Who We Are
We are a comprehensive after-school program serving kids with the greatest needs and fewest resources. Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is the premier K-12 program for schools throughout Los Angeles County and the Lucerne Valley. We partner with numerous national and local organizations to provide high-quality free programs to the students we serve.
Our Mission
The mission of ASAS-LA is to educate, enlighten and inspire youth to succeed in school and in life.
Our Vision
All-Stars will be empowered to reach their full potential.
ABOUT US
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a premiere school-based expanded learning program provider, serving students with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout Los Angeles County and Lucerne Valley. ASAS-LA operates in 73 (K-12) public and charter school locations as an independent 501(c3), offering its programs to more than 25,000 students per year. Participating schools include 32 middle schools, 20 high schools,16 elementary schools and 2 K-12 Schools. We are also part of a National After-School All-Stars network, which currently operates in 19 cities across the nation, serving over 80,000 youth every year, and partner with numerous national and local organizations to provide high-quality free comprehensive programs to the students we serve.
About Us / Programs
We are a comprehensive after-school program serving kids with the greatest needs and fewest resources. Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is the premier K-12 program for schools throughout Los Angeles County and the Lucerne Valley. We partner with numerous national and local organizations to provide high-quality free programs to the students we serve.
Need For Afterschool
Statistics for California K-12 Youth
HELP US INVEST IN BRIGHT FUTURES
ASAS-LA School Site
Statistics
73
K-12 Schools
25,000
Students Annually
6,500
Students Daily
87%
Qualify For Free And Reduced-Cost Meals
98%
Youth Of Color
93%
of each $1 raised goes to our student–centered programming
Our Four Pillars
ASAS-LA takes a holistic approach to extended-day learning and structures our programs around Four Pillars
Academics & Homework Support
Provides students with assistance in their academic work from homework to class projects, particularly in core subjects such as math and English, and supplements the overall curriculum of their regular school day through enhanced complimentary learning.
Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Focuses on a diverse array of structured activities relating to physical and nutritional health that teach students the importance of having well balanced diets, daily exercise and play, healthy living, leadership, and community service.
Visual & Performing Arts
Provides students with unique and experiential opportunities to explore multiple aspects of the arts, to develop and enhance their visual and performance talents through activities like dance and painting, and to build their social, creative, and emotional skills.
Youth Leadership & Community Service Learning
Educates students on the practical definition of leadership, its roles and applications, and the process of identifying and electing leaders for the betterment of schools and communities, and meeting real needs of their peers, families and neighborhoods.
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One Person Can Make A Huge Difference!
We help students identify their individual passions early on in their academic careers and fuel their interests with enriching and complementary after-school programs. By giving kids a safe and healthy environment to explore and play, we increase their likelihood to graduate high school, go on to college, find fulfilling careers, and give back to their communities.
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Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restful holiday!
#ThankfulForOurAllStars #SeasonOfGratitude #AllStarsLA
✨ Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is December 2nd!
We’re entering this season of gratitude feeling extra thankful for our All-Stars community — the students, families, staff, and supporters who make our mission shine. 💙
🎨✨ ART Club at Extera Breed St. was all about oil pastels today. Our students showed incredible creativity! From bold colors to thoughtful details, they let their imaginations lead the way.
We love seeing our All-Stars express themselves through art! 💫🖍️
#AfterSchoolAllStarsLA #ExteraBreedSt #ARTClub #StudentCreativity
⏰ Two weeks until Giving Tuesday!
We’re gearing up to shine a light on the power of after-school programs and you can help us keep opportunities bright for thousands of LA youth.
Let’s keep the lights on together. 💛
#GivingTuesday #LightsOn #AfterSchoolAllStarsLA #SupportOurStudents #GiveBackLA
We’re keeping the momentum bright as we celebrate the programs, mentors, and opportunities that light the way for our students every day. 💡💛
This Giving Tuesday, join us in empowering LA youth with safe, supportive, and inspiring after-school spaces. Your support helps keep the lights on, and the possibilities endless. 🌟
#LightsOnAfterschool #GivingTuesday #AfterSchoolAllStarsLA #LightUpLA #SupportLAYouth
At After-School All-Stars, kindness is at the heart of everything we do, and our All-Stars continue to remind us that compassion, respect, and empathy make our communities stronger. 💫
Let’s keep spreading kindness today and every day! 💛
#WorldKindnessDay #AfterSchoolAllStarsLA #KindnessMatters #SpreadLove #AllStarValues
💡 #LightsOnAfterschool means shining a spotlight on our All-Stars — like Zay and Izzy from Mulholland Middle School! ✨
When we asked why they love After-School All-Stars, Izzy didn’t hesitate:
🧠 “It keeps you from getting brain rot”
From laughter to learning, our All-Stars remind us why after-school programs matter. 🙌
#AfterSchoolAllStars #ASASLA #LightsOn #StudentVoices #AllStarEnergy #AfterschoolPrograms
Our Valor Middle School students spent their fall break getting creative and having fun at Sloomoo Institute! 🍂✨
From hands-on slime making to exploring colorful, sensory-filled exhibits, students had an unforgettable experience learning, laughing, and connecting with one another. 💫
#AfterSchoolAllStarsLA #FallBreakFun #ValorAcademy #SloomooInstitute #HandsOnLearning #StudentAdventures #asasla
