Support

Why Give to The Learning Centers at Fairplex?

 

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID #95-4686764), The Learning Centers at Fairplex (TLC) must raise the necessary funds for its annual operations in order to provide these relevant and impactful educational programs to community participants at no or very low cost.

Revenues for The Learning Centers at Fairplex come from a variety of sources, including individual donations, special events, grants from corporate and private foundations, government contracts and other earned income.

In its steadfast commitment to education, the Los Angeles County Fair Association generously underwrites most of the administrative costs for these programs. As a result, more than 90% of all dollars raised from these other sources directly benefit programmatic costs for The Learning Centers at Fairplex.

 

HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

acres of hands-on learning space at Fairplex
participants in the September 2011 FairKids Field Trips
hours of career and technical class time in 22 different CTEC classes
young community leaders exposed to new opportunities through the Junior Fair Board
children enrolled at the Child Development Center in the 2011-2012 school year

 
       
Fairtime Education =
Learning + Fun
CTEC = A Trained Workforce + A Future
Junior Fair Board = Leadership
+ Open Doors
Child Development Center =
Child Care + Opportunities


“This was my first time to
the Fair. I had a blast. I will
probably never be able to
go there again so thanks
for making my experience
last a lifetime. I will never
forget it… As I walked
around I saw many things that they don’t have
anywhere else. “
- Jasmin, Grade 6

Truly a celebration of lifelong learning for children and
adults alike, the Fairtime Education programs ensure
opportunities are aligned with the current academic
and social interests of the community.

“CTEC was a good experience.
It was a great opportunity to take practical courses in
something I was interested and now I have a job in that field.”
- Ruth Razo, CTEC graduate and current hospitality
employee at McKinley’s Grille

“While it helps high school students develop into leaders, we also have the opportunity to give back to the community in a multitude of ways.”
- Benjamen Schoenberg, Junior Fair Board student at Glendora High School


“Everything that has happened since we’ve been at the CDC inspires me to do better for myself and Peyton.”
- Kim Mayorquin, CDC parent

A premier child development model educating and preparing children, families and tomorrow’s teachers to succeed in a diverse and changing world.

Industry experts and professional educators team-up to teach career and technical education in a hands-on environment at our 543-acre “classroom without walls” at Fairplex.

A leadership program that involves high school students to experience, in a hands-on environment, the daily operation of Fairplex while developing leadership skills and serving the community. These exemplary students are awarded a cash scholarship at the end of the year.