21355 Mountain Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
ANAHEIM’S #1 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Award-Winning After School Collaboration
The Anaheim Achieves after school collaboration has earned state and national recognition for its outstanding curriculum in academics, enrichment and recreation. Beyond that, Anaheim Achieves promotes community safety, parent involvement, volunteerism and civic pride.
Anaheim Achieves builds upon the school district’s exceptional academic curriculum by providing literacy development, homework assistance, mentoring, enrichment activities (art, music, dance), character development and countless more activities. All sites are open until 6 p.m.
Some benefits students receive include:
- Homework/study time to help address specific academic needs
- Structured recreational and enrichment activities
- Monthly field trips (at no extra cost)
- Character Development (to learn about honesty, caring, respect and responsibility)
- Afternoon snacks
- One-on-one mentors and tutors
- A variety of clubs, such as cooking, drama, sports, arts & crafts, and cheerleading
Thanks to the Anaheim Achieves after school program, students are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices after school. They have a safe, positive and enriching place to explore their unique talents and interests and discover their full potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Anaheim Achieves is located on your child’s school campus. The program serves students from Kindergarten – 12th grade and is offered at 36 schools throughout Anaheim (23 elementary, 8 junior high and 5 high schools) in partnership with the Anaheim Elementary, Anaheim Union High School districts, City of Anaheim, California Department of Education and Orange County Department of Education. The program operates from school dismissal to 6:00pm.
REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in enrolling your child or teen in the Anaheim Achieves after school program, please be sure to contact the Y Program Supervisor at your school. Their information can be found once you select your school district in the links below.
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Anaheim Elementary School District
This program is designed to serve incoming TK through 6th-grade students in a safe and positive expanded learning school environment. The program is designed to accommodate students that are doing distance learning on campus. The program is designed to include academics, performing arts, STEAM, enrichment, and good character trait components for all children, as well as to serve the parents and community as a resource. The program is open during After-School Dismissal to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Fee: Free
JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL
Grades: 7-12
Fee: Free
Select the school district below to see all Anaheim Achieves locations and to get in contact with the YMCA Program Supervisor.
Anaheim Union High School District – Junior High
The program serves students from 7th to 8th grade and is offered in partnership with the Anaheim Union High School District. M-F from 2:30 – 6:00
Fee: FREE
Anaheim Union High School District – High School
Anaheim Achieves for Anaheim High School, Katella High School, Loara High School, Magnolia High School, and Western High School.
Fee: FREE
When: M-F 3:17 p.m. – 6:17 p.m.
ANAHEIM ACHIEVES GOALS
- 1. Provide a safe off-track and after-school environment
- 2. Students will meet or exceed state & local standards
- 3. Teach positive character traits
- 4. Healthy lifestyle choices, constructive recreational, enrichment, and community service projects
- 5. Parent/family involvement and education
- 6. Family access to health care
- 7. Community volunteerism
- 8. Staff training and development
- 9. Collaborative support and strategic
partnerships
AFTER SCHOOL CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS
ACADEMICS: S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), reading and writing
ENRICHMENT: Art, drama, dance, leadership clubs, sports, cooking and more
RECREATION: Team sports, fitness, health, and nutrition
CHARACTER: Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility
Priority enrollment will be given to homeless youth (McKinney Vento) and foster youth. Second priority will be given to youth who attend the program daily.
Annual program evaluation results are available upon request.
ANAHEIM ACHIEVES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Anaheim Elementary School District
If you are interested in enrolling your child in our Anaheim Achieves after school program, please contact the program supervisor who oversees the school your child attends. If the program is full, please click here to register for the waiting list.
PARENT HANDBOOK
Click here for parent handbook. If you need a hardcopy of the parent handbook, please see a program supervisor.
ANAHEIM ACHIEVES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Anaheim Union High School District
If you are interested in enrolling your child in our Anaheim Achieves after school program, please contact the program supervisor who oversees the school your child attends. If the program is full, please click here to register for the waiting list.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
1500 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802
6041 N. Brookhurst, Anaheim, CA 92802
900 S. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92804
3715 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804
2320 E. South St., Anaheim, CA 92806
1801 E. Sycamore, Anaheim, CA 92805
HIGH SCHOOLS
811 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805
2200 E Wagner Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
2450 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
600 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
501 S. Western Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804
PARENT HANDBOOKS
If you need a hardcopy of the parent handbook, please see a program supervisor.
