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ARC YEAR IN REVIEW 2025-2026
What a year. Across Southern California, more than 20,000 students showed up to learn, connect, try new things, and have some fun along the way. They climbed, cooked, explored, built new skills, made new friends, and found new ways to lead. Behind every number on this page is a student who had a new experience, a family who had support, or a school community made a little stronger. We’re proud of what our teams made possible in 2025–26, and even more excited about what comes next.
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I like that I can be myself and be with my friends and I can do fun things like art and music.
9th Grader, Los Angeles Senior High
9/10
parents recommend Arc
4/5
students would recommend Arc to a friend
I like how they promote team leadership and they also help us grow!
5th Grader, Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School
Our small community provides limited opportunities for athletics and clubs that many parents can’t afford or they have limited time due to employment, but ARC provides enrichment activities to all students for free and at the school, which is very convenient.
Parent, Southwest High School
ADVENTURE IN ACTION
862
STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO RIDE A BIKE
10,863
STUDENTS CLIMBED THE ROCK WALL
That's a total of 271,575 feet or climbing Mt. Shasta 19.2 times.
1068
STUDENTS FIRST AID CERTIFIED
They gained the confidence and skills to step up in an emergency.
I like how fun and free Arc feels.
7th Grader, Padilla-Pace Middle School
DISCOVER
ARCU
The training was absolutely amazing and everything was so helpful. I feel 100% more confident going into the new school year.
ArcU Participant
The students really love the programming and energy the staff members bring. Arc has been able to really take student voice and choice and create clubs the students are interested in.
Teacher, O'Farrell Charter School
In 2026-2027, we're looking forward to...
- Expanding our reach: Arc will begin serving four elementary schools in Long Beach Unified School District.
- Growing Adventure and Discover: We’ll continue expanding hands-on enrichment and experiential learning opportunities for more students.
- Supporting every student: We’re strengthening how we support students with special needs across our programs.
- Strengthening academic outcomes: We’re exploring new ways to connect experiential learning with academic growth and student success.
- Putting our values into action: Persist Through Challenges, Show Kindness, Stay Curious, and Bring Joy will continue to shape how we serve students, support one another, and grow as an organization.
