Youth Mentorship
Consistent, caring adult mentors who walk alongside each student through school, family, and personal goals.
- One-to-one and small-group mentoring
- Monthly goal check-ins with mentors
- Family communication and support
Programs
Ten tracks. One goal: young people who thrive.
Every CARE program blends relationship, instruction, and hands-on practice. Students move through all ten tracks across the Saturday Academy year.
Leadership Development
Youth learn to lead themselves and others through public speaking, teamwork, and project ownership.
- Student-led service projects
- Public speaking labs
- Peer leadership council
Social-Emotional Learning
Practical skills for self-awareness, empathy, healthy relationships, and responsible decision-making.
- Emotion regulation practice
- Empathy and communication
- Healthy peer boundaries
Financial Literacy
Money confidence for real life: budgeting, saving, credit, and the basics of building wealth.
- Budget-building workshops
- Credit and banking basics
- Saving and investing 101
Conflict Resolution
De-escalation and peacemaking skills youth can use at school, at home, and in the community.
- Peer mediation training
- De-escalation role-play
- Restorative practices
Career Readiness
Exposure to careers and the practical tools to pursue them — from résumés to real interviews.
- Résumé and interview prep
- Career site visits
- Mentor job shadowing
Mental-Health Awareness
Reducing stigma and equipping youth to recognize, name, and seek support for mental health needs.
- Stress and coping strategies
- Guest licensed practitioners
- Referral and family resources
Civic Responsibility
Understanding local government, advocacy, and how young voices shape their own neighborhoods.
- City council visits
- Advocacy 101
- Voter and civics education
Archery & Outdoor Education
Focus, patience, and confidence built outdoors through certified archery instruction and hiking.
- Certified archery instruction
- Guided hikes and trail days
- Outdoor safety and stewardship
Community Service
Hands-on service projects that connect students to their neighbors and build lifelong habits of giving.
- Neighborhood clean-ups
- Food and supply drives
- Service hour documentation
Outdoor education
Confidence built on the range and the trail
Archery teaches focus and patience. Hiking builds endurance, teamwork, and a sense of stewardship for the outdoors.
Next step
Ready to join a cohort?
Applications for the Saturday Academy are open to youth ages 10–18.