After-School Enrichment
LAYC offers a variety of activities for students after school at LAYC sites and at partner schools.
Youth Engagement Program (MD)
This program serves the Riverdale community by organizing recreational activities, professional development workshops, arts and crafts, guest speaker presentations, field trips, and community events for students at partner schools. YEP offers its activities in rotating themes every three months, including teen exploration, health and fitness, and environmental conservation.
LOCATION
Riverdale, MD: William Wirt Middle School
Riverdale, MD.
CONTACT
Alyson Moore
alyson@layc-dc.org
(301) 779-2851
The Club (DC)
This program engages youth who are involved in or are at risk of becoming involved in gangs, violence, or delinquency. The program aims to address the culture and institutions of violence prevalent in many communities.
We believe youth have the power and wisdom to transform their own behavior. The Club provides youth and the community with effective alternatives to school disciplinary and juvenile justice responses that promote true accountability, personal growth, and constructive reintegration into the community. We emphasize social-emotional learning, personal expression, wrap-around social service referrals, as well as meaningful involvement and relationships within their community.
Youth may receive community service or internship hours.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be between 14-19 years old
Live in DC Wards 1 or 4
Must submit an application form
TO APPLY
Youth of all backgrounds who are interested in joining the Club may obtain an application in the DC Teen Center from Claudia Diaz, at 1419 Columbia Road, NW, in Columbia Heights. The Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4–6 p.m.
LOCATION
Washington, DC: Kaplan Building,
1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
CONTACT
Marie Moll Amego,
Program Manager
marie@layc-dc.org
(202) 319-2280
Youth Empowered Towards Success Gang Prevention Program/Next Generation Scholars (MD)
The Youth Empowered Towards Success (YETS) / Next Generation Scholars Program provides the Phoenix Gang Prevention and Intervention model to students attending Northwestern High School and High Point High School in Prince George’s County, MD. The program addresses the risk factors of gang involvement and prevention through a series of workshops, recreational opportunities, and community involvement for the youth.
Many of the workshops highlight college preparation, job readiness training, and health and fitness. In addition, the program utilizes the Phoenix Curriculum to provide workshops on a variety of topics: problem-solving, risk factors and avoidance skills, prevention factors, peer pressure, gang issues, and bullying.
YETS participants attend community events, recreational field trips, and obtain the required community service hours to graduate. The YETS program also offers a summer program where students attend four days out of the week and take part in life skills workshops, art projects, and leadership activities.
This program is supported by Prince George’s County Department of Family Services and Capital One.
LOCATION
Riverdale, MD: Northwestern High School and High Point High School.
CONTACT
Antonio Ostolaza
Next Generation Program Manager
luisantonio@layc-dc.org
(301) 779-2851 x321
AmeriCorps Academic Mentors
Students in our partner school programs benefit from the support of LAYC’s AmeriCorps members who serve their communities by working as Teacher Assistants in elementary, middle, and high schools. AmeriCorps members provide students with in-school support such as help with homework, life skills workshops, and enrichment activities. Members also host numerous events to foster relationships among LAYC staff, youth, and parents including parent orientations, field trips, and special school events.
LOCATION
Washington, DC: Powell Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, Takoma Education Campus, Roosevelt High School, Wilson High School, McFarland Middle School, and Community Schools Program
Rivderdale, MD: Buck Lodge and William Wirt Middle Schools.
CONTACT
Washington, DC: Efrain Ramirez
AmeriCorps Coordinator
efrain@layc-dc.org
(202) 643-9729
Riverdale, MD: Jackie Orellana
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
jackieo@layc-dc.org
(301) 779-2851 x331