LCDA Latino Clubs

The Latino Youth Leadership Club is a program within the Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) and we are a bilingual non-profit organization that provides 24+ programs to the Latino Community! As one of the first programs offered by the LCDA, the Latino Clubs have been on a mission to empower youth through education, mentorship, and advocacy for over 30 years!

OUR VISION AND MISSION

We strive to create a community where every Latino student feels empowered to pursue their dreams. We want to ensure that every student has the resources and opportunities to thrive academically and pursue their dreams.

WHO WE SERVE

We are dedicated to serving and empowering the diverse Latino community of the Oklahoma City area, ensuring they have access to the resources and support needed to thrive.

In School Curriculum

We offer an in-school curriculum where we go into your middle or high school and teach an hour-long lesson over a curriculum titled Overcoming Obstacles. Overcoming Obstacles is a research-based K-12 curriculum that provides tools to teach students life skills. There are hundreds of activity-based lessons covering more than 30 skills where students learn how to communicate effectively. They learn how to make informed decisions, set and achieve goals, resolve conflicts, solve problems, respect one another, and more. We would love to come into your schools and teach this curriculum, have your school contact us at lcdaclub@latinoagencyokc.org for more information!

We also have a paired program for high school students titled Passport to Success. Passport to Success was developed by the International Youth Foundation and is a program that focuses on soft skills; social-emotional skills, essential skills, or non-cognitive skills, which they call life skills that encompass the way self-confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and communication are transferred into a day, career, and lifetime. We are currently providing volunteer hours for high school students who show proof of completion!

Programs

STEM Program

We offer an after-school STEM Education Program taught through robotics. We have partnered with the Oklahoma City Professional Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and First Robotics to bring a wonderful robotics competition program to Southside OKC.  

When: Every Monday and Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Where: The Latino Agency

Tutoring Program

We are offering a homework-help program for 1st - 6th graders. We will help with Math, Science, Reading, and more. We also accept volunteers who would love to help!

When: Every Monday from 4:30 - 6 PM

Where: The Latino Agency

Mentorship Program

We offer a mentoring program for middle and high school students, pairing them with community members who provide guidance and support. We encourage weekly check-ins and at least one in-person meeting each month. The topics covered are tailored to each student’s unique needs, ensuring the advice and discussions are relevant to their personal growth and development. 

Where: Virtual

When: The Latino Agency

Study Hall

We offer a quiet, supportive environment for middle and high school students to work on their homework and receive guidance on school-related topics. Our goal is to provide a space where students can focus, study, and receive any academic support they may need.

Where: Every Tuesday from 4:30 - 6 PM

When: The Latino Agency

Scholarship Program 

We also have a scholarship fund that gives scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students who meet certain criteria. Learn more about the application: (Note: the scholarship application is open from January 1st-February 28th)

​High School Application​​​

College Application

External Scholarships​