Our programs and classes
Classes in computer literacy is only one of many services we offer to children and youth.
The Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program site (LHTP) currently has 12 classes, K-9th, Monday through Wednesday, from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, serving 130 children and youth, and our youth groups meet on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. During Summer session, classes are Monday - Thursday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, and our youth groups meet on Fridays from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Children can come as early as 3:00 PM to begin homework in the computer lab, and work on programs on our Macintosh computers. Classes are by fixed enrollment, with most classes consisting of 8 students with 2 tutors. The class time is from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Chinatown Tutorial Program (CTP) is located in the middle of Chinatown. Classes began in 1997 and there are 3 classes serving 25 children, K-6th.
The Boyle Heights Tutorial Program (BHTP) is located in Boyle Heights, at the HYC facilities. This site began in 2008 and there are now 3 classes serving 25 children, K-8th.
Family Source Center (FSC) Sites: We expanded to 3 newer tutoring sites under made possible through funds from the City of Los Angeles, Family Source Center sub contract grants. FSC sites began after April 1, 2010. The FSC locations are the following:
The Boyle Heights Tutoring Program- ECDA site (BHTP/ECDA) is located in Boyle Heights at the El Centro De Ayuda Facilities. This site serves 100 children and youth yearly.
The Boyle Heights Tutoring Program Plaza De La Raza site (BHTP/PDLR) is located at the edge of Lincoln Heights & Boyle Heights is located at the Plaza De La Raza Music & Arts facilities. This site serves 100 children and youth yearly. The El Sereno Tutoring Program (ESTP) is located in El Sereno at the Barrio Action Youth & Family Center. This site serves 160 children and youth yearly.
The El Sereno Tutoring Program (ESTP) is located in El Sereno at the Barrio Action Youth & Family Center. This site serves 160 children and youth yearly.
All our tutorial sites provide a place where children can be mentored, receive homework help, advance in reading and math, engage in arts and crafts, learn on computers through educational software, and explore various places in Los Angeles through field trips. There are various positive merit opportunities for the children. Tutors from local colleges, local high school youth that are in our youth groups, and recent college graduates, help staff the tutorial programs.