Organization: LOS ALAMITOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Mission: PARTNER WITH THE LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISCTRICT (THE "DISTRICT") TO PROVIDE INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT MEASURABLY IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOLS.
Activities: AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING ARTS PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-12, SPANISH AND MADARIN LANGUAGE, AND SAT PREPARATION. STUDENTS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE FOR THE "FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH" PROGRAM WITH THE DISTRICT WERE AUTOMATICALL AWARDED A REDUCTION IN FEES.
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS AND SUMMER CAMPS IN THE ARTS. LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHES AND DIRECTORS TEAM UP WITH LAEF TO PROVIDE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN FROM GRADES K-12. CAMPS VARY IN LENGTH FROM ONE WEEK TO SEVEN WEEKS AND TAKE PLACE ON DISCTRICT CAMPUSES. SPORTS CAMPS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, LACROSSE, VOLLEYBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, AND WRESTLING. CAMPS IN THE ARTS INCLUDE SHOW CHOIR AND BAND.
DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. LAEF believes in audacious goals and its current programs are just the beginning. As LAEF grows, the success of students and the greater community will grow. LAEF is always looking to offer more specialized classes to stay ahead of the curve on enriching minds and inspiring success. LAEF is continuing to raise funds for the District to use as needs are constantly evolving; whether it continues to be Targeting Teachers, or a new program foreseen by District administration, staff or parents.
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports