After school programs are held in many schools nationwide. This research reviews the knowledge, motivation and organizational influences related to staff's ability to provide active and engaging activity plans to the students enrolled in the Los Angeles Expanded Learning Program. The study utilized mixed methods via both a survey and focus groups. Thirty-six-line staff participated in the survey and 10 in focus groups in which the knowledge of planning and preparing activity plans, motivation to support youth's academic goals and having an organization that supports professional development were discussed. Data analysis indicated that Line Staff have the knowledge and motivation to provide active and engaged learning to youth which are identified as assets. Data also indicated gaps in the organizational influences such as that Line Staff struggle to trust the administration. Specific recommendations for practice are provided. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]