Every school day, from the time the final bell rings until 6:00 pm, LA’s BEST provides an array of programs designed to cultivate social, emotional and academic growth among children in need. Students receive a nutritious meal, followed by help with their homework from highly-trained program staff – primarily young adults who reside within the neighborhoods served by the organization, many of whom are LA’s BEST alumni. For the rest of the afternoon, children participate in a range of enrichment activities, including sports, arts, science and much more. Student choice is an essential LA’s BEST value, so participants have many opportunities to choose the clubs and activities they join. Moreover, LA’s BEST is intentional in selecting and developing curricula and programs that most effectively meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the organization’s service demographic. LA’s BEST also offers participants opportunities to attend field trips and special weekend signature Citywide Events.