LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Freedom Summer Program is back for a second year, and this time at George Washington Carver Park in the unincorporated Willowbrook community. The program offers more than eight weeks of engaging workshops and activities designed to help residents build new skills, explore new experiences, and access healthy foods and other valuable community resources. All programs are free and open to Second District residents.

Supervisor Mitchell’s Freedom Summer Program extends the impact of her annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair by kicking-off at the event and continuing for over two months, to ensure residents have ongoing access to meaningful resources throughout the summer.

Supervisor Mitchell shared, “Each year, through our Juneteenth celebration, we ask ourselves: What does freedom mean today, and how can we help make it a reality? Freedom is realized when every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s why we’re investing in programs that nourish minds, strengthen families, open doors to new careers, and connect residents with resources that improve their quality of life.”

A new addition to this year’s Freedom Summer Program is the free Beach Bus, which provides transportation every Saturday at 9 a.m. from Carver Park to Dockweiler Beach through September 5. The Beach Bus departs Dockweiler Beach at 3 p.m. to return to Carver Park, making it easier for families and residents to enjoy Los Angeles County’s coastline and participate in healthy outdoor recreation at no cost.

Freedom Summer Programing includes:

A high energy program blending life skills, academic enrichment, and flag football to help youth learn, grow, and stay active.

Gain full production team experience through hands on training, multimedia classes, community outreach, access to a complete multimedia studio, and youth programming including summer camp opportunities.

A free, hands-on summer STEAM program where young people build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills through technology, creativity, mentorship, and collaborative projects that explore future career pathways.

A script to screen program for ages 12–24 that prepares young people for careers in the entertainment industry. Offered onsite as a cohort, with stipends provided for all participants.

A community popup farmers market providing fresh food access.

Residents can learn more and sign-up for Freedom Summer by visiting: https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/freedom-summer/

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