Palmdale YAL offers after-school sports, arts, tutoring, and leadership activities in partnership with community organizations. Youth engage in positive recreation, mentoring, and educational field trips. Programs promote teamwork, confidence, and healthy relationships with caring adults. Activities change seasonally and emphasize safety and engagement.
American Heroes Park
Park honoring American heroes, with playgrounds and open fields. Provides youth a safe environment for outdoor play and educational events.
High Desert BHUCC
A 24/7 psychiatric urgent care center designed to stabilize individuals in a mental health crisis. Features a dedicated 6-bed unit for adolescents and a separate 12-bed unit for adults. Clients can stay up to 24 hours for stabilization and referrals.
D.O.O.R.S. (Developing Opportunity and Offering Reentry Solutions)
D.O.O.R.S. Just impacted individuals and their families. Get support enrolling in this program through local CBO’s such as the Children Center of the Antelope Valley
Through Peace
AV Tutoring
An organization dedicated to providing one on one tutoring to youth of all ages. These tutoring sessions can be either virtual or in person depending on the need. If in person, they offer at-home tutoring options.
Michael’s Wellness Center
A wellness center focused on the recovergy and rejuvination of community members
Antelope Valley Partners for Health
AVPH’s mission is to educate, strengthen and advocate for the community through services and partnerships, achieving optimal health and quality of life for all people in the Antelope Valley.
AVPH’s vision that all children, families, and individuals in the Antelope Valley will have optimal psychosocial, physical and environmental health.
Options For Youth – Lancaster
Options For Youth is a tuition-free public charter school offering flexible high-school education, career exploration, and workforce readiness. Students receive individualized learning plans, academic support, and access to CTE pathways. The program supports college readiness and alternative education models. Ideal for youth needing non-traditional schedules.
Apollo Community Regional Park
Apollo Community Regional Park is a large outdoor recreation area with lakes, picnic spaces, and pathways ideal for youth and families. The park offers opportunities for walking, fishing, and outdoor play in a safe, scenic environment. Youth can enjoy open green spaces and group activities in a relaxed natural setting.