Youth Based Programming South LA
Youth Mentoring Connection provides long-term one-on-one mentoring relationships, creative expression opportunities, and life-changing experiences including surf programs, film academy, and initiation retreats. Youth participate in 9-month core mentoring programs that include worksite mentoring, life skills workshops, and monthly ECHO gatherings for deep healing conversations. Through mentoring, indigenous rituals, creative arts (poetry, music, film), and outdoor experiences, youth develop positive character, decision-making skills, and enhanced self-esteem to reach their full potential.
Target Age Group:
Middle school through young adult (approximately 12-24 years old)
Cost and Accessibility:
Free
Hours of Operation:
Varies by program; 9-month mentoring programs meet every other week; monthly ECHO gatherings; seasonal surf camps and initiation retreats
Notes on Youth Friendliness:
Safe and healing-centered space, culturally responsive, uses indigenous wisdom and rituals, focuses on at-risk and underserved youth, provides creative expression outlets (film, poetry, music, dance), gender-specific spaces available (separate men's and women's ECHO gatherings), builds long-term trusting relationships, emphasizes gifts and strengths over deficits
- youthmentoring.org
- 8407 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
8407 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044