Need Homework Help?
October 3, 2019 9:00 AM
by Miranda Iglesias
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This article originally appeared in the September and October edition of Seascape.
Does your child or teenager need help with their homework? Check out these resources below for more information about Santa Monica's homework help programs for all ages.
HOMEWORK HELP AT VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK
Homework Help is available for elementary school participants (grades 1-5) enrolled in Virginia Avenue Park’s Afterschool X-Press Program which provides a nurturing, safe and fun environment for participants. Homework help is offered Monday – Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Teen Center at Virginia Avenue offers enrichment classes, a music studio, homework help and tutoring, as well as college readiness classes for youth in middle school through college. Monday – Thursday from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit santamonica.gov/homework.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (PAL)
After school programming at PAL Youth Center and PAL Fitness Gym at Virginia Avenue Park includes Homework Assistance, enrichment classes geared toward Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM), teen excursions with “Friday Night with PAL”, and health and physical fitness programming including dance, Cirque du PAL, karate, boxing, basketball and running. Teens also have a unique opportunity to give back to their community and learn leadership skills through the Youth Leadership Council, which meets twice a month. Kids ages 6–17 who are a Santa Monica resident or attending SMMUSD are invited.
Registration for all classes and activities takes place at the PAL Youth Center or Virginia Avenue Park. All programming at VAP and PAL is free! For current programming visit smpal.org.
CREST (CHILDCARE, RECREATION, ENRICHMENT, SPORTS... TOGETHER) HOMEWORK CLUB
CREST Homework Club is an after-school program that gives students academic support and a well-structured environment to work on homework for an hour per day Monday – Thursday. The program is offered to children in grades 1 – 5 at Edison, Grant, McKinley, Muir/SMASH, Roosevelt and Will Rogers Elementary Schools.
Additional CREST programming includes CREST Club, Enrichment, Homework Club, Sports, Playground Access and CREST Camps. Homework Club charges a one-time annual fee of $550, due at the beginning of service. There is no prorating or refunds. Payment plans are not accepted in the 2019-20 school year.
Registration is online and in-person at Reed Park Youth Office. For more information, call 310.458.8540 or visit smgov.net/crest.
HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE FROM THE POLICE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE (PAL)
The Homework Assistance program provides PAL youth with designated workspaces to complete homework assignments. Trained staff and volunteers provide assistance, supervision and supplies to ensure youth successfully complete their assignments. Monday – Thursday, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.smpal.org/Programs/Index/Educational.
Authored By
Miranda Iglesias
Public Information Coordinator