Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles County
Site-based care and activities between school dismissal and about 6 p.m. In Los Angeles this is now largely free: every district receives state ELO-P funding, and LAUSD delivers it through Beyond the Bell at more than 700 schools.
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A Place Called Home (APCH)
South LA, Los Angeles · elementary through young adulthood
'Free programs and supportive services for youth in South Los Angeles.' Membership-based community center; class schedule posted as PDF.
Free
A World Fit For Kids - Expanded Learning Program
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · UTK-12
'A FREE EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM' operating in partnership with Beyond the Bell/LAUSD since 1994.
Free
Challengers Boys & Girls Club (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
School year Mon-Fri 2:00-6:00pm; summer Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm. 'Free for ICEF students; registration required for others.' BGCMLA HQ; 2,500+ youth/yr across Challengers, Bell Gardens, Venice, Watts/Willowbrook and school sites.
Free
Crenshaw Family YMCA
Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles · youth (ages not stated)
Branch page lists Camps and Youth Sports; YMCA of Metro LA runs school-site Before & Afterschool programs separately. Membership promo '$10 join fee'; YMCA LA offers financial assistance (price tier estimated from membership model, not stated on page).
$50–200/mo
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)
Westlake, Los Angeles · ages 6-24
Free; campuses at MacArthur Park and South Los Angeles. Programs: Academics (advisors, in-house college scholarships), Arts/Music (choir, orchestra, band, visual arts), Athletics.
Free
LA Conservation Corps - After School Programs
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · K-12
4,615 students served across 23 LAUSD campuses; enroll through the school site. Also runs Young Adult Corps (18-26).
Free
Think Together - Expanded Learning Programs (LA County sites)
Los Angeles · TK-12
92,000+ students statewide; HQ is in Orange County. Specific LA County districts not listed on homepage; families enroll via their school's expanded learning office.
Free
UC Education Center
Mid-City, Los Angeles · K-8
'Eligible students can join for free!' Accepts Pathways LA, CalWORKs and Lanterman Act subsidies (Facebook also lists Crystal Stairs). Free school pickup and nutritious meals; 20+ years operating. Address and phone from Yelp listing.
Sliding scale
Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center
South LA, Los Angeles · youth (ages not stated)
Branch page lists Youth Development: Camps and Youth Sports. YMCA of Metro LA is a named LAUSD Beyond the Bell partner for school-site afterschool. Price tier estimated from membership model; financial assistance offered YMCA-wide.
$50–200/mo
Woodcraft Rangers - Expanded Learning Programs
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · TK-12
Partners: LAUSD, Garvey SD, Green Dot, Lennox SD, Aspire, Camino Nuevo, Bright Star, plus Moreno Valley and Pomona USD. ~10,000 youth/yr, 950+ staff. Enroll through the school site.
Free
After-School All-Stars Los Angeles (ASAS-LA)
Los Angeles · K-12 (mostly middle and high school)
25,000+ students/yr; 98% youth of color; 32 middle, 20 high, 16 elementary, 2 K-12 sites across public and charter schools.
Free
Inglewood Unified School District - ASES/ELO-P Expanded Learning Program
Inglewood · grades K-9
State ASES-funded; programs run at least 15 hrs/week until 6:00pm. Enrollment and enrichment providers managed through 6crickets platform; summer sites referenced at Frank D. Parent and Beulah Payne.
Free
LA's BEST Expanded Learning Program
Los Angeles · ages 4-12 (elementary)
'LA's BEST is free for all families.' Open enrollment year-round; contact the school site directly. Partnership of City of LA, LAUSD and nonprofit.
Free
LAUSD Beyond the Bell - Before & After School Programs
Los Angeles · TK-12
'Completely free to families.' Apply via school's Beyond the Bell site coordinator; register anytime. Providers: LA's BEST, YDP, Ready-Set-Go (district-run) plus Woodcraft Rangers, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA and ~20 other nonprofits. 2026-27 provider directory PDF: documentcloud.org/documents/28571028.
Free
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
South LA, Los Angeles · grades 3-12
Founded 1990. Pillars: Enrich (college/career readiness), Engage, Empower. Programs: afterschool, Summer Fun Camp, teen programs, i-Ready Study Group, CollegeTrek.
Cost not listed
Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach
Long Beach · youth (ages not stated on homepage)
Program areas: Leadership & Service, Education & Career Development, Health & Wellness, The Arts, Sports & Recreation; Afterschool, School Breaks, Summer and Transportation programs. Membership fee not listed on homepage.
Cost not listed
STAR Education (STAR Galaxy afterschool; Eco Camps; STAR Nova)
Culver City · K-8 (grades not stated on page)
Programs: STAR Galaxy (afterschool), STAR Nova, STAR Academy, School Resource Services, Eco Day Camps and Summer Camps, virtual enrichment. Sites listed in Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Westwood, Mar Vista, Westchester; GATE instruction in 60+ districts. Pricing not on page.
Cost not listed
Unearth and Empower Communities (UEC) - DiscoverU Enrichment Center & STEAM Camps
Compton · children and youth (ages not stated)
Programs: Little Creators, Art Camp, Houses of STEAM, DiscoverU Enrichment Center, STEAM Tech Camp, Compton Youth Career Pipeline (65 youth hired). 714 families served 2024-25.
Cost not listed
Watts Empowerment Center (Red Eye Inc.)
Watts, Los Angeles · children and youth (largest group age 10 and under)
12,900 sq ft center in Watts; 'STEM Media Lab, Culinary Arts Kitchen, Performing Arts Studio, Music, Acting, Fashion Design,' sports leagues, afterschool tutoring, etiquette, anti-bullying. Org domain wattsempowermentcenter.org did not resolve on 2026-09-12.
Cost not listed
Seed Education Academic Enrichment Program
Koreatown, Los Angeles · K-6
Mon-Fri 3:30-6:00pm; quarterly themes; emphasizes autonomy rather than aftercare. Listed on HomeschoolMom LA co-op/enrichment page.
Cost not listed