Casa de Amistad

Casa de Amistad offers the Kinder to College Initiative, Study Companions Program, DREAMS + Tech Initiative, Early Literacy Program, Summer Enrichment Program, Career Pathways Workshops, Future Leaders Scholarship, and Parents in Action Program. The Study Companions Program includes weekly individual academic mentorship for homework support, reading and math skill practice, and executive functioning skills. The Early Literacy Program meets once a week for 4- and 5-year-old children in a small-group classroom setting, and the Summer Enrichment Program serves grades K-6 during summer break with STEAM-based activities and educational field trips.

Programs

• Kinder to College Initiative — kindergarten to college · Flagship long-term program guiding students throughout their educational journey.
• Study Companions Program — kindergarten to college · Weekly sessions · Individual academic mentorship; weekly sessions help students complete homework, improve reading and math skills, and develop executive functioning skills.
• DREAMS + Tech Initiative — Access to Design, Research, Engineering, Art, Math, Science, and Technology for everyone.
• Early Literacy Program — 4 and 5-year-old children · Once a week · Structured academic environment and curriculum in a small-group classroom setting.
• Summer Enrichment Program — grades K-6 · During the summer break · Fun, educational environment with STEAM-based activities and educational field trips.
• Career Pathways Workshops — middle and high school students · Workshops to help students explore and map out pathways to future careers.
• Future Leaders Scholarship — graduating seniors · College scholarships for eligible students who participate in the College and Career Pathways program starting their junior year of high school and have a minimum overall 2.5 GPA.
• Parents in Action Program — Services and workshops to help parents enhance their parenting skills using positive parenting techniques.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Casa de Amistad started in 1997 as an outreach program and became a nonprofit organization in 2001. Its mission is to offer holistic academic support and guidance for students facing educational and economic hurdles. The program serves students from districts throughout coastal North County San Diego, works with municipal institutions, local school districts, and other educational nonprofit organizations, and offers free assistance from volunteers.

Last updated November 1, 2026.