WISDOM &

WORTH

YOUTH WELLNESS

INITIATIVE

Designed for 5th - 8th Grade Students

Through weekly creative arts, wellness activities, and personal development groups, students will explore who they are, gain tools for resilience and self-expression, and connect with peers in ways that support long-term well-being.

Fall 2025 Cycle
Schedule & Dates

September 20 – December 20, 2025*
Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center
2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004

*The program will be closed on November 29, 2025

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Why This Age Matters

Identity Shifts: Early adolescence is when young people begin to explore who they are, while navigating big emotional and social shifts.

Mental Health Risk: Nearly half of all mental health challenges begin by age 14, making this stage a critical window for prevention and support.

Peer Influence: Between ages 8–14, friendships and peer groups strongly shape emotional and social well-being, sometimes even more than parents.

Emotional Growth: This is a pivotal time for learning emotional awareness and healthy ways to manage stress and regulate feelings.

How We Support
5th - 8th Grade Students

The Wisdom & Worth Youth Wellness Initiative is built on a core framework of personal development, creative arts, and wellness. These three pillars aren’t separate pieces—they work together in every part of the program.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Group circles and guided workshops help youth build self-confidence, explore their strengths, and practice skills that support healthy decision-making.
CREATIVE ARTS

From music to painting to storytelling, expressive arts sessions give youth space to share their voices, celebrate culture, and find joy in creative expression.
WELLNESS

Breathing exercises, yoga, and reflection activities help youth manage stress, stay present, and develop resilience in everyday life.

Why This Program Matters

Kids are navigating a lot at home, in school, and with friends. This program gives them a safe space to grow, build confidence, and learn skills that carry over into everyday life.

Program Experience

Students can expect a welcoming flow each Saturday:

Breakfast to start the day: Grab a bite and get settled.
Group time: Circles for sharing and listening.
Hands-on projects: Activities that spark creativity and self-expression.
Wellness break: Mind-body tools like mindfulness or movement.
Encouragement throughout: Staff and interns who guide and support.

Each Saturday is familiar yet fresh. Students build confidence, express themselves in new ways, and leave with skills they can carry into home, school, and social groups.

The program is overseen by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is also an experienced musician and military veteran, bringing both professional expertise and personal understanding of why creative expression, service, and mental health support are essential for our youth.

Program Value & Investment

This program is valued at over $1,500 per student, but thanks to our generous supporters, families will only have to make a small deposit of $25 to secure their child’s spot in the program.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students to keep the program small, personal, and impactful.

Creative Arts & Literacy Curriculum with Reading with a Rapper
Ceramic Arts Projects with Third Coast Clay
Podcasting & Content Creation + Weekly Mind-Body Wellness Activities (such as yoga and breath work) with Klevah of The Miseducation of HipHop
Community Service Project & Puppy Yoga Field Trip
Up to 6 individual and/or family therapy sessions for each student
Mentorship for boys through M.E.N. Inc.’s program
Program T-Shirts
Laptop use during the program
Breakfast and snacks each weekend provided by Amahle Outreach
A safe, engaging space with dedicated mentors and facilitators