At Playa Del Rey Elementary "each child is valued as an individual and is given the opportunity to spread his or her wings in a safe, loving, and academically challenging environment." Students of Playa Del Rey will have their choice of a variety of programs designed to enhance their academic coursework, including visual arts, choral music, theatre arts, dance and orchestra. In addition to the fun stuff, Playa Del Rey students have access to free after-school programs, daily homework assistance, a computer lab, and the ability to work with an organic learning garden that will create an appreciation for the environment. Students also perform community service on and off-campus, learning to become great members of Culver City.