Founded in 2012 by Imhotep (filmmaker) & Alexis (educator) Coleman, the mission of Urban Scholar Academy [USA], a Super Bowl LVI & WWE Community Champion award-winning organization, is to transform the lives of urban youth through academic enrichment and community service opportunities. U.S.A. currently provides four flagship programs throughout the year:
1. INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING: K-12 online and in-person tutorial support across multiple subjects. 14,000 individual sessions conducted to date.
2. HOMEWORK CLUB: K-8th grade academic support of homework assignments/projects, online learning/enrichment (STEM), writing activities, access to ample technology, meals (supper/snack), and transportation from schools.
3. SEASONAL CAMPS: In a full-day program K-8th grade students review content standards, engage in thematic project-based learning & STEM activities, physical fitness, swimming, arts/crafts; and participate in field-trips around LA County.
4. FILM ACADEMY: Sponsored by the Golden Globe Foundation (2024-2025), high schoolers learn about pre-production, production, and post production from industry officials; and utilize this knowledge to make their own commercials, documentaries, short films, and PSA’s with South Los Angeles as a backdrop.
