Program Enrichment for After-School Kids (PEAK) & After-School Education & Safety (ASES) are after-school partnerships that include the City of Ventura Department of Parks & Recreation, Ventura Unified School District and Ventura Police Activities League (PAL). PEAK was formed in 2002 to develop and implement an inclusive after-school program for elementary and middle school children serving 630 kids per year. ASES programs began in schools in the fall of 2011.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and supervised after-school education, enrichment and recreation programs for students. After-school is a partnership including the City of Ventura, the Ventura Unified School District and the Ventura Police Activities League.
Program Goals
Keep kids safe
Improve academic achievement
Give students choices and provide opportunities
Provide recreational, cultural and enrichment activities
Improve social development and self-esteem
Provide leadership and character development opportunities
Objectives
Provide a safe place on-campus for students
Improve academic performance
Increase school attendance and reduce school drop-outs
Reduce the number of juvenile crimes and victims of crime, within the area, during the after-school time period
Provide a nutritional snack
Provide recreational, cultural, wellness and enrichment activities
Improve social development, self-esteem
Provide leadership and character development opportunities