OUR MISSION
To help others discover and connect with nature.
The main purpose of AES programs is to provide opportunities for students to discover natural environments and present them with experiences that challenge them physically, socially, and mentally.
Specific learning objectives vary depending on the type of program (after school enrichments, intersession camps, or study abroad); however, all programs include a strong focus on intentional recruitment of students that are typically marginalized (i.e., racial/ethnic minorities, homeless and foster youth, English language learners, and special education). Activities and learning initiatives are developed to encourage growth mindsets and career- themed education among students.
With a central office in Fresno, CA, AES offers customizable after-school enrichment programming and intersession camps to school districts throughout California.
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As educators, we understand the importance of developing enrichment programs that provide higher level learning opportunities for students.
We believe this is the first step to building a strong foundation for any educational service. We also know that having a sound business structure is a required prerequisite for any organization hoping to deliver quality services.
As an organization, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer the same quality programs that we did when we served only a dozen sites starting out. We do this by recruiting staff and program coordinators locally that can embody the values that our organization was based upon: Integrity, family, and community.
So, while we have the capacity and history of serving districts with 70,000 students, we treat each district as a unique, valued partner, despite the number of sites or students we are serving.
All of our programs have intentional elements of community and family integration where students are able to not only showcase their knowledge, but to take what they are learned through our enrichment programs and integrate that material into their local communities, thereby affecting real change.
