After-School Programs
Youth Development Program
Beyond the Bell Branch Youth Development Program is a provider of comprehensive after school program services, comprised of three major components (Academic Assistance, Recreation and Enrichment). It provides an exciting after school enrichment program in a safe, well-supervised environment that engages and encourages students to achieve their greatest potential.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
In support of the LAUSD Superintendent’s goals, trained personnel provide participants with academic assistance that span the curriculum. Daily lessons that engage children in activities that support academic achievement beyond the regular school day are planned, and educational support materials that are age-appropriate and designed to enhance student learning are provided at each Youth Development Program site. Library books, recreational reading materials, literacy kits, and other materials are provided to enhance student performance in reading, math, science, and social studies.
RECREATION
Daily recreation instruction and activities that engage students and reinforce the Physical Education curriculum are provided. Multicultural activities, rhythmic activities, team activities, skill games, cooperative games, and quiet games are provided on a daily basis. Successful participation in these activities promote the development of a positive self-image, physical fitness, body awareness, sportsmanship, leadership skills, team work, character building, cooperative social skills, and a desire to make recreation an integral and important part of their daily lives.
ENRICHMENT
Planned enrichment activities are the centerpiece of the Youth Development Program. Students eagerly participate in these very special enrichment activities conducted by traveling enrichment programs staff or site personnel 40 minutes daily. These special and unique programs stimulate students to explore new horizons, expand creativity, experience different cultures, broaden their base of knowledge, and increase their repertoire of learned skills.
Included in our current offering of enrichment programs are:
• Theater Arts • Square Dance • Ballroom • Painting & Drawing • Quilting • Arts and Crafts • Good Grooming • Drumming • Singing, Music • Science • Storytelling through Movement • Nutrition • Computers • Video Recording •Music Recording
If you have any questions regarding this NEW after school program at Victoria Ave, please contact the YDP staff after school.
Youth Development Program (YDP) Website
Youth Services
Youth Services provides supervision and snacks on the playground. A variety of sport tournaments and field trips are done. Child must have an emergency contact form filled out before he or she is allowed to stay in the program. Please see the playground supervisor after-school for more information.