After School Programs

GALS provides a variety of after school programming, both directly with our own teaching staff as well as with some incredible partner organizations. Our umbrella after school organization is After-School All-Stars, a comprehensive after-school program providing high-quality free programs to students. After-School All-Stars is free for all GALS students, and is available every school day until 6:30pm (3 hours after dismissal). Students are provided with a snack, homework help, and a variety of activities to choose from, including team sports, cooking classes, and more.

GALS hosts a variety of additional after-school programming, listed below. Each year, based on student requests, staff requests, and new partnerships, our program offerings continue to grow and expand.

After-school all-stars

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) serves tens of thousands of students across the United States. ASAS’ mission is to provide comprehensive after-school care and programming that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Combining academics, enrichment, and health and fitness programming, students learn service leadership, confidence and motivation, critical thinking and collaboration, and healthy cooking, eating, and exercise routines. Our ASAS Program Coordinator, Ms. Kayla Barrera, works on-campus and collaborates directly with GALS leadership on programming and services.

ASAS Program Coordinator: Kayla Barrera • (213) 505-7663 • asas@galsla.org

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DIY girls

DIY Girls has been providing STEAM programming to girls in Los Angeles since 2012. DIY (“Do-It-Yourself”) Girls’ mission is to increase girls’ interest and success in technology, engineering and making through innovative educational experiences and mentor relationships. We're a supportive community for girls driven by an interest in creating and building with technology.

DIY Girls uses a three-pronged program approach that integrates engagement, capacity building, and continuity to ensure girls’ success. We offer after-school and summer programs that provide hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) experiences for girls. Girls learn technical skills and apply them by creating their own creative projects and inventions.

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