About
ALMA (Aspire, Learn, Mentor and Achieve) Youth Programs includes ALMA Science Academy for 4th and 5th graders, the Middle School Program for 6th-8th graders, the High School Program for 9th-12th grade students, and ALMA Summer Academy for Santa Ana students. The program also offers Parent Workshops.
Programs
- ALMA Science Academy — 4th and 5th graders · Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Middle School Program — 6-8th graders · Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- High School Program — 9-12th grade high school students · Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- ALMA Summer Academy — Santa Ana students · 4-week summer program
At a glance
- Ages: 4–12 years old
About the provider
The ALMA program is based on best practices that better prepare students from Santa Ana for academic success and growing opportunities in STEM careers and higher education. GREEN-MPNA says ALMA encourages lifelong learning of the sciences and promotes academic achievement and continuation into higher education. It also says ALMA’s facilitated mentorship approach connects students’ funds of knowledge to practice-based environmental and public health STEM education and shows diverse career pathways through academic and organizational partners.
- Parent Workshops
The ALMA program and MSP program run concurrently (11:00 AM-1:00 PM), therefore it is recommended mentors commit to one program.
What families say
“Being a mentor has pushed me to be a better student. I want to practice what I preach and be the best college student I can be. I often think about being a better role model for our mentees.” — Mentor, ALMA Science Academy
“I feel more connected to the community, especially the Latinx community given that many of the students come from a similar background as myself. This has reaffirmed my decision to pursue a STEM career and incorporate teaching and mentorship.” — Mentor, ALMA Science Academy
“These kids light up every time you teach them something new.” — Mentor ALMA Science Academy
Last updated October 29, 2026.
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