After-School All-Stars

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles
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Founded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2002, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of middle and high school students each day. Activities are centered around health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles, Montebello, and Mountain View Unified School Districts, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs to middle and high school youth that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours. The organization serves 10,000 students at 20 schools located in at-risk areas throughout LA County, which include: 16 middle schools, three collaborative partnership middle schools, and one high school.

ASAS-LA is part of the national After-School All-Stars, which provides after school programs in 13 cities, serving over 70,000 students.