Join us for a night on the red carpet: movie premiere, food, drinks, music, and more!

PYFC is proud to announce it’s Film Fellowship Program for 2023! Providing education and resources for the community youth within the film industry.

Through the lens of Unity and Social Justice, we’re happy to empower our next generation of filmmakers.

$25 General Admission and $50 VIP tickets (unlimited food and drinks) will help support our Film Fellowship Program.

Free Parking. Seating is limited, first come, first serve (plenty of standing room). Movie posters for sale on arrival.

William Turner Gallery at Bergamot Station. 6pm-9pm

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Lowride for a Cause. All proceeds will benefit youth services and after-school programming for underserved youth in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County.

Last year, more than 1,000 people attended this family-friendly event. The event is free for all spectators and guests on foot. This year, over 200 classic cars of various makes and models, some dating back to 1930’s will be on display.

Headlining the live entertainment will be LA-based live bands and special guest DJs. Food and vendors with unique items will also be featured.

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Through Project-based Learning, AR/VR Technology, Film & Music training, dialogue circles and field trips, we provide students with the knowledge of social structures and government systems along with the study of spiritual concepts, universal laws of creation and mindfulness that will provide our participants with the critical thinking tools necessary to create a better world.

This year, the SJM Camp will focus on the Constitution of the United States of America. The first two weeks will focus on the Preamble and the last two weeks of the camp will focus on the Bill of Rights.

Camp participants will use their critical thinking as they learn and discuss the U.S. Constitution and how it applies today. They will work in small groups to create several educational multimedia projects such as Podcasts, original songs and videos as part of their learning experience.

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Program Overview

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Training

The SJM Camp uses the latest AR/VR technology through the Microsoft Hololens and Occulus headsets to make learning fully immersive and interactive. This experience makes students motivated, excited and inspired to learn about their collective power to change the world. With the evolution of E-learning and computer-generated environments, our model seeks to involve students and teachers in an enhanced environment where they can see how concepts happen from a multidimensional perspective, such as augmented chemistry tables, 3D math problems, interactive geography, and other common core and educational enrichment lessons.

Yoga & Meditation

Students will learn strategies to help them navigate their world. They will practice yoga and movement. Through interactive exercises and activities students will learn and put into practice mindfulness and self-awareness.

Social Justice (Project-based Learning)

Students will get an overview of the past and present social justice movements. They will learn how to become change agents in their community by learning the importance of relationship building. Through art, music and technology they will create a Project-based Learning campaign to promote their issue and exercise their voice as change agents.

Film and Music Training

Students will learn the basics of music and video production as part of their Project-based Learning campaign. They will learn how to apply their message via art, music or visual media.

Dialogue Circles

Students will participate in daily dialogue circles that will teach active listening, withholding assumptions and empathy building to develop understanding of diverse perspectives. The dialogues bring students together to explore their social identities and promote respectful communication and self-reflection.

Field Trips

Students will participate in 4 field trips that will take place on Fridays starting July 9th. Students will be required to bring a lunch bag to the field trip.

Park Day Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, students will participate in outdoor activities at a local park such as Clover Park, Virginia Avenue Park and Tongva Park in Santa Monica.

Outcomes

Social Justice & Government Structures

• Learn the various social/government systems such as education, healthcare and judicial systems
• Explore issues facing diverse communities
• Design action plans that address individual or community issues that participants are passionate about
• Understand the power of research, writing, social media and digital citizenship
• Explore and celebrate cultures and diverse perspectives

Leadership

• Amplify impact by learning how to mobilize peers to achieve common goals
• Defining leadership; what makes a leader
• Explore decisive conflict resolution tactics
• Learn effective communication strategies

Spirituality & Mindfulness

• Learn and practice meditation to quiet the mind
• Learn self-awareness
• Learn Universal Laws of Creation such as the Law of Attraction
• Explore inner power of thought and how it creates our reality
• Experience a sense of unity among themselves, the earth and the Universal Mother/Father
• Explore individual and collective identity and learn about stereotypes

Enrollment Information

Students attending the summer camp must be between the age of 8 to 13. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, enroll today!

Morning Activities Include

• Yoga and Meditation
• Social Justice/Social systems workshops

Full Day Activities Include

• Yoga and meditation
• Social justice/Social systems workshops
• Lunch
• Technology Training
• Music and Film Training
• Dialogue Circles
• Field Trips

Fees

The summer camp provides four options for students to participate.

• Option 1: Full day session from 8:30am to 4:30pm, $800 per child for 4 weeks.
• Option 2: Morning session from 8:30am to 12:30pm, $550 per child for 4 weeks.
• Option 3: One week session from 8:30am to 4:30pm. $250 per child for one week only.
• Option 4: One week Morning session from 8:30am to 12:30pm. $200 per child for week only.
• Option 5: Daily Rate from 8:30am to 4:30pm. $60 per child for one day only.

Tuition fees will cover materials, morning and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be provided.

Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) is committed to making the Summer Camp affordable for all families. Need-based scholarships are available. Apply at bit.ly/pyfcs5

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email us at picoyouth@gmail.com or call (310) 396-7101.

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Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) is excited to invite you back to our 11th Annual Art For Hearts Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th at the world-renowned Bergamot Station Arts Center (Suite B-1) in Santa Monica!

In addition to our classic Wooden Heart Art Gallery, this year we’ve added a stellar Photo Exhibit and NFT Art!

Art For Hearts is a charity art gallery auction of 75 original wooden hearts by Local and World-Renowned Artists. Live Music & DJ, Great Food, Tequila tasting, Craft Bar, Classic Cars, Vendors are also featured in this colorful cause driven outdoor event.

All 75 wooden hearts and more original Artwork will be available at silent auction and contribute to Youth Services in Santa Monica and Los Angeles.

• Wooden Heart Art Gallery
• Photo Exhibit (Life in the City of Angels)
• NFT Art
• 75+ Artists & Photographers
• Outdoor Event
• Live Music & DJ
• Tequila Tasting
• Craft Bar
• Great Food
• Classic Cars
• Vendors

Tickets

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We plan to make history with our cars in Los Ángeles! Join the movement to break the Guiness World Record for the Worlds Largest Cruise! Much respect to our brothers and sisters from Mexico City but this title belongs in Los Ángeles, California.

To register please fill out the form below. You will be contacted with further information.

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The #PYFCGala is a special time for us to recognize extraordinary individuals in our community who have successfully transformed their own lives as well as the lives of others.

This year’s Hope & Unity Awardees are:

Gina De Baca, Activist, Founder of Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have re-imagined this year’s virtual gala to center Intersectional Voices: Los Angeles Unified for Social Justice & Movement Building, a conversation on how far we have come and how far we have to go, and the role of community allies like yourself in building solidarity and positive social change.

The Intersectional Voices Panel includes:

Dr. Melina Abdullah, Co-founder of Black Lives Matter LA, Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA

+ More

The Gala also features

Virtual Happy Hour (4:30-4:55pm)

Award Ceremony + Youth Stories (6-6:30p)

During the Gala, you will hear from the youth we serve who will share their stories of positive transformation and how our program and services contributed to their success.

Join us in bringing Hope and Positive Transformation to the lives of the youth we serve.

Register for Free to the Virtual Gala and Donate at Checkout.

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PYFC provides a safe haven for underserved youth and their families. We empower young people (ages 8-24) through professional training in Music, Film, Creative Arts, Technology, Leadership Development and more.

Your contribution will support PYFC’s innovative and unique model of youth services and programming.

Every contribution is Tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

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Liver performances, stand-up comedy, food, and vendors. Musicians, networking, and more…

Saturday, June 30th from 7PM – 10PM at the PYFC.

This is a FREE EVENT.

Special performance by:

DJ Devil Los

PYFC makes a powerful showing in their sixth compilation album, The Daily Struggle, showcasing heavy skill and talent that might surprise anyone who thinks they know what to expect. This is a polished and serious rap album that deserves attention from people who value hip hop culture as well as those supporting youth empowerment and the arts.

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This is a breath centered practice that adapts to each individual regardless of body type, age, health, and cultural or religious background. Each class includes body movement, breath work and meditation. Space is also held at the beginning and end of class for community dialogue. No prior experience is required.

This is an on-going program, dates will be added. Stay tuned.

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