What We Do

Enrich

College and Career

Readiness for Grades 3-12

Engage

Serve, Advise, Volunteer

Everyone!

Empower

Leadership and Life

Skills Development

“I am very impressed and pleased with the Wooten Center's involvement with my son's education. I love to see that he is excited to attend the center each day. The staff genuinely cares about the kids and you can tell that they want each child to succeed in life.”

Regina Christine Crayton, Wooten Parent

Events

Upcoming Events

Wed, Oct 21
Parent Power Group x Teen Night
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
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Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, S Western Ave, California, USA
Join us for Parent Power Group + Teen Night on October 21 from 6:30–7:30 PM! Parents can learn helpful tools and resources to make homework time easier, while teens enjoy their own Teen Night activities. 🎁 Gift card raffles for parents! ⭐ Students can receive 75 bonus points when their parent/guard
Sat, Oct 24
10th Richard & Mary Talley Volunteer & Family Day
Dave and Buster's
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Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dave and Buster's, 6081 Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Join us for the 10th Richard & Mary Talley Volunteer & Family Day at Dave & Buster’s! Enjoy a fun afternoon celebrating our Wooten students, families, volunteers, and honorees. Space is limited to the first 20 active students, with one parent/guardian per student for $20. No outside guests.
Mon, Nov 09
2nd Annual John Lapham Golf Classic
Porter Valley Country Club
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Nov 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Dr, Northridge, CA 91326, USA
Support the 2nd Annual John Lapham Golf Classic and help the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center continue providing academic, mentoring, college and career readiness, and enrichment opportunities for youth in South Los Angeles.