In an ongoing effort to keep children out of gangs, the Los Angeles Angels opened their gates June 14, to over 500 at-risk students as a reward for improved behavior and for staying away from gangs. The students arrived at 3:30 p.m. receiving early access to Angel Stadium, where they were seated behind the dugout for an opportunity to be greeted by Angels players, coaches, and broadcasters prior to the team's stretch and warm up.

More than 500 students, in grades 4 through 8, attended the game as the Angels faced the Milwaukee Brewers. The students came from 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools and four middle schools in Anaheim, Buena Park, Orange, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Stanton.

In September 2009, over 800 students with severe behavioral problems, including some with as many as 10 suspensions in one school year, were identified by the Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP) as being high-risk for gang exposure and activity. With an end-reward of attending an Angels game as a VIP guest, the students were challenged to complete the school year with improved attendance and grades, no suspensions, and involvement in positive after school activities. Over 500 students have successfully met that challenge.

Over 100 law enforcement personnel were in attendance to congratulate the students, including Orange County Sheriff's Department Chiefs Paul D'Auria and Dan Dwyer from the Cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, respectively.