Soccer is the foundation of all our programs. As a popular sport requiring minimal equipment, soccer is accessible to children regardless of economic status or physical characteristics. Soccer engages youth with their peers in vigorous activity and provides a platform for teaching fitness and nutrition. Youth who play soccer also acquire fundamental life skills like teamwork, leadership, and commitment.

Poetry is the enrichment focus of our elementary school program. Poetry transcends culture and language, develops creative thinking, promotes problem-solving, and instills public speaking skills. Writing and performing poetry gives youth an outlet to express emotionally charged experiences and can be a tool to inspire change. Creative writing also encourages a personal connection to literature, which deepens classroom engagement. Literacy skills are particularly important to a child’s educational development and have been shown to highly correlate with high school graduation rates.

One Hen Cirriculum guides students through the basics of starting a micro-business. Students learn about loans, marketing, product development, and the important role businesses have in the community. Students then donate the profits from their businesses to address an identified social issue. Students are able to become more socially conscious in their community, while practicing personal and business finance skills.