AFRICAN RITES OF PASSAGE SYSTEMS
SATURDAY ADVANCED YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND MENTORING INITIATIVES
Philly Project PRIDE (Personal Recognition Ignites Deliberate Emotion)
• Sportsmanship, Sportswomanship and Athletic Training Regimen
• College Preparation and Career Awareness
• Character and Personal Development
• NFL-Based Flag Football League, Camp and Competitions
• Health and Nutrition Awareness Workshops
• Leadership Development and Motivation Seminars
• Community Services and Service Learning Activities
• Trips and Outings, and Career Shadowing Opportunities
• Community Mapping, and Resource Development
• Open to all participants
"Until our children rise beyond their expectations, we have much work to do"
Kenny Perry
Families and students interested in participating in FREE exciting enrichment programs need to get involved at University City High School (36th & Filbert).
The buzz is out and students are showing up. You are welcomed to attend so prepare yourself to have fun!
Advanced Rites of Passage (Accelerated Academies, Special Divisions, Ages 10 – 13, 14 – 18, and 19 - 24, Males & Females)
Rites of Passage Leadership Academy, Sentinel Scout and Warrior Academy, Swimming and SCUBA Diving, Martial Arts Academies, Digital Video Academy, Advanced Drumming Classes, Advanced Warrior Council, Sports Competitions, Step Team and Drill Instruction, African Centered Heritage Clubs, Wilderness Survival Trips, College Trips, ATV/4-Wheeler Trips, PFT Physical Fitness Training, Security Training Academy, Skirmish Paintball League, Annual Skiing and Snowboarding Trip, Service Learning Credits, and Social Activities.
Open to all Advanced Youth Participants
Pro Sports Basketball and Athletic Training Program
• Sports Management Classes
• Mentoring Workshops: Becoming Student Athletes
• Athletic Training Classes; Sports Academic Classes
• NBA Athletes’ Sponsored Summer Basketball Camp
• Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, and Soccer
• Basic and Advanced Chess Academy and Tournament(s)
Open to participants in Grades 9 to 11 {Others may inquire}
Sentinel Basketball Tournament League
• 3 on 3 Man Tournament • Ages 14+ - 18 {Young Men}
• Team Tournaments • Ages 14+ - 18 {Young Women}
• Shoot Out Competitions • Ages 12+ - 13 {Young Boys}
• Trophies, Give-A-Ways • Ages 12+ - 13 {Young Ladies}
• All Star Games (Unlimited Ages) • Championship Prizes
• Skills and Training Clinics
• Team Jerseys, T-Shirts
Advanced Youth Leadership Council and Training Academy
• Computer Repair and Refurbishing Academy
• Computer Engineering Academy (Build & take a computer home)
• City-Wide Youth African Drumming and Dance Troupe
• City Wide Rites of Passage and Youth Advisory Council
• African History/Jeopardy Competition (For Prizes)
• Community-Based Service Learning Projects (High School Credits)
• City-Wide Youth Rites Of Passage Government {Advanced Youth}
• Safe and Drug Free Schools Youth Advisory Council
• Safe and Drug Free Schools Parents’ Advisory Council
Open to any and all participants
Academic Excellence, College and Career Planning Sequence
• Petersons’ Guide Workshops: College and Career Preparation
• SAT and ACT Preparation Classes/Workshops
• Foreign Language Courses–includes Espanol, Arabic, French, Chinese, Swahili, Portuguese, & Metu Neter (Black Egyptian Hieroglyphics)
• African American Studies/History Course Service Learning Project -Half (1/2) and One (1) credit service learning projects towards High
* School graduation (applies only to students from the School District of Philadelphia, in 10th through 12th grades, unless otherwise noted)
• Leadership & Resiliency Program (RBI) Saturday Academy Activities
Open to any and all participants
