Who We Are
Building Character, One Cadet at a Time
Cadets Rising is a youth enrichment organization dedicated to developing the whole child — academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Our Mission
Cadets Rising exists to provide safe, structured, and enriching after-school experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe every young person deserves access to quality programming that nurtures their potential and prepares them for life beyond the classroom.
Through sports, arts, STEM, tutoring, and community workshops, we meet students where they are — and walk alongside them as they grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.
The SCRR Framework
Everything we do is grounded in four core principles that guide our programs and our people.
Self
We help students develop self-awareness, self-discipline, and a strong sense of personal identity and worth.
Collective
We foster teamwork, community, and the understanding that individual success is strengthened by lifting others.
Root
We ground students in their cultural heritage, history, and the values that anchor them through life's challenges.
Responsibility
We cultivate accountability — to oneself, to peers, to family, and to the broader community.
Our Approach
We don't just run programs — we build relationships. Our staff and facilitators are trained to create environments where students feel seen, heard, and challenged to grow. Every session is designed with intentionality: balancing structure with creativity, rigor with joy.
Holistic Development
We address the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of every student.
Safety First
All programs prioritize student safety, violence prevention, and positive behavioral support.
Community Partnership
We work alongside schools, families, and community organizations to maximize impact.
Data-Driven Fidelity
We maintain rigorous attendance tracking, program documentation, and grant compliance standards.
Join the Movement
Whether you're a parent, educator, community partner, or supporter — there's a place for you in the Cadets Rising family.