Zeitgeist means the spirit of the times. At ZCLC we are trying to capture that spirit and shape it into a positive force that affects the entire Los Angeles community.

ZCLC not only offers a safe place for students to come during non-school hours in a neighborhood noted for gang activity, but also trains high school mentors to provide homework help and act as positive role models for the younger students in a variety of enriching activities.

ZCLC also offers weekend workshops for parents such as Navigating through the LAUSD Magnet Program: Being an Advocate for your Child, and  How to Protect your Child from Predators.  For our students, there's math and money workshops and special gatherings for our former students who are now in middle school and high school.

Zeitgeist helps me to finish all of my homework.  They also help me with my writing, math, spelling and yoga.  When I first came here, I didn't want to be here.  I didn't want to to come here because I didn't think they would help me.  But when I saw the mentors and Ms. Robin help the other kids,  I got help too.  That's why I like Zeitgeist.
- Skie V., 3rd grade

Zeitgeist helps me learn new things like listening and reading.
- Valentino, 3rd grade  

Zeitgeist taught me to be thankful for everything.
- Brandon, 5th grade  

Zeitgeist helps me with my math, reading, language and how to treat people with respect.
- London, 3rd grade  

I like the field trips and working on the computers.
- Michael, 5th grade

Zeitgeist rocks!
- Amari, 5th grade