Rossmoor Woman’s Club members Beverly Rigney and twin sister Barbara Murphy joined Youth Center Executive Director Lina Lumme and Program Director Jamie Harris outside Ganahl Lumber on Thursday June 25 to sell tickets to benefit The Youth Center. The nonprofit Youth Center figures the Covid-19 crisis cost it $100,000 in …continue reading
At The Youth Center, the health and safety of our campers and staff is a top priority. Camp S.H.A.R.K. leadership team is staying up to date on the recent developments by monitoring the CDC and has a plan to open this summer with extreme precautions. “We know many families are …continue reading
Since establishing in 1952, The Youth Center has helped thousands of kids and their families get a leg up in school through our tutoring programs and making scholarships available for those in need. In keeping with new rules during the Covid-19 quarantine, The Youth Center has now established free online …continue reading
The Youth Center announced today the official launch of their new updated website www.theyouthcenter.org. The new website offers alternative ideas for keeping kids occupied and happy during this tough time. The site has printable ideas as well as games and activities to keep little brains focused on learning. Jamie Harris, …continue reading
The community is invited to enjoy A Night in Old Havana, The Youth Center’s annual Gala. This fabulous event features dinner, live music, dancing, cocktails, and a silent auction. Dress to impress at Old Ranch Country Club on March 7, 2020 starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $125 per …continue reading
It started in middle school with The Youth Center’s after school program then led to volunteering and working as staff at the award-winning nonprofit, which successfully launched Katrina Rochelle Cherney success later in life. The mother of four young children who now lives in Georgetown, Texas never forgot what she …continue reading
Parents, take a break while we entertain the kids at Kid’s Night Out on July 19, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Youth Center in Los Alamitos. The theme is “Fourth of July Celebration”: the kids will create patriotic wind catchers, do thumbprint crafts, and make paper …continue reading
Budding scientists were inspired at The Youth Center’s Camp S.H.A.R.K. with experiments during “MadScience Week” on June 13 at Rossmoor Park. About 30 children witnessed wonders in chemistry and buoyancy. Camp Staff Member Elizabeth Masters carried out a balloon blow up experiment using vinegar and baking soda which 6-year-olds Royce …continue reading
Soccer is but one class offered at The Youth Center’s Camp SHARK at Rossmoor Park. Other add-on classes include basketball, Hip Hop, baking, science, tennis, baseball and art. To register, visit online at www.theyouthcenter.org. Camp goes until Aug. 2. Individual days or weeks either at basic hours from 9 a.m. …continue reading
The Youth Center’s Camp SHARK started this week for kids ages 5 to 12 at Rossmoor Park. Kids get to participate in various activities including arts & crafts, games, sports and field trips to places in and around Southern California. If you are interested in registering for this electronics free …continue reading
The Youth Center in Los Alamitos is accepting volunteer applicants ages 14 and up to gain work experience at Camp SHARK, located in Rossmoor Park. Shifts are flexible Monday thru Friday with hours anytime between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers will be “junior leaders” working directly with staff members …continue reading
The Youth Center recently welcomed their new Program Supervisor Jamie Lyn Harris, 27, of Huntington Beach onboard their team. She will be shaping their After School Program for next year, and will be assisting with the award-winning nonprofit’s Camp S.H.A.R.K. this summer. “I have always had a passion for working …continue reading
Recent Santa Ana winds knocked over and shattered The Youth Center basketball hoop backboard. Shown in the photograph are (left to right) are Tyler, Liam and Quincy giving a thumbs down because they can’t use the equipment during the After School Program. If anyone has an extra hoop with backboard …continue reading