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Cadet Hoops Basketball Association: Sports Enrichment Program

Component: Violence Prevention/Student Safety & Leadership Development

Program Overview

The Cadet Hoops Basketball Association offers a Sports Enrichment Program for elementary, middle, and high school students. Our mission is to provide an exceptional educational and athletic experience focused on holistic development, student safety, violence prevention, and leadership.

Core Values & Virtues

The program emphasizes four core values (Self, Collective, Root, Responsibility - SCRR) and ten essential virtues for character development: Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Helpfulness, Friendliness, Courtesy, Kindness, Thriftiness, Bravery, Cleanliness, and Reverence.

Program Structure

• Target: Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
• Session Duration: 45 to 120 minutes
• Sessions per Block: 10
• Focus: Holistic Educational and Athletic Development

Join Us

Empower the next generation by developing their skills on the court and their character off it!

Cadet Clubs is an after-school arts education program focused on thematic projects. It amplifies youth voices through arts to develop students into academically successful, engaged, and responsible citizens by fostering self-expression, critical thinking, and collaboration.

The program runs in 10-session blocks, with each session lasting 45-90 minutes.

Club offerings, led by experienced facilitators, integrate arts and youth voice:

• Chess: Develops strategy, problem-solving, and patience.
• STEM: Focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on projects.
• Podcasting: Teaches digital media literacy, storytelling, and audio production.
• Dance: Promotes physical fitness, coordination, and self-expression.
• STEP: Builds teamwork, precision, and performance skills.
• Boxing: Emphasizes discipline, conditioning, confidence, and stress relief.
• Martial Arts: Promotes self-regulation, confidence, stress relief, and conditioning.

Component: (Leadership Development and Civic Engagement)

GOAL/MISSION: 

The goal of this curriculum is to introduce youth — especially those from underrepresented communities — to the foundational principles of aviation and drone technology through hands-on, inspiring experiences. Students will gain technical knowledge, explore real-world applications, and build personal confidence. Each session is designed to bridge STEM learning with self-leadership, preparing students for both professional and personal flight.

Program Pathway & Impact

This Drone & Aviation Discovery Program is thoughtfully designed not only to inspire and educate youth about the exciting world of aviation and drone technology but also to serve as a critical feeder program into a broader pipeline for aviation career development. Through our partnership with the prestigious Tuskegee Aviation Program, students who complete this curriculum will gain a direct pathway and strong foundation toward obtaining their private pilot’s license.

🎯 Why Attendance Matters
Every day counts! The more days you’re here, the more you learn, grow, and get rewarded. Cadets Rising is making attendance exciting with fun prizes, events, and celebrations all year long!

• Weekly Shout-Outs: Come every day and hear your name called for perfect attendance!
• Monthly Prizes: Gift cards, snacks, and cool experiences.
• Quarterly Rewards: Keep your attendance above 95% and earn big recognition.
• Improvement Counts: Show progress and get rewarded too!

Component: (Leadership Development and Civic Engagement)

Program Overview: Cadet Mentors program will connect college and high school student athlete leaders to elementary & middle school youth to provide weekly programs that are specifically designed to assist the youth in their social development and academic aspirations..  Through exploration of literature, media and engaging activities that are centered around The Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship) this program will cultivate literacy, positive identity and self esteem. Sessions include snacks, merch & program supplies. Session time ranges from 45 - 90 minutes.  10 sessions per block. 

Cadets Rising Shark Tank Program

Component: (Leadership Development and Civic Engagement)

Program Overview:

The Cadets Rising Shark Tank Program is a dynamic and interactive initiative designed for middle school and high school students, providing them with a unique opportunity to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by the popular television show, this program empowers students to develop, pitch, and refine their business ideas while cultivating essential skills in innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving. By engaging in this exciting competition, participants gain practical experience that enhances their academic lives and personal growth. Each session lasts between 45 to 90 minutes and is structured into 14 sessions per block.

Component: (Leadership Development and Civic Engagement)

Program Overview: An enriching program centered on core values, designed to integrate a unique blend of activity-based learning and movement. Our aim is to introduce and reinforce the principles of Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Helpfulness, Friendliness, Courtesy, Kindness, Thriftiness, Bravery, Cleanliness, and Reverence.

Participants begin each session with an engaging daily lesson before being divided into groups to partake in a series of collaborative exercises. These activities are designed to encourage teamwork and facilitate positive peer interactions, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Each session lasts between 45 to 90 minutes and is structured into 10 sessions per block. 

Join us as we empower participants to embody these essential values while enjoying a dynamic and enriching experience!

This 90-session program, designed for elementary and middle school students, consists of 120-minute sessions that rotate through English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Physical Education (40 minutes per subject). Students are grouped according to their academic performance and participate in all three subjects. Instructors, approved by both the principal and the Cadet program director, are responsible for curriculum delivery and receive bi-weekly compensation from Cadet SCRR.

We provide a diverse range of workshops designed for parents, staff, and students, encompassing:

• Social Media Education and Awareness (targeted at parents)
• Sexual Harassment Awareness (for both staff and students)
• Empathy: A New Perspective (for staff)

Community School Grant Fidelity:

Having trouble keeping up and adhering to 21st century grant guidelines and fidelity checklist?  Our grant fidelity consultant will handle all data integrity, attendance tacking, club registrations and modeling. Our grant fidelity consultant will help train your existing personnel on how to maintain the grant guidelines.  Additional add-ons for SMV document review & site visits.