Homeschool & Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles
110 programs · 38 Black-led or Black-serving · 55 free
How afterschool funding works in Los Angeles
- School district
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- Free afterschool
- Beyond the Bell — delivered by LA's BEST, Woodcraft Rangers, STAR, arc, YMCA and 24 partner agencies · (213) 241-7900
How to apply → - Parks & recreation
- City of LA Recreation & Parks. Youth sports run about $10 a season through PlayLA, with fee waivers for households under roughly $91,000. Details →
- Money for private lessons
- Homeschool charters allocate roughly $2,500–$4,300 a year per student, spendable at approved vendors. How it works →
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Black-led programs in Los Angeles
Brotherhood Crusade - Youth Programs (BioFuture STEM; Mentor & Me; Jr. Executive Leadership; Brother to Brother)
South LA, Los Angeles · Mentoring · youth and young adults (ages not stated)
57-year-old grassroots org. Youth programs include BioFuture STEM, Mentor & Me, Brother to Brother, GYRD, Jr. Executive Leadership Program, Teaching Gardens, Boys and Men of Color, South LA Youth Council, Golf Mentoring, BLOOM, Soccer for Success, Books and Basketball Camp.
Free
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (Delta Academy; Delta GEMS; EMBODI)
Westchester, Los Angeles · Mentoring · girls 11-14 (Academy); girls 14-18 (GEMS); African American males (EMBODI)
Delta Academy (est. 1996) focuses on math, science, technology and leadership; EMBODI covers STEM, culture, self-efficacy, health. Program contacts: DeltaAcademy@ and EMBODI@DSTLAChapter.com. Youth program sessions e.g. Sat Oct 11, 2025 10am-12pm. Cost not stated on page (sorority youth programs typically no-fee).
Free
First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) - Children's Church & Youth Ministries
West Adams, Los Angeles · Faith-Based Programs · children and youth (all ages)
'Children's Church on the Plaza' at 9:00am Sunday; Sunday School 7:45am; 'ministries for every age, stage, and season of life.' Tutoring/STEM details not on homepage; famechurch.org redirects to famechurchla.org.
Free
Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · ages 3-13
Saturday school stressing African American history and culture, social responsibility, respect for human diversity, community service; life skills, art and performance art. 1degree listing: free, ages 3-13, eligibility Black/African American children. Official site returned 401 to automated fetch; confirm current schedule by phone.
Free
Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) - Youth & Enrichment Services
Watts, Los Angeles · Afterschool Programs · youth (ages not stated); YouthSource 16-21
Founded 1965. Homepage lists Youth, Family, Enrichment, Employment services ('free support'); specific youth program names/ages not detailed on homepage. Hosts South LA-Watts YouthSource Center (16-21 out-of-school youth).
Free
White Hall Arts Academy
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · Music · ages 4+ (free ensemble 9+; camp 9-17)
Private 30/60-min lessons (~$37 per 30 min per community post); Saturday Sessions ages 4+ $70 (9/12-10/31); FREE H.O.P.E. Ensemble ages 9+ Saturdays 2-3:30pm; FREE Music Creators Camp ages 9-17 (July); Soundworks 18-28. NBA Foundation and Lewis Prize grantee.
Under $50/mo
Black Women for Wellness - Sisters in Control Rites of Passage
South LA, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · Black high school girls ages 14-19
8-12 week cohorts (spring/fall meet Tue/Thu/Sat) plus 6-week summer session for Black high school girls in South LA. Program coordinator email listed on page.
Free
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Mid-City, Los Angeles · Dance & Ballet · ages 3-20
501(c)(3). Programs: Early Birds (3-7), Academy (8+), Red Birds (selected), Open Classes (9+), Sons of DADA boys scholarship (8-13), RISE Musical Theater (6-20). Pricing at debbieallendanceacademy.com/pricing. Housed at Rhimes Performing Arts Center.
Cost not listed
Teach to Reach LLC
West Adams, Los Angeles · Learning Center · ages 3+
Hands-on STEAM camps, labs, private/mobile labs and school partnerships; scholarship fund mentioned; open Mon-Wed 8-5:30 (camp hours vary). Homeschool-specific programming not confirmed.
Cost not listed
Artsy Kids Studio (Artsy Kidss)
West Adams, Los Angeles · Visual Arts · children and teens
Mission: art access for children in under-resourced communities. Free workshops plus paid studio/afterschool programs; address from Google listing. Pricing not posted.
Cost not listed
Lula Washington Dance Theatre (Dance School)
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · Dance & Ballet · ages 3+
Long-running Black-founded school and professional company (est. 1980). Site lists Fall classes/registration but tuition not published online; call for schedule. Ranked #1 on Yelp African Dance Class near Leimert Park.
Cost not listed
Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL)
Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles · Sports & Athletics · youth 5-14 (chapter-based)
Multiple chapters across LA/IE; contact chapter president. Also see Snoop & Housh Flag Football League (K-8, snoopandhoushflagfootball.org).
Cost not listed
The Knowledge Shop LA
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · Math · not stated
Runs 'Black Kids Love Math' annual summit (2026 edition 'Year of the Parents' Voices', from $200 registration), Family Math initiatives, Black Family University, student research (Stanford-funded). Founder not named on site. Direct tutoring offerings not confirmed on homepage.
Cost not listed
The Regal Academy
South LA, Los Angeles · Microschool · ages 18 months-6 years
New (2026) Montessori micro-school; founders have 15+ years combined Montessori experience (AMI/AMS/NAMC). Instagram search snippet also shows 4045 190th St Torrance; confirm whether second site or relocation. Tuition not posted; open-house RSVP.; black_led basis is secondary (GBP self-label / social posts) - confirm with owner
Cost not listed
The Robey Theatre Company (training workshops / youth outreach)
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · Theater & Film · high school and young adult
Primarily adult/young-adult 'affordable 10-week' training (Advanced Scene Study, Playwright's Lab); youth pieces: Exploring The Arts for high school students and year-round/summer theatre-career internships (CA Arts Council grantee page). Wikipedia notes drama workshops for at-risk middle/high schoolers.
Under $50/mo
A New Wave Aquatics (mobile swim lessons)
Los Angeles · Swimming · all ages
Phone from Yelp listing snippet. Pricing not published.
Cost not listed
B.&B. Martial Arts and Fitness Programs (Harrison Hapkido)
South LA, Los Angeles · Martial Arts · all ages
Google lists 40+ years in business. Schedule/pricing not posted.
Cost not listed
Jack and Jill of America - South Los Angeles Chapter
South LA, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Membership by invitation; chapter active 65+ years. Programs: leadership development, cultural exposure, community service, legislative advocacy, philanthropy. Membership dues apply (amount not listed).
Cost not listed
100 Black Men of Los Angeles - Young Black Scholars & See Your Future Mentoring
View Park-Windsor Hills, Los Angeles · Mentoring · grades 9-12
Since 1986; 21,000+ students served; ~1,000 students from 170+ high schools; '30+ workshops, programs, seminars, and conferences' per school year; annual Academic Kickoff and College Fair at West LA College each September. 1degree listing gives phone 310-497-2176.
Cost not listed
KAOS Network
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Visual Arts · teens and adults (intergenerational)
Historic media-arts lab (home of Project Blowed, SankofaCity). Current youth workshop schedule not posted online; contact via site.
Cost not listed
Snoop & Housh Flag Football League
Los Angeles · Sports & Athletics · Pre-K/K-8
Open to Pre-K through 8th grade boys and girls of all skill levels; NFL Flag affiliated with LA Chargers.
Cost not listed
Jack and Jill of America - Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Chapter page returned 403 to fetcher; details from search listing and Instagram. A separate West Los Angeles Chapter also exists (jackandjillinc.org/chapter/westlosangeles/). Membership by invitation with dues.
Cost not listed
Excellence Academy of African American Studies (Excellence Academy West)
Westchester, Los Angeles · Independent Schools · K-12 (enrolling grades 4-11 per post)
Facebook page (only web presence found; excellenceacademywest.com did not resolve) advertises private K-12, 8:1 ratio, income-based tuition, West LA campus 'now enrolling'. Verify accreditation/affidavit status and current operation before publishing.
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Sole Folks Art Lab (Sole Folks CDC)
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Visual Arts · ages 5-12 kids class; 16-25 entrepreneurship
'Leimert Park Art Studio Free For The Community'; 2025 flyer listed Saturday-morning kids class ages 5-12 at $180 for 6 weeks; free workshops, poetry/music events. Home of Leimert Park Night Market pop-ups. CDC office: 4317 Degnan Blvd 90008.
Under $50/mo
URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology
South LA, Los Angeles · STEM & Coding · grades 7-11
Claims 95% of participants attend 4-year universities and 75% major in CS; 1,500+ students/yr. Programs: Youth Development, Coding, Business Development, Design Thinking.
Free
100 Classes for Black Kids
Los Angeles · Online Programs · not stated
Hosted by HomeSchool Association of California (HSC). All classes free on Zoom; goal is to increase access so Black children can explore more subjects. Team leader Kimberly Gordon.
Free
Brotherhood Crusade / African American Unity Center – Youth Arts (Ethnic Theater)
South LA, Los Angeles · Theater & Film · ages 10-24
No fees; South Central LA residents; call or walk in. Spanish available.
Free
Private School Village
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles · Mentoring · PreK-12
Mission: transform private school experience for Black and Brown families. LA/Pasadena programs: PreK-8 Social Pods, High School Leadership Program, Somos PSV, back-to-school picnics ($12.50), The Village Scholarship. Not a school; relevant to families choosing independent schools.
Cost not listed
African Soul International (ASI Cultural Arts Center)
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · African Dance & Drum · youth and adult
8-class pass $12/class. Runs 'Black Dance Academy' fall program and Summer Camp 2026. States it is a Preferred Vendor for LAUSD and reached 200,000+ youth over 30 years. Street address not published; Yelp lists it near Leimert Park.
Under $50/mo
African American Homeschoolers of Southern CA
Los Angeles · Homeschool Co-op · all ages
Facebook page (URL spelled 'AfriacnAmerican' as published). Activity level unverified.
Free
Black Homeschoolers Alliance of Southern California
Los Angeles · Homeschool Co-op · all ages
Private Facebook group (~557 members per brief). Not fetchable by automated tool; description from Google snippet. Primary entry point for LA Black homeschool families; ask admins about park days and co-op activity.
Free
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA)
Ladera Heights, Los Angeles · Music · ages 10+ (approx. 125 members)
Programs: Orchestra Program, ICYOLA Academy, Drum Corps. Official orchestra of CSU Dominguez Hills. Ages/cost not on homepage.
Cost not listed
Marcus Garvey School
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · Independent Schools · K-8
CDE directory lists status Active, private elementary, K-8, open since 1980, last updated 2026-08-18. Historic Black independent school in Crenshaw district. Website offline; confirm enrollment status by phone before listing publicly. Facebook page exists (not fetchable).
Cost not listed
Unschooling While Black (SoCal listing)
Los Angeles · Homeschool Co-op · all ages
Facebook group; may be national in scope though listed on the SoCal homeschool resource page. Verify LA membership.
Free
The Village Nation
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles · Mentoring · grades 6-12
501(c)(3) est. 2003; programs: TVN Scholars, Blk To College Symposium, Black Brown Love Assembly, Color Purple Seminar, UCLA UniCamp. Official LAUSD BENCH provider (school-contracted, not direct-enroll).
Cost not listed
Black Girls Code - Los Angeles Summer Camp (LA Chapter)
South LA, Los Angeles · STEM & Coding · ages 10-17 (camp); chapter serves Black girls 12-19
2026 LA camp Jul 27-31 at Baldwin Bethany CDC, SOLD OUT; game-development curriculum. LA chapter Instagram lists Black girls 12-19 with virtual events at 3pm PT. National org HQ Oakland.
Cost not listed
Pan African Film Festival - StudentFest
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · K-12 school groups
Brings Southern California school groups to 'curated screenings, interactive discussions, and exposure to filmmakers and artists' during the February festival; educators email PAFF to coordinate. Also runs a Children's Festival and ArtFest.
Cost not listed
Los Angeles Urban League - Youth Entrepreneurship (Biz Camp & Institute) and Project Ready
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · Entrepreneurship & Money · ages 13-18
'Two programs aimed at helping students ages 13-17 start and grow their business.' Also hosts county-wide Black HS Graduation celebration and Project Ready college/career program. Address not on fetched pages.
Cost not listed
Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles
All afterschool programs →Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) - Youth & Enrichment Services
Watts, Los Angeles · youth (ages not stated); YouthSource 16-21
Founded 1965. Homepage lists Youth, Family, Enrichment, Employment services ('free support'); specific youth program names/ages not detailed on homepage. Hosts South LA-Watts YouthSource Center (16-21 out-of-school youth).
Free
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.
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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
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
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
Sports & Athletics in Los Angeles
All sports & athletics →Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL)
Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles · youth 5-14 (chapter-based)
Multiple chapters across LA/IE; contact chapter president. Also see Snoop & Housh Flag Football League (K-8, snoopandhoushflagfootball.org).
Cost not listed
Snoop & Housh Flag Football League
Los Angeles · Pre-K/K-8
Open to Pre-K through 8th grade boys and girls of all skill levels; NFL Flag affiliated with LA Chargers.
Cost not listed
Brotherhood Crusade Youth Sports (Soccer for Success; Books & Basketball Camp; Golf Mentoring)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 5-18
Soccer for Success afterschool ages 5-18; Jim Cleamons Books and Basketball week-long summer camp; Golf Mentoring; Scholastic Sports Experience. Costs not listed (211LA lists org services as no-fee).
Free
Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 5-18
USTA listing: free weekly supervised on-court coaching for ages 5-18 at all levels, equipment provided. 50+ active members.
Free
WLCAC Youth Services (Watts Labor Community Action Committee)
Watts, Los Angeles · ages 10-18
GRYD Prevention ages 10-15; Outdoor Equity ages 10-18 (surf, skate, camping); Re-entry 14-21. Youth Services Director Ralph Flores (rflores@wlcac.org). Serves Watts and parts of South Central.
Free
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA – Challengers Club
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
Also Watts/Willowbrook Club, Bell Gardens, Venice and school sites. Free Notes for Notes recording studio program. Membership fee not posted.
Under $50/mo
SCGA Junior Golf at Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 5-17
Spark (5-7) $40 per 8-week session; older groups $60 per 8 weeks. Course reopened March 2026 after full renovation; named for civil-rights golf activist Maggie Hathaway.
Under $50/mo
Broadway Boxing Gym
South LA, Los Angeles · youth and adult
Open Mon-Sat 8am-8pm per Yelp. Historic South LA gym; pricing not published; walk in.
Cost not listed
LA City Recreation & Parks – Free Tennis (South LA rec centers)
South LA, Los Angeles · youth
Free tennis instruction at listed LA City recreation centers incl. 109th Street RC (Watts) and Algin Sutton RC (Vermont Vista). Check page for current sites/times.
Free
TG Boxing Gym (Team Garcia youth boxing)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 7-17 (youth); adults
Youth membership $65/month. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 3-8pm.
$50–200/mo
Mentoring Programs in Los Angeles
All mentoring programs →Brotherhood Crusade - Youth Programs (BioFuture STEM; Mentor & Me; Jr. Executive Leadership; Brother to Brother)
South LA, Los Angeles · youth and young adults (ages not stated)
57-year-old grassroots org. Youth programs include BioFuture STEM, Mentor & Me, Brother to Brother, GYRD, Jr. Executive Leadership Program, Teaching Gardens, Boys and Men of Color, South LA Youth Council, Golf Mentoring, BLOOM, Soccer for Success, Books and Basketball Camp.
Free
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (Delta Academy; Delta GEMS; EMBODI)
Westchester, Los Angeles · girls 11-14 (Academy); girls 14-18 (GEMS); African American males (EMBODI)
Delta Academy (est. 1996) focuses on math, science, technology and leadership; EMBODI covers STEM, culture, self-efficacy, health. Program contacts: DeltaAcademy@ and EMBODI@DSTLAChapter.com. Youth program sessions e.g. Sat Oct 11, 2025 10am-12pm. Cost not stated on page (sorority youth programs typically no-fee).
Free
100 Black Men of Los Angeles - Young Black Scholars & See Your Future Mentoring
View Park-Windsor Hills, Los Angeles · grades 9-12
Since 1986; 21,000+ students served; ~1,000 students from 170+ high schools; '30+ workshops, programs, seminars, and conferences' per school year; annual Academic Kickoff and College Fair at West LA College each September. 1degree listing gives phone 310-497-2176.
Cost not listed
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
Koreatown, Los Angeles · youth (ages not stated on homepage)
Homepage centers on enroll-a-child, volunteer and donate calls to action; program specifics on subpages.
Free
Community Coalition (CoCo) - Youth Organizing (SCYEA)
South LA, Los Angeles · high school
Homepage lists 'Youth Organizing' program; mission 'Advance Racial and Economic Justice in Los Angeles.' Program-level details (ages, schedule) not on homepage.
Free
Kid City Hope Place
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · high school through young adult
Free 'third space' for first-gen, low-income students and students of color; no GPA prerequisite. Programs: College Access, College Success, Splash workforce training, Music Exploration, Mentorship, wellness, nature retreats.
Free
Private School Village
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles · PreK-12
Mission: transform private school experience for Black and Brown families. LA/Pasadena programs: PreK-8 Social Pods, High School Leadership Program, Somos PSV, back-to-school picnics ($12.50), The Village Scholarship. Not a school; relevant to families choosing independent schools.
Cost not listed
Youth Mentoring Connection
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 11-24 (mostly high school)
Ready to Rise grantee page: serves at-risk youth 11-24 'primarily in the high-crime areas of South LA, Compton, Watts and Inglewood.' Programs: core 9-month mentoring, 4-day mountain Initiation Weekends, STOKED CITY surf camp, ECHO monthly gatherings.
Free
The Village Nation
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles · grades 6-12
501(c)(3) est. 2003; programs: TVN Scholars, Blk To College Symposium, Black Brown Love Assembly, Color Purple Seminar, UCLA UniCamp. Official LAUSD BENCH provider (school-contracted, not direct-enroll).
Cost not listed
Homeschool Co-ops in Los Angeles
All homeschool co-ops →African American Homeschoolers of Southern CA
Los Angeles · all ages
Facebook page (URL spelled 'AfriacnAmerican' as published). Activity level unverified.
Free
Black Homeschoolers Alliance of Southern California
Los Angeles · all ages
Private Facebook group (~557 members per brief). Not fetchable by automated tool; description from Google snippet. Primary entry point for LA Black homeschool families; ask admins about park days and co-op activity.
Free
Unschooling While Black (SoCal listing)
Los Angeles · all ages
Facebook group; may be national in scope though listed on the SoCal homeschool resource page. Verify LA membership.
Free
West Valley Homeschoolers of Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles · all ages
Secular group with weekly Wednesday park days in the San Fernando Valley (per CHN listing).
Free
Homeschooling LA
Los Angeles · all ages
General LA homeschool community Facebook group (per CHN listing).
Free
Tutoring in Los Angeles
All tutoring →Dynasty's United Youth Association (DUYA) - LAPL Branch Library Study Halls
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 5-18
Jefferson Branch Mon 3-7pm; Washington Irving Branch Tue 3-7pm; Mark Twain Branch Wed 3-7pm; Hyde Park Branch Thu 3-7pm; Baldwin Hills Branch Sat 10am-1pm.
Free
School on Wheels
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · K-12
Free weekly 1:1 tutoring, school supplies, enrollment help and scholarships for K-12 students experiencing homelessness across six SoCal counties; Skid Row Learning Center.
Free
Franklin Educational Services
Brentwood, Los Angeles · K-college
Brentwood Learning Center; tutors hold BA/BS+; 1:1 homeschooling programs, educational therapy for dyslexia/dyscalculia/autism, summer camp. Price tier inferred from Westside referral model; not posted.
Over $200/mo
My Credentialed Teacher
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · not stated
Referral network of 750+ credentialed classroom teachers; online and in-person. Operated by SF-based 501(c)(3) Higher Level Learning, Inc.; the Crenshaw Blvd suite is its Southern California office. Pricing via booking link.
Cost not listed
Be Extraordinary Education Center
Westwood, Los Angeles · young learners
Small-group center for independent learners; private and group tutoring.
Cost not listed
LA County Library STAR Tutoring
Los Angeles · grades 1-6
Free in-person group tutoring for students below grade level in reading or math; fall/spring/summer sessions; online interest form + waiver; scheduled in order of confirmation. Branch list on page (no Compton/Inglewood/Lynwood branches listed as of fetch).
Free
Dance & Ballet in Los Angeles
All dance & ballet →Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Mid-City, Los Angeles · ages 3-20
501(c)(3). Programs: Early Birds (3-7), Academy (8+), Red Birds (selected), Open Classes (9+), Sons of DADA boys scholarship (8-13), RISE Musical Theater (6-20). Pricing at debbieallendanceacademy.com/pricing. Housed at Rhimes Performing Arts Center.
Cost not listed
Lula Washington Dance Theatre (Dance School)
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · ages 3+
Long-running Black-founded school and professional company (est. 1980). Site lists Fall classes/registration but tuition not published online; call for schedule. Ranked #1 on Yelp African Dance Class near Leimert Park.
Cost not listed
Learning Centers in Los Angeles
All learning centers →Teach to Reach LLC
West Adams, Los Angeles · ages 3+
Hands-on STEAM camps, labs, private/mobile labs and school partnerships; scholarship fund mentioned; open Mon-Wed 8-5:30 (camp hours vary). Homeschool-specific programming not confirmed.
Cost not listed
Alternative Choices in Education (ACE)
Tujunga, Los Angeles · not stated
Second location in South Pasadena per listing. Classes Mon/Wed limited to 12; Fall 2026 starts Sep 14. Site lists Sage Oak, Compass, GVCS, Suncoast, Excel plus ~7 more charter partners by logo.
Cost not listed
Natural History Museum of LA County Homeschool Day
South LA, Los Angeles · all ages
Fall Homeschool Day Wed Oct 28, 2026; free admission and special programming, no advance registration. Spring date (Apr 9 in 2026) typically announced later. La Brea Tar Pits museum closed for renovation; its homeschool days paused.
Free
California Science Center Homeschool Days
South LA, Los Angeles · homeschool students (all grades)
SERP snippet: '2026 Registration Now Open! ... three exciting days uniquely designed for homeschool students' (first date Tue Feb 24, 2026). Page returned 403 to automated fetch; confirm 2026-27 dates and fees on site.
Cost not listed
STEM & Coding Programs in Los Angeles
All stem & coding programs →URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology
South LA, Los Angeles · grades 7-11
Claims 95% of participants attend 4-year universities and 75% major in CS; 1,500+ students/yr. Programs: Youth Development, Coding, Business Development, Design Thinking.
Free
The SoLa Foundation - Tech & Entrepreneurship Center
South LA, Los Angeles · students and young adults (ages not stated)
Formerly SoLa I CAN Foundation (solaican.org redirects). '4,800+ students served since 2022'; '$2.2M+ in scholarships awarded since 2018' incl. Miller Full-Ride Scholarship. Mission: end intergenerational poverty in LA's under-resourced communities.
Cost not listed
Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club - STEM Center of Innovation (BGCMLA)
Watts, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
STEM Center of Innovation 'housed at the Watts Willowbrook Clubhouse,' funded by a Walt Disney Company grant; 3D printer, SMART board, tablets, laptops. BGCMLA site states 'Financial assistance and scholarships are available.'
Cost not listed
Black Girls Code - Los Angeles Summer Camp (LA Chapter)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 10-17 (camp); chapter serves Black girls 12-19
2026 LA camp Jul 27-31 at Baldwin Bethany CDC, SOLD OUT; game-development curriculum. LA chapter Instagram lists Black girls 12-19 with virtual events at 3pm PT. National org HQ Oakland.
Cost not listed
Music Programs in Los Angeles
All music programs →White Hall Arts Academy
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · ages 4+ (free ensemble 9+; camp 9-17)
Private 30/60-min lessons (~$37 per 30 min per community post); Saturday Sessions ages 4+ $70 (9/12-10/31); FREE H.O.P.E. Ensemble ages 9+ Saturdays 2-3:30pm; FREE Music Creators Camp ages 9-17 (July); Soundworks 18-28. NBA Foundation and Lewis Prize grantee.
Under $50/mo
Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · youth (K-12)
Free to all families; 24 performing-arts areas of study; fall/spring/summer sessions; 1,200+ youth/yr; mission serves South Central LA youth.
Free
Harmony Project (South LA / South Bay sites)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 5-18 (varies by site)
Free tuition-free music education for youth from low-income families; 4,100+ students. LA County sites include Compton Sheriff's YAL, Expo Park (Manual Arts HS/EXPO Center, ages 6-18), Leimert Park (ICEF View Park Prep, Audubon MS, Crenshaw HS), Hawthorne (Bud Carson MS, Prairie Vista MS, Hawthorne MS, Ramona ES), Lynwood (Lindbergh ES gr 3-6), Lawndale, Lennox Regional Youth Orchestra, Pasadena Youth Orchestra, Hollywood, Glendale, Paramount, Panorama City.
Free
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA)
Ladera Heights, Los Angeles · ages 10+ (approx. 125 members)
Programs: Orchestra Program, ICYOLA Academy, Drum Corps. Official orchestra of CSU Dominguez Hills. Ages/cost not on homepage.
Cost not listed
Watts-Willowbrook Music Academy / Conservatory
Watts, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
Free afterschool string classes twice a week (1 hr) plus Watts-Willowbrook Youth Orchestra; serves Watts/Compton/South Central. Apply online via site. Ages 6-18 per 2019 press.
Free
Los Angeles Music and Art School (LAMusArt)
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles · K-12
Mon-Thu 2-8pm; Sat 8am-4pm; 700+ students/yr; 'affordable' tuition (specific rates not on homepage).
Under $50/mo
Neighborhood Music School
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles · children and adults
Low-cost one-on-one instruction; scholarships page; monthly Showtime performances and recitals.
Under $50/mo
Watts Towers Arts Center – CAP Piano and Vocal Program (with CalArts)
Watts, Los Angeles · all ages
Free private 30-minute piano and voice lessons year-round (Oct-June for youth) in partnership with CalArts Community Arts Partnership; youth students commit 10 hrs/yr to Garden Studio. Campus reopened July 8 2026 after renovation closure; DCA page blocked automated fetch so confirm street address/phone on site.
Free
Visual Arts Programs in Los Angeles
All visual arts programs →Artsy Kids Studio (Artsy Kidss)
West Adams, Los Angeles · children and teens
Mission: art access for children in under-resourced communities. Free workshops plus paid studio/afterschool programs; address from Google listing. Pricing not posted.
Cost not listed
KAOS Network
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · teens and adults (intergenerational)
Historic media-arts lab (home of Project Blowed, SankofaCity). Current youth workshop schedule not posted online; contact via site.
Cost not listed
Sole Folks Art Lab (Sole Folks CDC)
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · ages 5-12 kids class; 16-25 entrepreneurship
'Leimert Park Art Studio Free For The Community'; 2025 flyer listed Saturday-morning kids class ages 5-12 at $180 for 6 weeks; free workshops, poetry/music events. Home of Leimert Park Night Market pop-ups. CDC office: 4317 Degnan Blvd 90008.
Under $50/mo
A Toast 2 Artistry – Kidz Art Class
Westchester, Los Angeles · children
Paint-and-sip studio funding a kids art class via '$1 per month' donations; class schedule/ages not posted. Adult Chicago steppin' class Wednesdays 7pm.
Free
Ryman Arts (Otis College campus)
Westchester, Los Angeles · teens (high school)
Free advanced studio art education with supplies and college/career guidance; 500+ students/yr across four campuses (Otis, CSUF, CSUSB). Application-based; apply page returned 404 during fetch.
Free
Inner-City Arts (Visual, Media & Performing Arts Institutes)
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · grades 6-12 (Institutes); K-8 school-day
Founded 1989; Saturday Institutes for grades 6-12 (fall session Sept 19-Dec 12); cost not stated on site (historically tuition-free; verify).
Cost not listed
Theater & Film Programs in Los Angeles
All theater & film programs →The Robey Theatre Company (training workshops / youth outreach)
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · high school and young adult
Primarily adult/young-adult 'affordable 10-week' training (Advanced Scene Study, Playwright's Lab); youth pieces: Exploring The Arts for high school students and year-round/summer theatre-career internships (CA Arts Council grantee page). Wikipedia notes drama workshops for at-risk middle/high schoolers.
Under $50/mo
Brotherhood Crusade / African American Unity Center – Youth Arts (Ethnic Theater)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 10-24
No fees; South Central LA residents; call or walk in. Spanish available.
Free
Amazing Grace Conservatory
West Adams, Los Angeles · ages 5-18
Fall Conservatory performance Sept 19 2026. Disciplines: acting, voice, dance, media arts, spoken word. Tuition not posted; contact page lists address/phone.
Cost not listed
Ghetto Film School – Los Angeles Fellows Program
Los Angeles · high school (org serves ages 14-34)
Completely free; ~1,000 hours of college-level training over 30 months per Snap Foundation; application deadline April 25 annually. LA address not on site.
Free
Swim Programs in Los Angeles
All swim programs →A New Wave Aquatics (mobile swim lessons)
Los Angeles · all ages
Phone from Yelp listing snippet. Pricing not published.
Cost not listed
Tankproof (Los Angeles free swim lessons)
Los Angeles · children
Instagram bio lists L.A. among cities served with zero-cost lessons; NBC LA covered local lessons. Check events page for current LA dates.
Free
Swim Up Hill Foundation
Los Angeles · elementary and up
SoCal Swim Project: free water-safety education for 100+ Southern California elementary schools; 10,000+ students since 2020; free 'Bowl Method' dry-land breathing intro and SwimSuite online lessons. Contact details not on homepage.
Free
SwimLA / LA City Recreation & Parks Learn-to-Swim
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 4+
SwimLA is a City of LA initiative to make affordable swim lessons available to kids; adaptive lessons for ages 4+. Pages block automated fetch (403); fee schedule and pool list (e.g., Algin Sutton, Van Ness, Jackie Tatum/Harvard, Green Meadows, Jim Gilliam, Rancho Cienega pools in South LA) should be confirmed on site.
Under $50/mo
Microschools in Los Angeles
All microschools →The Regal Academy
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 18 months-6 years
New (2026) Montessori micro-school; founders have 15+ years combined Montessori experience (AMI/AMS/NAMC). Instagram search snippet also shows 4045 190th St Torrance; confirm whether second site or relocation. Tuition not posted; open-house RSVP.; black_led basis is secondary (GBP self-label / social posts) - confirm with owner
Cost not listed
Alcove Learning
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles · ages 10-20
Self-directed learning center 'a place to come instead of school'; Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9-3; weekly field trips. Schoolhouse post cites pay-what-you-can $0-$1,600/mo.
Sliding scale
Angeles Workshop School
West LA, Los Angeles · grades 6-12
Since 2014; tuition posted as $5,000-$30,000/yr sliding; 9:00-2:45; bi-weekly field trips, no mandatory homework; in-person and remote/homeschool diploma programs.
Sliding scale
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Venice, Los Angeles · K-12
Private school per CDE; 8:00-3:15 Sep-Jul; ~14 students per Niche. Tuition not posted.
Over $200/mo
Eden Creative Arts Micro-School
Jefferson Park, Los Angeles · K-5
Home school pod with 1:8 ratio, year-round programming and summer camps; faith-rooted, holistic, creativity-focused. Located in historically Black Jefferson Park; tuition not posted.
Cost not listed
Hybrid Schools in Los Angeles
All hybrid schools →Martial Arts in Los Angeles
All martial arts →African-Centered Programs in Los Angeles
All african-centered programs →Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · ages 3-13
Saturday school stressing African American history and culture, social responsibility, respect for human diversity, community service; life skills, art and performance art. 1degree listing: free, ages 3-13, eligibility Black/African American children. Official site returned 401 to automated fetch; confirm current schedule by phone.
Free
Black Women for Wellness - Sisters in Control Rites of Passage
South LA, Los Angeles · Black high school girls ages 14-19
8-12 week cohorts (spring/fall meet Tue/Thu/Sat) plus 6-week summer session for Black high school girls in South LA. Program coordinator email listed on page.
Free
Jack and Jill of America - South Los Angeles Chapter
South LA, Los Angeles · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Membership by invitation; chapter active 65+ years. Programs: leadership development, cultural exposure, community service, legislative advocacy, philanthropy. Membership dues apply (amount not listed).
Cost not listed
Jack and Jill of America - Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Chapter page returned 403 to fetcher; details from search listing and Instagram. A separate West Los Angeles Chapter also exists (jackandjillinc.org/chapter/westlosangeles/). Membership by invitation with dues.
Cost not listed
Pan African Film Festival - StudentFest
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · K-12 school groups
Brings Southern California school groups to 'curated screenings, interactive discussions, and exposure to filmmakers and artists' during the February festival; educators email PAFF to coordinate. Also runs a Children's Festival and ArtFest.
Cost not listed
Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy in Los Angeles
All entrepreneurship & financial literacy →Junior Achievement of Southern California
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles · K-12 and ages 5-25
22 learning experiences across elementary, middle, high school and beyond; delivered mostly through partner schools. Schools/families contact JA to arrange programs.
Free
LA County Youth Entrepreneurship Academy (Dept. of Economic Opportunity)
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles · ages 14-26 (LA County residents)
'A 6-week training cohort' for youth in high school and community college; cohorts currently closed with waitlist form. Locations vary by cohort.
Free
Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce - Mentoring & Entrepreneurs In Training Jr. Program (MEP)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 8-16
Free for LASCC member dependents; '$100 will apply to Non Members for up to 2 dependents.' Mentoring, workshops/webinars, field trips, expos. Address not on page.
Under $50/mo
Los Angeles Urban League - Youth Entrepreneurship (Biz Camp & Institute) and Project Ready
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · ages 13-18
'Two programs aimed at helping students ages 13-17 start and grow their business.' Also hosts county-wide Black HS Graduation celebration and Project Ready college/career program. Address not on fetched pages.
Cost not listed
Online Programs in Los Angeles
All online programs →Step Up Tutoring
Los Angeles · grades 2-6
Free 1:1 online tutoring + mentorship twice weekly for students from underserved communities; LAUSD partnership; families enroll at stepuptutoring.org/families.
Free
100 Classes for Black Kids
Los Angeles · not stated
Hosted by HomeSchool Association of California (HSC). All classes free on Zoom; goal is to increase access so Black children can explore more subjects. Team leader Kimberly Gordon.
Free
UPchieve
Los Angeles · high school (grades 8-12)
National platform, included because open to any eligible low-income LA student: free 24/7 on-demand 1:1 coaching in 15+ subjects incl. math through calculus, sciences, SAT/ACT, college essays. Sign up at app.upchieve.org.
Free
LAPL HomeworkCA / Tutor.com
Los Angeles · K-12 (adult via Tutor.com 11am-11pm)
Free live online tutoring for K-12 through HomeworkCA (24/7) and Tutor.com for adults/college (daily 11am-11pm, English/Spanish) with an LAPL card.
Free
Independent & Private Schools in Los Angeles
All independent & private schools →Crete Academy
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · PreK-1
Mission: serve homeless and impoverished students PreK-1st grade meeting physical/mental/emotional needs. Fetched About page frames it as a school on Crenshaw; verify current grade span and charter vs private status directly. Included as Crenshaw-corridor lead, not a Black-led claim.
Free
Excellence Academy of African American Studies (Excellence Academy West)
Westchester, Los Angeles · K-12 (enrolling grades 4-11 per post)
Facebook page (only web presence found; excellenceacademywest.com did not resolve) advertises private K-12, 8:1 ratio, income-based tuition, West LA campus 'now enrolling'. Verify accreditation/affidavit status and current operation before publishing.
Sliding scale
Marcus Garvey School
Hyde Park, Los Angeles · K-8
CDE directory lists status Active, private elementary, K-8, open since 1980, last updated 2026-08-18. Historic Black independent school in Crenshaw district. Website offline; confirm enrollment status by phone before listing publicly. Facebook page exists (not fetchable).
Cost not listed
Literacy & Reading Programs in Los Angeles
All literacy & reading programs →826LA (Echo Park)
Echo Park, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
Free afterschool tutoring Mon-Thu, writing workshops, college/career access, field trips; volunteer-driven, 20 years.
Free
Reading Partners Los Angeles
Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles · elementary (K-5)
School-based only (12 reading centers incl. Dolores Huerta, 99th Street, Twentieth Street in South LA/Watts; five Pasadena schools). Families access through partner school, not direct enrollment. 2025-26: 672 students, 86% met literacy growth goal.
Free
826LA (Mar Vista)
Mar Vista, Los Angeles · ages 6-18
Second 826LA site; same free programming.
Free
Faith-Based Programs in Los Angeles
All faith-based programs →First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) - Children's Church & Youth Ministries
West Adams, Los Angeles · children and youth (all ages)
'Children's Church on the Plaza' at 9:00am Sunday; Sunday School 7:45am; 'ministries for every age, stage, and season of life.' Tutoring/STEM details not on homepage; famechurch.org redirects to famechurchla.org.
Free
Crenshaw Christian Center - IGNITE-Lit Youth Ministry
South LA, Los Angeles · grades 7-12
'IGNITE-Lit (YAC 204-206; 7th-12th grade)' Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm. Church also operates Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools (priceschools.org). Address not on fetched page.
Free
African Dance & Drum in Los Angeles
All african dance & drum →DAANSEKOU Cultural Arts Collective – West African Dance Study Session
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · all ages (community class)
Weekly Sunday 2:30pm West African Dance Study Session at 3333 W 43rd Pl (Leimert Park); donation-based ($20+ suggested); described as the largest West African dance fundamentals class in SoCal and the only donation-based traditional West African class in LA. Also evening classes at PiYoDa Flow, 2803 Crenshaw Blvd ($20). Phone from VoyageLA interview.
Under $50/mo
African Soul International (ASI Cultural Arts Center)
Leimert Park, Los Angeles · youth and adult
8-class pass $12/class. Runs 'Black Dance Academy' fall program and Summer Camp 2026. States it is a Preferred Vendor for LAUSD and reached 200,000+ youth over 30 years. Street address not published; Yelp lists it near Leimert Park.
Under $50/mo