YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-BTB

Youth Development Program

The Youth Development program (YDP) is being held here at Heliotrope Elementary. YDP Provides comprehensive after school program services, comprised of three major components, Academic Assistance, Enrichment and Recreation in elementary schools.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE

In support of the LAUSD Superintendent’s goals, trained personnel provide participants with academic assistance that span the curriculum.  Daily lessons that engage children in activities that support academic achievement beyond the regular school day are planned, and educational support materials that are age-appropriate and designed to enhance student learning are provided at each Youth Development Program site.  Library books, recreational reading materials, literacy kits, and other materials are provided to enhance student performance in reading, math, science, and social studies.

RECREATION

Daily recreation instruction and activities that engage students and reinforce the Physical Education curriculum are provided.  Multicultural activities, rhythmic activities, team activities, skill games, cooperative games, and quiet games are provided on a daily basis.  Successful participation in these activities promote the development of a positive self-image, physical fitness, body awareness, sportsmanship, leadership skills, team work, character building, cooperative social skills, and a desire to make recreation an integral and important part of their daily lives.

ENRICHMENT

Planned enrichment activities are the centerpiece of the Youth Development Program.  Students eagerly participate in these very special enrichment activities conducted by traveling enrichment programs staff or site personnel 40 minutes daily.  These special and unique programs stimulate students to explore new horizons, expand creativity, experience different cultures, broaden their base of knowledge, and increase their repertoire of learned skills.