THE GREIG SMITH LAPD DEVONSHIRE YOUTH CENTER IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN YOUTH, REDUCING JUVENILE CRIME AND CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES. THE YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING SUMMER VACATION. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL YOUTH WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND PROVIDE THE WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MENTORSHIP OF DEDICATED POLICE OFFICERS AND ENTHUSIASTIC LOCAL VOLUNTEERS. THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDSAY FROM THE HOURS OF 1-6PM TO ALL YOUTH AGES 7 THROUGH 17, INCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER VACTION. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, DANCE, MARTIAL ART INSTRUCTION, LITERACY SUPPORT, ART, BOXING, SCIENCE CLASSES, SPORTS CLINICS AND COMPETITIONS, TEEN LEADERSHIP, COMPUTER ACCESS AND FIELD TRIPS.