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Recreational Directory and Summer Camps

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE

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The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week; time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises.

The Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Summer Day Camps 3 1. Department of Valley Region 3 2. Community Colleges Extension Programs 5 3. Unified School District 5 4. Y.M.C.A. 6 5. Community Organizations 7 6. Boys and Girls Club 7 II. Overnight Summer Camps 8 III. Arts Programs 8 IV. Teen Programs 9 V. Employment Websites for Teens 10

The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by the Community Resource Services Department of the Child and Family Guidance Center.

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I. SUMMER DAY CAMPS

1. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION www.laparks.org The Department of Parks and Recreation offers many Summer Day Camps in the San Fernando Valley. Most have a structured program that will include sports, arts and crafts, music, dancing, drama and weekly field trips. Some include lunch and extended day care. The activities are designed for children ages 5-16. Many parks are flexible about part time versus full time programs. The cost will vary from park to park depending on the location, and some of them are free of cost. If you cannot afford the fee, please inquire about camp scholarships. The following is a list of camp programs in the Valley. Please contact the parks for further information.

ANDRES AND MARIA CARDENAS BALBOA SPORTS COMPLEX BRANFORD RECREACION CENTER RECREATION CENTER 17015 Burbank Boulevard 13306 Branford Street 14740 Blythe Street Encino, CA 91316 Arleta, CA 91331 Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 756-9642 (818) 893-4923 (818) 781-3952 CHATSWORTH RECREATION DAVE POTELL MEMORIAL SPORTS DAVID GONZALEZ RECREATION CENTER FACILITY CENTER (A.K.A. PACOIMA 22360 Devonshire Street 11455 Magnolia Boulevard RECREATION CENTER) Chatsworth, CA 91311 North , CA 91601 10943 Herrick Avenue (818) 756-8060 (818) 763-5126 Pacoima, CA 91331 Closed until further notice. (818) 899-1950 DELANO RECREATION CENTER DEVONSHIRE HOUSE FERNANGELES RECREATION 15100 Erwin Street 18850 Devonshire Street CENTER Van Nuys, CA 91411 Northridge, CA 91324 8851 Laurel Canyon Boulevard (818) 756-8529 (818) 349-7341 Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-4171 Pool on site. GRANADA HILLS RECREATION HANSEN DAM RECREATION AREA HJELTE SPORTS CENTER CENTER (A.K.A. PETIT PARK) 11770 Foothill Boulevard 16200 Burbank Boulevard 16730 Chatsworth Boulevard Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 Encino, CA 91436 Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 896-6215 (818) 765-0284 (818) 363-3556 Pool on site. Pool on site. HUBERT HUMPHREY RECREATION ENCINO COMMUNITY CENTER LAKEVIEW TERRACE RECREATION CENTER 4935 Balboa Boulevard CENTER 12560 Filmore Street Encino, CA 91316 11075 Foothill Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 995-1690 Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 (818) 896-6510 (818) 899-8087 Pool on site. LANARK RECREATIONAL CENTER MASON RECREATION CENTER NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY PARK 21816 Lanark Street 10500 Mason Street 8756 Parthenia Place Canoga Park, CA 91304 Chatsworth, CA 91311 North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 883-1503 (818) 998-6377 (818) 895-9863 Pool on site. NORTH HOLLYWOOD RECREATION NORTHRIDGE RECREATION CENTER NORTH WEDDINGTON RECREATION CENTER 18300 Lemarsh Street CENTER 11430 Chandler Boulevard Northridge, CA 91324 10844 Acama Drive North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 349-7341 North Hollywood, CA 91602 (818) 763-7651 Pool on site. (818) 506-1467 Pool on site.

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PANORAMA RECREATION CENTER RESEDA RECREATION CENTER RITCHIE VALENS RECREATION 8600 Hazeltine Avenue 18411 Victory Boulevard CENTER Panorama City, CA 91402 Reseda, CA 91335 10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard (818) 893-3401 (818) 881-3882 Pacoima, CA 91331 Pool on site. (818) 834-5172 Pool on site. ROGER JESSUP RECREATION SEPULVEDA RECREATION CENTER RECREATION CENTER 8801 Kester Avenue CENTER 12467 Osborne Street Panorama City, CA 91402 22633 Vanowen Street Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 893-3700 West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 896-6215 (818) 883-3637 STUDIO CITY RECREATION CENTER SYLMAR PARK SAN FERNANDO RECREATION (A.K.A. BEEMAN PARK) 13109 Borden Avenue CENTER 12621 Rye Street Sylmar, CA 91342 208 Park Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 367-5656 San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 769-4415 (818) 898-1290 SUN VALLEY RECREATION CENTER SUNLAND RECREATION CENTER STONEHURST RECREATION CENTER 8133 Vineland Avenue 8651 Foothill Boulevard 9901 Dronfield Avenue Sun Valley, CA 91352 Sunland, CA 91040 Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-6151 (818) 352-5282 (818) 767-0314 Pool on site. TARZANA PARK VALLEY PLAZA RECREATION VAN NUYS RECREATION CENTER 5655 Vanalden Street CENTER 14301 Vanowen Street Tarzana, CA 91356 12240 Archwood Street Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 343-5946 North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 756-8131 (818) 765-5885 VAN NUYS – SHERMAN OAKS VICTORY – VINELAND RECREATION WEST HILLS SPORTS CENTER RECREATION CENTER CENTER (ADAM BISCHOFF SOCCER FIELDS) 14201 Huston Street 11117 Victory Boulevard 6900 Valley Circle Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 North Hollywood, CA 91606 West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 783-5122 (818) 985-9516 (818) 765-0284 Pool on site WINNETKA RECREATION CENTER WOODLAND HILLS RECREATION 8401 Winnetka Avenue CENTER Winnetka, CA 91306 (A.K.A. SHOUP PARK) (818) 756-7876 5858 Shoup Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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2. COMMUNITY COLLEGES EXTENSION PROGRAMS

LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE 13356 Eldridge Avenue 21506 Sylmar, CA 91340 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 833-3417 (818) 907-8259 www.lamission.edu/extension http://extension.piercecollege.edu Due to reorganization of the program, enrichment classes for Day Camp for children grades K-5 and Teen Travel Program children will no be provided this coming summer. for children entering grades 6-9. Fee: $415 per 2-week session. Lunch and extended day care included. They also offer many different summer programs such as ocean surfing camp, science camp, tennis camp, basketball, baseball, golf, swimming and general sports camp. In addition, they offer enrichment classes for children and teens such as art, music, acting, dance, study skills, math, reading, French, Spanish, and more. For more information please call and ask about individual programs.

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LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE 5800 Fulton Avenue 18330 Halstead Street Valley Glen, CA 91401 Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 947-2577 ext. 4172 (818) 677-1200 http://www.lavc.edu/monarchdaycamp Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students, Monarch Day Camp for children ages 5-12 years old. Camp (818) 677-4886. SAPESS is a summer program for elementary runs from June 10 to August 9, 2013. Sports, arts and crafts, field age students (K-5) that offers academic, social and emotional trips, and swimming lessons take place over the week. They also enrichment for each student. The program runs from June 17 to offer a variety of sport camps that specialize in soccer, judo, July 26, 2013. Classes are held from 8:00am to 12:30pm. cheer, gymnastics, springboard diving, basketball, and tennis. Program fee: $695. Scholarships are available. To enroll please Some special interest camps focus on theater arts, dance, and visit www.csun.edu/education/sapess. fishing. Most Monarch camps fees are $215 per week. In The Summer Academic Enrichment Program for Secondary addition, they offer enrichment classes for children, such as Students, (818) 677-6300, is offered to students from grades 6th reading, math, video games, Spanish, writing and engineering. to 12th. Classes run from June 24 to July 26, 2013. Fee: $600 for Fees vary by class. 5-week session. Scholarships are available. Registration online at www.saep.net. Sunny Days Summer Camp, (818) 677-3617, is a traditional day camp with activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. It is for children entering grades K-7th. Monday to Friday. Camp hours are from 7:30am-6:00pm. Fee: $215 per week. Enroll in February as the summer approaches they have waiting list. http://usu.csun.edu/sunnydays/ Northridge Tennis and Swim Camp (818) 677-2058 is for children ages 6-17. Camp runs for 5 weeks during June 24 to July 26, 2013. Fee: $100-225 per week. www.northridgetennis.com

3. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Beyond the Bell Youth Development Program Unit (818) 587-4370 They provide a free unstructured summer program on most elementary schools and some middle schools campuses from 8:00am- 12:00pm or 12:00pm-6:00pm. Please call your child’s school for enrollment information. This program is free of charge.

Creative Kids (818) 996-2668 This summer school program will be offered at the following elementary school locations in the Valley. They offer indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, and snacks. Hours are 6:30am-6:30pm. Fees: $120 a week. Please call the main office or the school directly to enroll:

Chatsworth Park School, Chatsworth (818) 341-1371 Kester Avenue School, Sherman Oaks (818) 787-6751 Lockhurst Drive School, Woodland Hills (818) 888-5280 Lorne Street School, Northridge (818) 342-3123 Tarzana Street School, Tarzana (818) 881-1424

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LAUSD Summer School Beyond the Bell Branch Central Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Floor #29 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-7900 LAUSD will not be offering summer school/intersession for elementary and middle school children this year. Children with Special Education services with Summer School Extended School Year (ESY) and High School Credit Recovery Programs will be held from July 8, 2013, to August 2, 2013, (4-weeks). Classes will run from 8:30 am to 11:50 am and will include a 20-minute break. To be eligible students must be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and failed a course required for graduation. Additionally, ninth-grade students, who have failed an entire year of Algebra 1, may enroll. Current 12th-graders (Class of 2013), who do not graduate, may be referred to adult school for specific courses. Eligible students must register with their respective school counselors. A list of summer school/credit recovery sites will be available on the LAUSD’s Beyond the Bell Branch website http://btb.lausd.net Please contact your school for more information.

• Comprehensive Summer Enrichment Programs LAUSD’s Beyond the Bell Branch will operate Summer Enrichment Programs at more than 160 elementary and middle schools during the 2013 summer vacation period. The programs will provide daily activities Monday through Friday, beginning June 10, 2013. Each program will include three components: academic, enrichment and fitness. Participation will be limited to students who attend those schools.

4. Y.M.C.A.

Each YMCA has different activities and services available, such as after school programs, day camp and sports. The programs are located at various Elementary Schools sites in the Valley. Please call the YMCA nearest you for specific activities.

They offer scholarships for low-income families and their children. The caregiver must pick up the application form at the main office. The scholarships may vary according to the location and they are on a first come first served basis.

All YMCA’s have a Counselor in Training Program. Youth’s ages 16-17 can participate at the local Day Camp or attend the Resident overnight camps as a Counselor and learn leadership skills under the supervision of an adult Camp Counselor.

BURBANK MID VALLEY VERDUGO HILLS 321 East Magnolia Boulevard 6901 Lennox Avenue 6840 Foothill Boulevard Burbank, CA 91502 Van Nuys, CA 91405 Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 845-8551 (818) 989-3800 (818) 352-3255 www.burbankymca.org www.ymcala.org/mv www.ymcacc.org

EAST VALLEY NORTH VALLEY WEST VALLEY 5142 Tujunga Avenue 11336 Corbin Avenue 18810 Vanowen Street North Hollywood, CA 91601 Northridge, CA 91326 Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 763-5126 (818) 368-3231 (818) 774-2840 www.ymcala.org/ev www.ymcala.org/nv www.ymcala.org/wv

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FAMILY 26147 Mc Bean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-3593 www.ymcala.org/scv

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5. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Police Activity League Supporters (P.A.L.S) North Valley Caring Services Greg Smith LAPD Devonshire Youth Center 15435 Rayen Street 8721 Wilbur Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 891-0481 (818) 885-6432 Contact: Erick Duran, Program Director, ext. 22 www.devonshire-pals.org www.nvcsinc.org Free after school program for children ages 7-17. It is a Year Round After School Program for children ages 6-19. prevention program run by LAPD that offers youth enriching and Elementary school youth play games, do homework, and take instructive experiences in education, athletic and recreational enrichment classes. Teens plan their own field trips, movie club, activities. They have computers, games, free tutoring, sports, games, and other activities. Open Monday through Friday from and arts and crafts. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Homework assistance is provided. Program is 1:00pm-6:00pm. Caregivers need to walk in and sign the child up free. There is a wait list for the Summer Program. for the program. Guadalupe Community Center Los Angeles Public Library Programs 21600 Hart Street www.lapl.org Canoga Park, CA 91303 Most of public libraries offer different classes and programs for (818) 340-2050 children. Summer Reading Program for kids and teens starting After school program for children ages 6-13. Free of charge. June 3 to August 3, 2013. For more information call or visit your Open Monday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. local library. Tutoring: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Services include: tutoring, sports, County of Los Angeles Public Library art and craft, dance classes, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 217 N Maclay Avenue Healthy Kids/Healthy Moms Program. San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-6928 www.colapublib.org They offer summer reading program, homework help online from tutors, events , and classes online.

6. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB www.bgca.org Offers Day Camp for children ages 6-18. Fee: $50-$100 per week depending on site. Annual membership fee: $20-$75 depending on site. They have different locations:

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEST VALLEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 11251 Glenoaks Boulevard 7245 Remmet Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 896-5261 (818) 610-1054 www.bgcsfv.org www.wvbgc.org Annual fee: $24. Sliding scale available for low-income families Annual fee: $20. Summer program starts on June 17 and runs ($12). Summer program starts on June 17 and runs from from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Fee: $75 per week. 10:00am to 5:45pm. Fee: $75 per week. Extended care available at $8 per day from 7:30am to 6pm.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BURBANK SANTA CLARITA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 2244 North Buena Vista Street 24909 Newhall Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (818) 842-9333 (661) 254-2582 www.bgcburbank.org www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org Annual fee: $75. Summer program starts on June 17 and runs Annual fee: $36. Summer program starts on June 17 and runs from 7:30am-6:30pm. Fee: $100 per week. Sliding scale available from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Extended care available at $10 per day for low-income families. from 7am- 11:00am. Fee: $36 per week.

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II. OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Max Strauss U.C.L.A. UniCamp 6505 , Suite #600 900 Hilgard Avenue, Suite #301 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (323) 761-8675 (310) 208-8252 Ext. #107 (323) 761-8695 Fax (310) 824-1949 Fax www.campmaxstraus.org www.unicamp.org Camp Max Strauss is a residential summer camp that provides UCLA UniCamp is a non-profit organization that extends therapeutic recreational activities for children between the ages scholarships to children from low-income families. Overnight of 7 and 12 who are dealing with emotional, behavioral, or social summer camp for children ages 10 to 17. The camp is not interaction problems. The campsite is located on 112 acres in the equipped to handle children with special needs, such as: campers Verdugo Hills, Glendale. There are 5 to 12 days sessions who require any special services or assistance, and campers who available. School, social services, community agencies, and require special treatment. The campsite is located at Camp River parents make referrals to this camp. Fees are based on a sliding Glen, in the San Bernardino National Forest. Fees are based on a scale. Minimum fee: $30. Applications are available in February sliding scale fee. Minimum fee: $99. Applications available only of each year. on line.

Woodcraft Rangers’ Stanley Ranch Camp 1625 Olympic Boulevard, Suite #800 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 249-9293 Ext. #232 (213) 388-7088 Fax www.woodcraftrangers.org Contact person: Haley Santos Woodcraft Rangers is a residential summer camp that provides recreational activites for children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are primarily from low-income families. The campsite is located at Blue Sky Meadow in Big Bear Lake, California. Fees are based on a sliding scale fee. Minimum fee: $50. Applications are available in April of each year.

III . ARTS PROGRAMS

Canoga Park Youth Arts Center Mariachi Master Apprentice Program (MMAP) 7222 Remmet Avenue Department of Recreation and Community Services Canoga Park, CA 91303 208 Park Avenue (818) 346-7099 San Fernando, CA 91340 http://www.culturela.org/artcenters/centers.html (818) 898-1290 They offer low cost classes in the visual arts for children and teens www.sfcity.org after school and on Saturdays. Classes include: animation, Contact: Virginia Diediker, Cultural art supervisor painting and drawing, photography, ceramics, Japanese anime, To be eligible, applicants must be between 11 and 18 years of age miniature set design, digital video and mural projects. A limited and have at least 2 years of musical experience and demonstrate number of scholarships are available on the basis of need. an intermediate level of musicianship. Classes meet Tuesday evenings for three hours. Weekend workshops and/or musical performances are also components of this program. Auditions are held throughout the year. Applicants must contact the Department of Recreation and Community Services for the next audition date.

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Sun Valley Youth Arts Center McGroarty Arts Center 8642 Sunland Boulevard 7570 McGroarty Terrace Sun Valley, CA 91352 Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 252-4619 (818) 352-5285 http://www.culturela.org/artcenters/centers.html www.mcgroartyartscenter.org The Sun Valley Youth Arts Center offers low cost classes in the McGroarty Arts Center offers affordable, ongoing eight-week arts for children and teens (ages 5-17) throughout the year. classes for children as young as 3 years old to adults in many Classes include sculpture, painting, video production, graphic varieties of fine, literary and performing arts. A limited number design, game design, urban art, and cake decorating. Prices range of scholarships are available on the basis of need. Classes from $36 to $48 for an 8-week session. include: drawing, ceramics, mosaics, painting (different media), Tai Chi, Tai chi Ch’uan, yoga, voice, hip hop guitar, violin, piano, ukulele and theater games. Hands for Hope 11210 Otsego Street North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 763-HOPE (4673) www.hands4hope.org Hands for Hope offer the following programs for children and teens: - Youth After-School Program: Ages 8-14, Monday trough Thursday from 2:30pm -6:30pm. Free youth program that consists of four components: academic assistance, healthy lifestyles, arts exploration and life skills development. Program sessions are fall and spring. (There is a fee only for registration) - Summer Academic Program: Ages 8-14, Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00am-4:00pm for 6 weeks. The children have three two hour classes each day and lunch/recess. Each week a different subject is explored including Math, English, History, Science and English. This program is run mainly by hands for hope volunteers and teen volunteers ages 15-21. Fee: $25 a week. Extended care available at $5 per day from 8:00am-10am, and $5 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. - Teen Program: Ages 15-21, Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm-7:00pm. The teen program is free and focuses on activities that will enable students to prepare themselves for their future within a twelve-week workshop period. Classes will include college and career planning, driver’s safety education, financial literacy, advanced level tutoring and enrichment programs that prepare students for a technology-based world. Teens are expected to attend at least one day per week to the College/career planning and peer leadership/mentorship classes which are mandatory. Arts classes are optional and are a group selection of any of the following: Music, Visual Arts, Photography and Studio Recording enrichment programming. All programs include educational and practical field trips such as attending plays, sporting events, museums and visiting recording studios.

IV. TEEN PROGRAMS

CLASS Parks / Youth Plus Program (818) 243-2490 Administrative Office www.laparks.org Recreation Centers in the San Fernando Valley have Teen Clubs that are designed for youth ages 11-17. They offer recreational activities, classes, and weekend trips. Once you sign up at a Teen Club you will then be eligible to participate in one of the other CLASS Park Programs that offer off site activities such as rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snowboarding, mountain biking and camping. Teen Clubs are offered at the following parks:

• Delano Recreation Center • Sylmar Recreation Center • Huber Humphrey Recreation Center • Sun Valley Recreation Center • Lanark Recreation Center • Valley Plaza Recreation Center • Sepulveda Recreation Center

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Contact: Career Counselor at your High School ROP offers summer courses with vocational training and on-the-job training for youth 16 and older. The classes are held at high school campuses, private businesses, and community sites. Youth may receive high school credits.

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Clean and Green (323) 224-2550 www.lacorps.org Summer employment for youth ages 13 to 17 years old. This program requires to be enrolled in school, live in the City of Los Angeles, and to provide proof that you belong to a family of low to moderate-low income. Youth work 20 hours per week when off track/during summer vacation or Saturdays during their school year. Duties include removing graffiti, cleaning neighborhoods, planting trees, gardening, and painting murals.

Occupational Centers Contact: Career Counselor at your high school for schedule of classes or assistance with enrollment. Some schools may provide bus transportation to Centers. The Occupational Centers are divided in two service areas and offer vocational training classes for youth 16 and older in a wide variety of occupations. Youth may receive high school credits.

North Valley Service Area: Van Nuys Service Area: Main Campus: Main Campus: North Valley Occupational Center West Valley Occupational Center 11450 Sharp Avenue 6200 Winnetka Avenue Mission Hills, CA 91345 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 365-9645 (818) 346-3540 www.nvoc.org www.wvoc.org Rinaldi Adult Center Van Nuys Adult School 17450 Rinaldi Street 6535 Cedros Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344 Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 366-9171 (818) 778-6000 East Valley Skills Center Reseda Adult School 8601 Arleta Avenue 18230 Kittridge Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 759-5841 (818) 758-3700 North Hollywood Adult Learning Center 10952 Whipple Street North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 508-3600

V. EMPLOYMENT/ VOLUNTEER WEBSITES FOR TEENS

www.groovejob.com www.jobstar.org. Try this website to look for a part-time jobs, seasonal work, This is a good site because it has links of other job sites, including weekend jobs, summer jobs, holiday jobs and internships for job hotlines, ads from 26 Los Angeles area newspapers, and college students. You can search for jobs by ZIP code. summer jobs for high school and college students. www.teenjobsection.com. www.volunteermatch.com. In additional to searchable-by-zip-code job listings, this site This web site allows you to enter information about your interests, also offers resume writing advice and interview tips. Also, age, city, and provides you with a list of organizations that need users can register and set-up a profile and post their resumes volunteers. It is updated on a daily basis and usually lists one-time online. Employers can review those resumes and contact teens opportunities, such as assisting with events. This organization looking for work. provides free volunteer webinars. www.vcla.net. www.summerjobs.com. Volunteer Center of Los Angeles offers volunteer opportunities Summer and seasonal job opportunities and internships camps, to assist youth with their personal development. amusement parks, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations and more. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ Includes part-time jobs such as focus groups and baby-sitting.

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