A Center For Growth & Wisdom

The Learning Center

A free community learning space on Lion Street for kids who fall through the cracks of formal schooling and women in our community who want to grow.

What it is:

Learning happens here, even when school doesn't.

San Pedro has many kids who aren't in school. Some can't afford it. Some have aged past traditional grade levels and feel out of place. Some are working to help their families. The Learning Center was built for them.

We run literacy, reading, and math support for children ages 5 to 12, plus enrichment programming in art, music, and life skills. During the school year, we also run empowerment programs for women in the community.

How it works:

Small groups. Real teachers. Free to attend.

Morning & afternoon sessions

We run two daily sessions so kids who help their families in the morning can still come learn in the afternoon, and vice versa.

Reading, math, and a hot lunch

Every child who comes through our door gets focused literacy and math instruction, plus a nutritious lunch on summer program days.

Trained local teachers

Our teachers live here, know these families, and stick around. Kids see the same faces week after week.

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