Cadets Rising youth program overview
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Program Overview

Cadets Rising

A youth enrichment organization developing the whole child — academically, physically, socially, and emotionally — through after-school sports, arts, STEM, and mentorship.

Building character, one cadet at a time.

The Challenge

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Too Many Students Are Falling Through the Cracks

The hours between 3pm and 6pm are the most critical — and most dangerous — time of day for young people. Without structured, enriching after-school programming, students face increased risk of academic failure, unsafe environments, and disengagement from school and community.

3–6pm

The highest-risk window for youth without supervision

K–12

Students served across all grade levels

90

Sessions in our flagship Round Robin Tutoring program

4

Core program areas: sports, arts, STEM, and tutoring

Our Solution

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Structured Enrichment That Develops the Whole Child

Cadets Rising fills the after-school gap with intentional, research-backed programming that addresses academic, physical, social, and emotional development simultaneously. Every program is grounded in the SCRR framework and designed to meet students where they are.

Our Framework

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The SCRR Model

Every program, interaction, and decision at Cadets Rising is guided by four core principles.

S

Self

Developing self-awareness, self-discipline, and a strong sense of personal identity and worth.

C

Collective

Fostering teamwork, community, and the understanding that individual success is strengthened by lifting others.

R

Root

Grounding students in their cultural heritage, history, and the values that anchor them through life's challenges.

R

Responsibility

Cultivating accountability — to oneself, to peers, to family, and to the broader community.

What We Offer

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Four Program Areas. One Unified Mission.

01

Sports Enrichment

Cadet Hoops Basketball Association

Holistic development through structured athletic programming for elementary, middle, and high school students. Focused on teamwork, discipline, violence prevention, and leadership.

45–120 min sessions · 10 sessions per block · All grade levels

02

Arts & STEM

Club Cadets — Arts Education

An after-school arts education program amplifying youth voices through thematic projects, chess, STEM activities, and arts clubs that build self-expression and critical thinking.

45–90 min sessions · 10 sessions per block · Chess · STEM · Arts

03

Academic Enrichment

Round Robin Tutoring

A comprehensive 90-session program rotating students through English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Physical Education — 40 focused minutes per subject per session.

120 min sessions · 90 sessions total · ELA · Math · PE

04

Family & Staff

Community Workshops

Workshops for parents, staff, and students covering social media safety, sexual harassment awareness, and empathy — building a safer, more connected community.

Multiple topics · Parents · Staff · Students

Grant Compliance

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21st Century Grant Fidelity Support

Cadets Rising provides hands-on consulting to help programs maintain compliance with 21st Century Community Learning Center grant requirements — from data integrity and attendance tracking to SMV document review and site visit preparation.

  • Data integrity review and correction
  • Attendance tracking system setup and training
  • Club registration and activity documentation
  • Staff training on compliance procedures
  • SMV document review and preparation
  • On-site visit support and modeling

Work With Us

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Partner With Cadets Rising

We work with schools, community organizations, and funders to bring structured enrichment programming to the students who need it most. Whether you're looking to host a program, fund a block of sessions, or collaborate on grant compliance — we'd love to connect.

School Partnership

Bring Cadets Rising programs to your campus as an after-school enrichment provider.

Funder & Donor

Support a program block, sponsor a student cohort, or fund operational capacity.

Grant Consulting Client

Engage our consultant to strengthen your 21st CCLC grant compliance and documentation.

Ready to Build Something Together?

Reach out to learn more about bringing Cadets Rising to your school or community, or to discuss funding and partnership opportunities.