Youth Programs

K-5th Grade - Monday - Friday 3:30pm-6pm

S.A.Y. Yes! empowers elementary school children to build strong foundations for

success through engaging after-school programming. In this nurturing environment,

students discover their unique strengths, develop essential life skills, and embrace

positive values that will guide them throughout their lives. Through structured activities,

mentoring relationships, and character-building experiences, children learn to believe

in themselves while gaining the social and cultural awareness needed to thrive.

4th - 6th Grade - Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-8pm

Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, students develop strong character,

leadership skills, and the confidence to make positive choices. Our program builds

future community leaders by focusing on personal empowerment, compassionate

decision-making, and the strength to resist negative influences. Each activity is

designed to help young people discover their voice while learning valuable life skills

that will serve them throughout their journey.

7th - 8th Grade - Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-8pm

Our engaging program equips youth with vital tools for success - from mastering

effective communication and time management to understanding healthy boundaries

and personal accountability. Through guided activities and community service,

students build character while discovering their power to create positive change.

These real-world experiences help shape confident, responsible young people who

take pride in contributing to their neighborhood's growth.

9th - 12th Grade - Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-8pm

Building on the foundation of Junior Leaders in Training, this advanced program

deepens students' leadership skills while strengthening family bonds through

increased parent and caregiver engagement. Youth explore their future through

career workshops and hands-on service learning, developing crucial time

management abilities and personal motivation. These structured experiences

prepare students for success while fostering meaningful connections with both family

and community.

Learn to Earn equips youth with real-world job skills through hands-on landscaping

experience. Participants earn while they learn, mastering professional skills from

property maintenance to client relations. Working on Hope Center properties and

serving community clients, students develop strong work ethics, business awareness,

and personal responsibility while providing valuable services to local seniors and

organizations.

Monday’s 7:30pm - 9:30pm w/dinner

Men's Fraternity guides participants on a transformative journey to authentic

manhood through our comprehensive development program. Led by Hope

Center KC's male mentors, this year-round brotherhood focuses on building well-

rounded men through mental, social, spiritual, cultural, and emotional growth.

Our structured approach uses four core tenets and developmental assets to

help men discover their full potential and positive impact in our community.