Saturday Academy
A full year of growth, every Saturday
The CARE Saturday Academy serves youth ages 10–18 with mentorship, life skills, outdoor education, and service — all in one consistent weekly rhythm.
Ages served
10–18
Cohort length
10 Saturdays
Session hours
10 AM – 1 PM
Meals & materials
Included
What students learn
Ten skill areas woven through the year
Each Saturday combines mentorship time, a skills workshop, and an activity or service block.
Youth Mentorship
Leadership Development
Social-Emotional Learning
Financial Literacy
Conflict Resolution
Career Readiness
Mental-Health Awareness
Civic Responsibility
Archery & Outdoor Education
Community Service
Student expectations
- Attend scheduled Saturday sessions consistently
- Arrive on time and ready to participate
- Treat mentors and peers with respect
- Complete a capstone community service project
- Set and review three personal goals each term
Student benefits
- A trained, background-checked mentor for the full cohort
- Hands-on workshops in ten skill areas
- Outdoor experiences including archery and hiking
- Documented community service hours for school and scholarships
- Meals and program materials included
- Family orientation, updates, and showcase day
Parent information
- • All mentors and staff complete background checks and CARE training.
- • Session location is shared with families upon registration.
- • Drop-off begins at 9:45 AM; pick-up is at 1:00 PM.
- • Meals and materials are provided at no cost to families.
- • Outdoor activities are supervised by certified instructors.
- • Families receive monthly progress updates by email.
Questions? Send them to our team through the Contact page and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Family paperwork
Accepted families receive the parent handbook, medical release, and photo consent forms directly from CARE staff before the first session.
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