crafts, swimming, guest speakers, field trips and snacks.
Hours: After School - 2 pm - 6 pm
Fee: $40 per child, per week (must be paid by Friday prior to week of attendance)
Registration: First-come-first-serve basis; limited to the first 75 students registered
Field Trips : Some trips will be offered to EXPO kids, hours may be extended on field trip days
Staff: All staff members are fingerprinted & CPR/First Aid certified
Pick-Up Locations: 32nd Street Elementary, Normandie Elementary, Science Center, St. Agnes, St. Cecilia, Weemes Elementary
NOTE: Children may also be dropped off at the Exposition Park Intergenerational Center facility if not in attendance at one of our pick up schools.
Contact: For more information call (213) 763-0114 Ext. 227

CLASS PARKS TEEN CLUB (AGES 11-17)
Contact CLASS Parks Coordinator: Francisca Castillo (213) 763-0114 ext 213
Special Programs:  Recycling Club: Teens will understand the
    importance of recycling and how recycling helps the
    environment. Teens will collect recyclable items at
    EXPO Center and in their community.
 Write Girl Club: Creative writing club for girls;
    Tuesday, 5-7 pm and/or Saturday 12-4 pm
 New - Drama Club: Present an acting and playwriting     program teens can choose to participate in.
    Presented by the Against Type Theater Company.
    Ages: 13-17  /  Instructor: Denise Jaxon
 Educational Workshops and Homework
   Assistance/Tutoring:
Monday - Friday, 3:00-4:30 pm
 New - Big Brothers Big Sisters GirlPOWER: Offers
   unique, one-to-one mentoring to girls ages 10-13
Sport Programs:  Boy's Traveling Basketball Team: Boys grades
    7th and 8th will be given the opportunity to play
    basketball and compete against other teams.
 APEX Adventure Program: A variety of outdoor
    activities, such as snowboarding, skiing and
    horseback riding.
 B-Fit Teens: Treadmills, bikes, free-weights. Teens
    are supervised but will work independently.
Community and Job Development:  Teen Council Meetings: First Wednessday of every
    month: 6-7 pm
 Community Service Team Meetings: First Wednesday
    of every month: 5-6 pm. The Community Service Team
    is a group of parents and teens that volunteer between
    8-10 hours a week at EXPO Center. Need community
    service hours? Join the Community Service Team.
 Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP):    
    Vocational training for jobs in various fields. Provides
    basic skills in money management, professional
    etiquette, resume writing and job search.
Computer Training:  Intel Computer Clubhouse: Provides a creative and
    safe after-school computer learning where teens
    work with adult mentors. The focus is on computer-
    based design activities using software such as Adobe
    Flash, Photoshop and Scratch.
 New - Microsoft Computer Courses:
    Wednesday - Thursday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Learn how to
    effectively use any Microsoft program. Courses offered
    in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
    Instructor Patricia Artiga-Cortez
 New - Girls Day: Wednesday 2-6 pm (Ages) 7-17
    Girls will interact with female mentors to learn to learn
    web design, 3D animation, movie making and much
    more. Sponsored by Intel
 Night at the Movies: Friday, 7-11 pm (once a month)
 Music Studio: Coming! Mix your own tunes!
 For More Info: Contact CLASS Parks Coordinator:
    Francisca Castillo (213) 763-0114 ext 213
Location: Teen Club Room
Drop-In-Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:30 pm - 7 pm

LAPD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS (AGES 9-13)
Deputy Auxiliary Program (DAP) promotes a sense of civic responsibility, good citizenship, a positive relationship with law enforcement and develops leadership abilities in the participants. Recreational field trips included.
Location: Therapeutic Room
Date/Time: Wednesday, 6 pm - 8 pm
Jeopardy Program participants are motivated to improve in responsibility and positive discipline.
Location: Ahmanson Senior Center
Date/Time: Monday - Thursday , 3 pm - 7 pm
Instructor: Officer Jackson
For More Info: Contact LAPD, (213) 847-5800

USC SEA GRANT- PARENT CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM
This is an exciting program for both parents and youth. Our program includes hands-on student-centered curriculum for 4th through 6th grades that is focused on marine and environmental science, a career component, and a field trip experience to USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island (WMSC).
Location: Therapeutic Room
Fee: FREE
Date/Time: Tuesday, 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Instructor: Lenore Jackson
Contact: For more information call (213) 763-0114 Ext. 220

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM

Our Construction & Design Annex Training Program, powered by Urban Design Center, was created to facilitate access to government and private contract opportunities, joint venture partnerships and best practice knowledge sharing for small and minority construction and design companies, and to provide professional community-based development services.

The Annex training program will provide courses to help small contractors and design consultants increase productivity and competitively bid on the multitude of construction industry opportunities. Capacity building courses are designed to cross train construction industry staff in order to increase their capacity to work on billable tasks
for both government and private industry contacts. The training program will also focus on recapturing the work capacity of senior citizens interested in reentering the workforce.

Upcoming Courses:
Construction Industry Overview - Contractors and Workers, Bidding , Marketing,
Development Concepts Job Readiness, Project Management , Plans, Permits and
Entitlement, Development Financing and Business Management.

Fee: $20.00
Date/Time: Classes will be held in the morning from 7:00am to 9:00am
Additional Info: Call to get more information or sign up now
(323) 447-8246


A BETTER L.A. - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

EXPO Center Partners with A BETTER LA, A Non-Profit founded by Pete Carroll
Developed by Lou and Diane Tice of The Pacific Institute, and used all over the world, the curriculum allows us a rare opportunity to reflect and focus on taking control of our lives.

Using humor and real-world examples, instructors teach how to build self-esteem and motivate yourself and your children, break bad habits, recognize opportunities to improve your lives and make effective life decisions.

Lessons include how to set goals, how to change your attitudes, understanding how your mind works and how to be successful in whatever you want to do!!

Fee: FREE
Date/Time: Contact Brian Center, A BETTER LA (626) 590-4388
Additional Info: Call or e-mail to get more information: Brian Center, A BETTER LA (626) 590-4388.
Email: abetterla@yahoo.com


JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES BANKWORKS PROGRAM
CAREER DEVELOPMENT

JVS BankWorks Program - A FREE, comprehensive, 8-week bank career-training program that prepares participants for entry-level jobs as bank tellers. Upon successful completion of the program, BankWorks graduates are referred for job placement at the program’s partner banks and receive on-going coaching for career advancement.

Fee: FREE
Date/Time: For information, call Lisa Meadows
(310) 273-6633 Ext. 214
Additional Info: Must be at least 18 years old.