REGISTRATION:
To register for the Hollywood PAL karate program, please call 213 847 4382 for more information. To sign up, you will need to bring a copy of your child’s latest report card, a passport-sized photo, medical insurance/provider information, and a check or money order made out to Hollywood PAL for $33 which includes the first month’s fees, along with a uniform. Thereafter, monthly dues are $10 per month per family. To register for soccer or basketball, call the PAL office at 213 847 4382.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
Hollywood PAL offers a wide variety of athletic programs including soccer, basketball, and karate. All programs aresupervised by police officers and are held at secure locations throughout Hollywood.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Hollywood PAL offers various 8-10 week enrichment courses during the year, including yoga, dance, and theater appreciation. Details: Call the PAL office (213 847 4382) for more information

MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM
The martial arts program serves  approximately 50-100 boys and girls, ages 6-17.   Tae Kwon Do classes are taught by Ron Sanchez, recently retired from LAPD, most recently as Commanding Officer of Hollywood Division.  He is assisted by two former students who have ascended to the level of Black Belt, Mr. Bradley Rodriguez and Ms. Yahaira Rodriguez, and  Mr. Michael Yun, who volunteers his time one afternoon a week.  

The classes are broken down by rank or belt.  PAL kids compete is a variety of tournaments throughout the year and also participate in exhibitions, such as at the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro LA and the LAPD National Night Out.

SOCCER PROGRAM
The soccer program currently has approximately 42 boys and girls participating.  The teams compete in various  leagues based in Los Angeles. Each league, based on age, has a playoff system and championship game.

Details: Practices are Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-8:30pm at Fairfax High School (7850 Melrose Ave in Hollywood).  Games are typically played on Saturdays or Sundays.

JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY
Hollywood Junior Police Academy is a truly unique program that teaches children, in a safe and wholesome environment, about what it is like to do actual police work. During the 10-week program, kids are exposed to all facets of the job by participating in a variety of workshops taught by LAPD experts. Activities include touring the Hollywood police station, learning about crime scene investigation, visiting the Piper Tech-Air Support Division, seeing what life is like in juvenile hall, meeting members of the Bomb Squad and K9 Bomb detection unit, watching motorcycle demonstrations, and much more.

Details: Call Officer Zandy Terrones (213 847 4382) for more information.

FIELD TRIPS:
The Hollywood PAL kids are also treated to a wide variety of field trips once a month, visiting places they might not otherwise have the resources to attend. The trips also provide a fun environment in which to bond with police officers. Examples of recent trips include visits to Magic Mountain, the beach, Universal Studios, Los Angeles Zoo, LAPD Air Support and the LAPD Police Academy..

ANNUAL EVENTS:
Every year Hollywood PAL sponsors National Night Out, the PAL Summer Picnic and a children's Holiday Party. The children also have an opportunity to participate in California PAL events, such as Camporee, Beach Play Day, The Sacramento Experience and Life After High School.