About LA's BEST Friends
LA's BEST Friends: Empowering Children to Explore and Discover Opportunities
LA's BEST Friends is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles community for over 30 years. The organization was founded in 1988 with the aim of providing after-school programs for children in low-income neighborhoods. Since then, LA's BEST has grown to become one of the largest after-school programs in the country, serving over 25,000 students annually.
At LA's BEST Friends, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education and enrichment opportunities. Our mission is to engage children creatively, emotionally, intellectually and physically, empowering them to explore and discover the opportunities in their lives. We inspire and prepare children to create lives full of choices.
Our after-school programs are designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn new skills, make friends and have fun. We offer a wide range of activities including sports, arts & crafts, music lessons, dance classes and academic support. Our programs are led by trained professionals who are passionate about working with children.
One of our core values at LA's BEST Friends is inclusivity. We believe that every child should feel welcome regardless of their background or abilities. That's why we work closely with schools and families to ensure that our programs meet the needs of all students.
In addition to our after-school programs, we also offer summer camps for children who want to continue learning during their break from school. Our summer camps provide an opportunity for kids to explore new interests while having fun with friends.
At LA's BEST Friends we understand how important it is for parents/guardians/caregivers/teachers/schools/community members etc.,to have peace-of-mind knowing their child(ren) are safe while they're away from home or school; therefore safety is always our top priority at all times!
We also recognize that education doesn't stop when school ends; therefore we work hard on developing partnerships with local businesses/organizations/institutions etc., so as provide additional resources/supports/services (e.g tutoring services) which will help enhance student learning outcomes even further!
Overall at LA’s Best Friends we strive towards creating an environment where every child feels valued; where they can grow academically/socially/emotionally/physically/spiritually/etc.; where they can develop lifelong friendships; where they can be inspired by positive role models; where they can discover new passions/talents/strengths/etc.; where they can build self-confidence/self-esteem/self-worth/etc.; ultimately leading them towards becoming successful adults!
In conclusion if you're looking for an organization that provides high-quality after-school programming/camps which focuses on empowering your child(ren) through creativity/emotional intelligence/intellectual stimulation/physical activity then look no further than LA’s Best Friends!