I Believe in Myself Youth Program

The Mentoring Young Minds I Believe in Myself Program is a year-round youth mentoring and enrichment initiative designed to help elementary through high school students develop leadership, accountability, teamwork, and lifelong success skills in a safe and supportive environment. The program utilizes a layered mentoring model in which experienced adult educators and program leaders serve as mentors to high school students, who in turn mentor elementary and middle school students, creating a structured pathway for leadership development, positive peer influence, and meaningful relationship-building. 

The summer component emphasizes enrichment, leadership, and wellness, offering students engaging, hands-on experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and positive decision-making. Through social-emotional learning, life skills development, physical activity, and team-based activities, students develop the skills needed for personal growth and long-term success. 

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. 

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.