Beginning their Apex journey, youth in our Elementary Enrichment Programs (K-5th grader) start establishing transformative relationships with both adults and peers.
Through our programs, youth will:
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of youth built positive relationships with volunteers, coaches and Apex staff
frequently tried new things at Apex
felt like an important part of their team
Free School-Year and Summer Programming
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Small-group reading and storytelling activities that help students strengthen literacy skills, bond with others, and deepen their understanding of identity and community.
Hands-on workshops, field trips, and cultural exploration activities designed to spark curiosity, foster teamwork, and nurture pride in identity and heritage.
Basketball, volleyball, running, and yoga programs that help students develop confidence, perseverance, and resilience — on and off the court.
Our seasonal programs offer a safe and enriching environment where students continue to learn, play, and make new friends while school is out.
Our Mental Health Services offer a compassionate space for parents/guardians and youth to come together, reflect, and heal. Through programs like Family Nights, we provide opportunities for families to discuss emotional well-being, explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, and build stronger connections.
I think Apex played a critical and positive role of guiding her, building the interest in reading…how to interact with people in a respectful manner, being warm and friendly [from volunteers] — that actually had a positive influence on her behavior too.”
Helen used to never want to participate in anything where the spotlight would be on just her, but I could see her confidence starting to build each time she would, shyly at first, volunteer to read a little in our small group. That then turned into her raising her hand to answer a question in front of the whole class, while looking at me for support. I’m like, ‘You got it.’ And now she’s definitely gotten much more comfortable and confident in speaking up for her wants and needs. I’m so proud, Asian American women aren’t exactly known to be like that.”
Annual Report 2024
“The best part of the program was seeing some kids start to show signs of improvement, and also to see engagement go up as new drills and games were incorporated into the program. Playing games was also great because those times were essentially focused on only having fun.”
PS 169 Elementary Basketball coach in FY24
