Steps to Enroll in AHA! Spring
- Step 1: Please fill out the online application. Click here for the English application.
- Step 2: All teens not already in the program must attend a mandatory enrollment/informational meeting in order to enroll in AHA! groups. Meetings for new teens are held at the AHA! Office at 1209 De La Vina Street.
- At these meetings, you will receive an overview of AHA! and learn about the groups we are offering. The meeting also serves as an informal ‘get-to-know-you’ for AHA! staff to determine whether AHA! is a good fit for your teen.
- Spring 2020 Enrollment Meetings (new teens, please choose one to attend):
- Tuesday, January 14th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Thursday, January 16th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Tuesday, January 21st, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30pm-6:30 pm
- Step 3: All AHA! teens and at least one parent or guardian must attend Mandatory Orientation:
- Saturday, February 1st, 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Parish Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1525 Santa Barbara St.
- If you have any additional questions – feel free to reach out to the enrollment team by phone or email 805-770-7200 x3 or enrollment@ahasb.org
After-School
Click here to learn more about our Spring 2020 Groups!
AHA!’s Fall and Spring after-school groups employ an original, active, experiential curriculum to teach teens valuable life skills, enhance social and emotional intelligence, build character and leadership skills, inspire social conscience, reduce prejudice, and promote the formation of a healthy, supportive teen community. AHA! facilitators, present in no less than a one to eight ratio with youth, provide positive mentoring and mutualistic guidance in after-school groups offered four days per week, including Guys’ Relationship Wisdom Group, Girls’Relationship Wisdom Group, Ally Leadership Training Group, Peace Builders 2.0, Creative Group, #TBH, and Sing it Out in the Spring.
In-School
In our in-school programs at Santa Barbara High School, Carpinteria High School, and Rincon High School, we help reduce bullying, disciplinary referrals and violence on campus by guiding youth to empathy and acceptance of difference. AHA! in-school helps build a safe, supportive campus environment conducive to learning.
