At Santa Barbara, San Marcos, Dos Pueblos and Alta Vista High Schools, ALLY After-School groups inspire personal growth through a fun, interactive curriculum. Through discussions, activities, and social-emotional/life skill building, teens practice approaching differences with curiosity and empathy and exploring their shared humanity while learning valuable skills for giving and receiving support. As members of a loving and strong group culture, they are empowered to play essential roles in building a safer, more welcoming campus. SEL skills learned and practiced prepare students with highly valued skills for college and the world of work.
Participants learn skills via Connection Circle leadership training, which they have opportunities to practice in other spaces such as retirement communities and AHA! events. ALLY students are invited to participate in two AHA! community-wide teen conferences each school year. They earn community service hours or can apply for a paid stipend.
To inquire about the ALLY Program, contact Paulina Romero, AHA! Director of Enrollment, at paulina@ahasb.org.
