Students in Calexico helping paint over graffiti.

Students in the project learn that they can make a difference. ACE students get to participate in community projects during the program during workshops, field trips or activities. Students learn of the various community projects that are available in the County or perhaps start a project of their own. Examples of ACE community projects are Christmas toy drives for foster children, helping at the local Convalescent Homes, community "clean-up" or giving food to the homeless.

	ACE students & staff picture in front of all the food collected for the homeless.
	ACE students handing out the food to the homeless.
	Calexico students cleaning up their community.

	Calexico students helping plant some trees.
	Students involved in car wash fundraiser.
	Students raising money for field trips.
	Member of our student Student Leadership Council.
	Member of our student Student Leadership Council.

FAMILY PICNICS

Students enrolled in the program who display leadership potential can participate in the ACE Youth Leadership Council. These students help plan and coordinate field trips, activities and family picnics. The "family picnics" are weekend BBQ activities for ACE students and their families. We usually have a mix of food, games, sports, contests, prizes, music, etc.

	Students and family enjoying their food.
	Musical chairs competition for the mothers.
	Potato sack race for students.
	Musical chairs competition for students.
	A game of volleyball.

LEADERSHIP CAMP

Other opportunities of are leadership enhancement camps in the San Diego area where students would learn team-building skills and be able to experience the ropes course. The "Ropes Course" in San Diego offers a variety of individual challenges. Students who participate improve on their self-esteem, team-building and communication skills. Some students also get the opportunity to stay overnight at Camp Stevens or Camp Virgina in Julian, CA.