Where Learning Meets Fun

After School Academy & RASCALS

Supporting every child after the bell with homework help, hands-on learning, and fun they look forward to.

GRADES

6-8

DURATION

3:00 – 6:00 PM

ACTIVITIES

Indoor to outdoor activities

LOCATION

The Youth Center

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

After School Academy

The Youth Center has become a second home for many local middle schoolers, a place where friendships grow, confidence builds, and core memories are made. Throughout the year, students explore a variety of interests including cooking, sports, skatepark sessions, crafting, STEM activities, social games, and more. Whether they are building, creating, experimenting, learning new skills, or simply spending time with friends, each day offers opportunities to grow. Some days they come ready to learn something new, and other days they just want a safe place to connect and unwind. Our goal is to support each student’s strengths, encourage their interests, and create a space where they feel empowered, engaged, and at home.

Whisk Takers

Cooking Crew

The Whisk Takers Club, part of our After School Academy for middle school students, introduces essential cooking and life skills. Throughout the year, students learn how to plan meals, budget, create grocery lists, explore diverse cuisines, and practice proper dining etiquette, culminating in earning their Youth Center food handler license.

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More About Afterschool Academy

Whisk Takers Club
The Whisk Takers Club, part of our After School Academy for middle school students, teaches essential life skills through cooking. Throughout the year, students learn meal planning, budgeting, grocery shopping, and explore a variety of cuisines while practicing proper dining etiquette. By the end of the program, participants earn their Youth Center food handler license.

STEM Activities
Weekly STEM sessions encourage students to think critically, innovate, collaborate, and build confidence through hands-on learning experiences.

HAPPENINGS

Academy Activities Images

GRADES

1-5

DURATION

2:15 – 6:00 PM

ACTIVITIES

Indoor to outdoor activities

LOCATION

Rossmoor Park

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

RASCALS

The RASCALS After School Program at Rossmoor Park offers a fun, supervised environment where students from Lee Elementary and Rossmoor Elementary are picked up by our staff directly from campus and enjoy afternoons filled with creativity, recreation, and social connection. Participants can explore the Guided Creation Station, Snack Shack, Crafting Corner, Reading Nook, and Patio Play featuring building activities, games, pool table, air hockey, and more, along with Sports+ activities including playground games, jump rope, bean bag throwing, kids plastic axe throwing, pickleball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, badminton, and additional group activities. The program runs August 13 through June 4, Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, with earlier opening times on Minimum Days and Wednesdays based on the LAUSD schedule.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
– Rossmoor Pick-Up: 2:15 PM
– Lee Pick-up: 2:30 PM

Wednesday (Early Release Schedule):
– Program Hours: 12:50 PM to 6:00 PM
– Rossmoor Pick-up: 12:50 PM
– Lee Pick-up: 1:30 PM

RASCALS student breaktime
HAPPENINGS

Academy Activities Images

RASCALS student playing Jenga
RASCALS arts and crafts session
RASCALS student breaktime
RASCALS students bonding
RASCALS students playing at the playground
RASCALS students playing at the playground
RASCALS students in front of laptop
RASCALS playing board game
RASCALS student certificate
RASCALS student playing Jenga
RASCALS arts and crafts session
RASCALS student breaktime
RASCALS students bonding
RASCALS students playing at the playground
RASCALS students playing at the playground
RASCALS students in front of laptop
RASCALS playing board game
RASCALS student certificate
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Choose a Program

RASCALS Elementary Afterschool Program

$5

Per day

Pick Up Staff ONLY for Lee Elementary and Rossmoor Elementary
Guided Creation Station
Snack Shack
Crafting Corner
Reading Nook
Patio Play for Building, Games, Pool Table, Air Hockey and more
Sports+ – Playground, Jump Rope, Bean Bag Throwing, Kids Plastic Axe Throwing , Pickle Ball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton etc.
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Location: Rossmoor Park —- Hours of Operation: August 13 – June 4 | Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (open earlier on Minimum Days and Wednesdays based on LAUSD schedule)

Middle School Afterschool Academy

$0

$25 One Time Fee

Grades 6-8
Location: 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos
STEM Activities
Scoreboard Squad for sports lovers
Whisk Takers – Cooking Crew
Crafting Corner
Homework Help
Fieldtrips
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Location: 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd —- Hours of Operation: August 13 – June 4 | Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (open earlier on Minimum Days and Wednesdays based on LAUSD schedule)

Tutoring

$15

30 Minute Session

One-on-one help for 1-8 grades
Math, English, Reading, Writing, and more
Homework and Projects help
Monday through Friday between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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RASCALS Elementary Afterschool Program

$5

Per day

Pick Up Staff ONLY for Lee Elementary and Rossmoor Elementary
Guided Creation Station
Snack Shack
Crafting Corner
Reading Nook
Patio Play for Building, Games, Pool Table, Air Hockey and more
Sports+ – Playground, Jump Rope, Bean Bag Throwing, Kids Plastic Axe Throwing , Pickle Ball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton etc.
Sign Up

Location: Rossmoor Park —- Hours of Operation: August 13 – June 4 | Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (open earlier on Minimum Days and Wednesdays based on LAUSD schedule)

Middle School Afterschool Academy

$0

$25 One Time Fee

Grades 6-8
Location: 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos
STEM Activities
Scoreboard Squad for sports lovers
Whisk Takers – Cooking Crew
Crafting Corner
Homework Help
Fieldtrips
Sign Up

Location: 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd —- Hours of Operation: August 13 – June 4 | Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (open earlier on Minimum Days and Wednesdays based on LAUSD schedule)

Kids Night Out

$25

Siblings/Friends – $20

Scavenger Hunts | Talent Show
Dancing | Karaoke | Snacks
Arts & Crafts | Dress up Days
Every 3rd Friday of the Month | 6-10:30pm
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Springbreak

$32

Per Day

Fun Themed Activities
Crafts | Art | Games
Contests and Prizes
Snack Shack Open
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Tutoring

$15

30 Minute Session

One-on-one help for 1-8 grades
Math, English, Reading, Writing, and more
Homework and Projects help
Monday through Friday between 2-6pm
Sign Up
WHAT PARENTS SAY

The Youth Center Reviews

“The Youth Center is such a wonderful program, it really goes beyond any expectations you can possibly have. The staff and directors are the sweetest most caring people you’ll ever meet.”
Destiny RamirezParent
“Wow! What a great center for kids. My two boys went to Camp Shark and loved it. When kids were 18, they for a job there and learned a lot of job skills that helped them in their future careers.”
Arnie FineParent
“The Youth Center is not just a place; it’s a force for good, shaping the lives of our kids and, in turn, the future of our entire community.”
Art RemnetLocal Guide

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