High Desert Leapin' Lizards After School Programs (ASES & ELOP)

1311 N. Norma St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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High Desert Leapin' Lizards After School Programs (ASES & ELOP) offers free afterschool programs for elementary school students at ASES program sites at Faller, Inyokern, and Pierce Elementary Schools. The program also offers free afterschool programs for elementary school students at ELOP program sites at Richmond, Las Flores, and Gateway Elementary.

• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Corporate office hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Price: High Desert Leapin’ Lizards provides free half-day preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds and free afterschool programs for elementary school students at ASES and ELOP program sites.

High Desert Leapin' Lizards is a registered non-profit organization founded in Ridgecrest, California in 1995. It is a registered 501(c)(3) human health and welfare organization governed by a Board of Directors. The mission of High Desert Leapin' Lizards is to provide quality services and resources that support youth and families in the community. High Desert Leapin’ Lizards has strong partnerships with Sierra Sands Unified School District, Cerro Coso Community College, and Naval Air Warfare Center and its Educational Partnership agreements and staff. High Desert Leapin' Lizards was awarded the Jhumki Basu Foundation Special Focus Award for the Partnering for Excellence: Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education competition.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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