Programs & Services
I Believe in Myself Program
The I Believe in Myself Program is Mentoring Young Minds' signature youth development initiative designed to help elementary, middle, and high school students build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for future success. Through mentoring, whole-child wellness, educational enrichment, career exploration, and hands-on learning exp
The I Believe in Myself Program is Mentoring Young Minds' signature youth development initiative designed to help elementary, middle, and high school students build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for future success. Through mentoring, whole-child wellness, educational enrichment, career exploration, and hands-on learning experiences, participants gain the skills, relationships, and opportunities needed to thrive in school and in life.
Grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based youth development practices, the program provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can discover their strengths, set goals, build positive relationships, and explore new possibilities for their future.
Summer Program
The summer component of the I Believe in Myself Program combines mentoring, whole-child wellness, leadership development, and educational enrichment to create meaningful experiences for youth. Through physical activity, outdoor recreation, social-emotional learning, career exploration, team-building activities, and hands-on enrichment opp
The summer component of the I Believe in Myself Program combines mentoring, whole-child wellness, leadership development, and educational enrichment to create meaningful experiences for youth. Through physical activity, outdoor recreation, social-emotional learning, career exploration, team-building activities, and hands-on enrichment opportunities, participants build confidence, develop positive relationships, strengthen life skills, and discover new possibilities for their future.
School Year Program
School Year Program
During the school year, students engage in ongoing mentorship, academic support, and enrichment programming designed to foster individual growth, leadership development, and positive decision-making. This consistent support helps students stay engaged, build confidence, and succeed academically.
Program Approach
Program Approach
School Year Program
The I Believe in Myself Program follows evidence-based mentoring practices that respond to students’ individual developmental needs, foster positive relationships, and create supportive environments where students feel valued. Programming is led by experienced educators who serve as positive role models and emphasize integrity, commitment
The I Believe in Myself Program follows evidence-based mentoring practices that respond to students’ individual developmental needs, foster positive relationships, and create supportive environments where students feel valued. Programming is led by experienced educators who serve as positive role models and emphasize integrity, commitment, perseverance, and respect. Early implementation of the Mind Body Soul curriculum has shown positive outcomes, including improved behavior, increased focus, and stronger social-emotional skills.
Program Impact
Program Approach
Program Impact
Through consistent mentorship, academic support, and structured enrichment, students build the skills needed for academic success, personal growth, and long-term college and career readiness. The program strengthens students’ educational experiences while developing the confidence, character, and leadership skills essential for long-term success.
Youth Services
Mentoring
Educational Enrichment
Positive adult and teen role models who encourage confidence, character development, leadership, and responsible decision-making.
Educational Enrichment
Educational Enrichment
Hands-on learning experiences that reinforce academic success through tutoring, STEM activities, literacy, goal setting, and educational projects.
Leadership Development
Social-Emotional Learning
Activities that help youth build communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, confidence, and positive character.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
Programs that promote emotional wellness, resilience, self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, conflict resolution, and positive relationships.
Health & Wellness
Physical activity, recreation, fitness, nutrition awareness, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle experiences that support overall well-being.
College & Career Exploration
Career awareness, guest speakers, college exposure, goal setting, and activities that help youth explore future opportunities.
Life Skills
Outdoor Recreation
Physical Fitness
Experiences that help youth develop communication, decision-making, financial awareness, time management, goal setting, conflict resolution, and other practical skills for everyday life.
Physical Fitness
Outdoor Recreation
Physical Fitness
Youth participate in structured fitness activities that promote physical health, teamwork, confidence, coordination, and lifelong healthy habits.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Enrichment Experiences
Outdoor experiences encourage exploration, appreciation of nature, physical activity, teamwork, resilience, and overall well-being.
Enrichment Experiences
Enrichment Experiences
Enrichment Experiences
Educational field trips, cultural experiences, and community outings broaden perspectives, spark curiosity, and expose youth to new opportunities beyond the classroom.