Program Summary:
This 12-week rites of passage program empowers youth through resilience, self-awareness, unity, leadership, and community responsibility. Rooted in the RBG and Pan-African movement, the program emphasizes discipline, cultural identity, and community upliftment.
Cohort Status: In progress (Enrollment closed)
Ages: 8 – 17
Cohort Start Date: January 17, 2026
Frequency: Once per week
Day & Time: Saturdays, 9:45 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Bret Tarver Learning Center / 1516 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Orientation Date: January 10, 2026
Program Cost: $300 (installment plans and ESA available)
Topics Covered:
Leadership & Teamwork · African History & Cultural Heritage · Mental & Emotional Resilience · Economic Empowerment & Financial Literacy · Physical Wellness & Self-Defense · Civic Engagement · Art, Music & Cultural Expression
Program Summary:
This 12-week rites of passage program empowers youth through resilience, self-awareness, unity, leadership, and community responsibility. Rooted in the RBG and Pan-African movement, the program emphasizes discipline, cultural identity, and community upliftment.
Cohort Status: In progress (Enrollment closed)
Ages: 8 – 17
Cohort Start Date: January 17, 2026
Frequency: Once per week
Day & Time: Saturdays, 9:45 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Bret Tarver Learning Center / 1516 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Orientation Date: January 10, 2026
Program Cost: $300 (installment plans and ESA available)
Topics Covered:
Leadership & Teamwork · African History & Cultural Heritage · Mental & Emotional Resilience · Economic Empowerment & Financial Literacy · Physical Wellness & Self-Defense · Civic Engagement · Art, Music & Cultural Expression