JumpStart Program
This program starts in August-May. We meet on Saturdays.
Open to girls in the 8th-12th grade.
New Membership Enrollment: July
Annual Registration Fee: $65.00
JumpStart is a mentoring initiative that offers a range of positive learning experiences for young people, including education, life skills support, and more to empower teens with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive in advance.
We address a variety of topics to equip our young people with skills to make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and cope with managing their lives in a healthy and productive manner.
Additionally, we create learning opportunities for parents, leaders, and other adults in the community.
Key Areas of Focus
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
This area of focus aims to help build responsible and caring leaders both in the home & community.
Career Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
This area of focus aims to provide opportunities for career exploration & skill improvement.
Health & Wellness
Leadership Development
Health & Wellness
This area of focus aims to provide health education and encourages preventative steps.
Recreation
Leadership Development
Health & Wellness
This area of focus aims to improve communication & social skills, physical activity, etc.
The Benefits of Positive Youth Development
Research shows the benefits are:
- Models positive social skills and facilitates interpersonal connections beyond family.
- Helps young people interpret and manage life challenges, including relationships with peers, parents, and other adults.
- Facilitates meaningful conversations that boost cognitive skills and provides perspective.
- Enhances self-esteem and self-confidence
- Promotes identity development and strengthens self-regulation.
- Lowers high school dropout rates