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Description of Program and Relief

Alternative Learning Centers at City Parks

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks offers the Safer at Parks Alternative Learning Centers program. The program provides structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary and middle school students at sixty recreation centers across the City. The centers will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., with some locations closing at 6 p.m. The centers include supervised learning spaces, free internet access, and recreational activities.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks

Dates Available

August 31, 2020 to December 11, 2020, with some locations available until December 18, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

All children must be pre-registered. No walk-ups are accepted due to physical distancing and stable group requirements. Each center is limited to twenty-four participants, divided into two stable groups of twelve students. Due to the demand, children with unexcused absences will be removed from the program and replaced with one from the waitlist.

Parents/guardians must show I.D. at the drop off area. Please allow time to sign-in and for the child's COVID-19 symptom screening, including a temperature check. All participants must bring and wear face coverings at all times. Only authorized adults who are designated during registration will be allowed to pick up the child.

Participants are to bring their own Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or tablet, with headphones, for them to log-on to their respective virtual classrooms for virtual learning. No classroom instruction will be given by park staff, only supervision and monitoring of participants.

The cost of this program varies by location, with some sites being free. Participants at the paid sites must bring their own lunch.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Ongoing

Contact for More Information

Contact the Department of Recreation and Parks at (213) 202-2700 or RAP.PublicInfo@lacity.org for information.

List of Additional Information

Safer at Parks Alternative Learning Centers website


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