Programs
At La Colonia, the key to a healthy community
is family engagement and inclusiveness.
is family engagement and inclusiveness.
La Clase Mágica
St. Leo Mission
La Clase Mágica, our free, after-school tutoring program continues at St. Leo’s Mission. Founded by Dr. Olga Vasquez, Professor Emeritas UCSD, this program has completed 30 successful years serving nearly 1000 students. La Clase Mágica gets students excited about academics. Some of the volunteer tutors come from MiraCosta College. Others come from the St. James Mission Circle. Still others, from Westview High School, share their technology skills to train students in robotics and writing code.
La Clase Mágica has earned accolades for its partnership with the Service Learning & Volunteer Center at MiraCosta College. With the retirement of Dr. Vasquez, La Clase Mágica was at risk of closing but continues to serve the community thanks to a partnership with La Colonia de Eden Gardens, Inc.
St. Leo Mission
La Clase Mágica, our free, after-school tutoring program continues at St. Leo’s Mission. Founded by Dr. Olga Vasquez, Professor Emeritas UCSD, this program has completed 30 successful years serving nearly 1000 students. La Clase Mágica gets students excited about academics. Some of the volunteer tutors come from MiraCosta College. Others come from the St. James Mission Circle. Still others, from Westview High School, share their technology skills to train students in robotics and writing code.
La Clase Mágica has earned accolades for its partnership with the Service Learning & Volunteer Center at MiraCosta College. With the retirement of Dr. Vasquez, La Clase Mágica was at risk of closing but continues to serve the community thanks to a partnership with La Colonia de Eden Gardens, Inc.
Pláticas de Mejorar
St. James - St. Leo Catholic Community
Self-improvement is focus of free Pláticas de Mejorar (Self-Improvement Conversations). The group conversations are facilitated by Monica Stapleton, a bilingual therapist and are designed to empower women and strengthen their families. During 8-month sessions that include weekly conversations, participants cover the immigrant experience, family development and raising children. They also talk about technology and social media, positive self-talk, self-care and how to relax. During the rigorous conversations, participants discover that life is easier when they feel supported and understood.
St. James - St. Leo Catholic Community
Self-improvement is focus of free Pláticas de Mejorar (Self-Improvement Conversations). The group conversations are facilitated by Monica Stapleton, a bilingual therapist and are designed to empower women and strengthen their families. During 8-month sessions that include weekly conversations, participants cover the immigrant experience, family development and raising children. They also talk about technology and social media, positive self-talk, self-care and how to relax. During the rigorous conversations, participants discover that life is easier when they feel supported and understood.
Teenology Rangers
St. Leo Mission, Solana Beach Library
Teenology Rangers are on a mission to achieve their fullest potential and to stake their positions as outstanding, community leaders. Teenology Rangers are informed by science, grounded by the arts, respectful of nature and community and committed to open-mindedness. Participants hold themselves to the highest standards of leadership.
During weekly sessions at St. Leo Mission, Teenology Rangers from 5 to 18 years of age build leadership on a foundation of science, anthropology, art and history. We get kids excited about acquiring knowledge and expressing themselves. We promote respect for our environment through hands-on learning. Our service projects incorporate multicultural themes.
St. Leo Mission, Solana Beach Library
Teenology Rangers are on a mission to achieve their fullest potential and to stake their positions as outstanding, community leaders. Teenology Rangers are informed by science, grounded by the arts, respectful of nature and community and committed to open-mindedness. Participants hold themselves to the highest standards of leadership.
During weekly sessions at St. Leo Mission, Teenology Rangers from 5 to 18 years of age build leadership on a foundation of science, anthropology, art and history. We get kids excited about acquiring knowledge and expressing themselves. We promote respect for our environment through hands-on learning. Our service projects incorporate multicultural themes.
Teenology Rangers Leadership Camp
Alpine Camp and Conference Center, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Teenology Rangers hone their leadership skills during a one-week camp serving up to 40 teens with specialized programs to promote empowerment and embrace cultural and ethnic diversity. To become better role models and mentors, participants practice yoga, exercise and complete an adventure course.
Alpine Camp and Conference Center, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Teenology Rangers hone their leadership skills during a one-week camp serving up to 40 teens with specialized programs to promote empowerment and embrace cultural and ethnic diversity. To become better role models and mentors, participants practice yoga, exercise and complete an adventure course.
Community Garden
St. Leo Mission
Some of our neighbors are unable to grow their own food or enjoy the many benefits of gardening. At our community garden, we offer local families access to space in our 12 garden beds to grow their favorite fruits and vegetables.
St. Leo Mission
Some of our neighbors are unable to grow their own food or enjoy the many benefits of gardening. At our community garden, we offer local families access to space in our 12 garden beds to grow their favorite fruits and vegetables.