What is ”Build My Spirit”?
Build My Spirit is a program for low-income BIPOC youth, ages 5 to 17, in San Diego. It runs before and after school. The program promotes connection to nature, wellness, healthy coping skills, and resilience. Participants will learn how to protect the earth’s human and natural resources. We give youth tools to lead productive, healthy, and principled lives. ASCENDtials helps people overcome these challenges. We use old wisdom and modern ideas to create programs for youth.
We aim to help young people. We want them to stay healthy, know themselves better, build strong communities, and protect our planet. By working together, we can create a better future for everyone.
Expected Outcomes of the Build My Spirit Program
Holistic Wellness Training
Enhanced Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Comprehensive Child Care and Wellness Programs
Kemetic Yoga and Everyday Wellness Training
Nature-Based Learning and Outdoor Activities
Understanding Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Meet Our Experts
Meet our Partner: Park Takeover
Park Takeover is a gathering of Black families in San Diego parks. These events create a joyful space for Black children to play and connect with peers. By bringing Black families together, Park Takeover fosters a sense of community and healing. Through shared experiences, they build lasting bonds and celebrate Black culture.
We’re thrilled to partner with Park Takeover to introduce Kemetic Yoga to Black children. This practice helps kids connect with themselves and nature through breathing exercises. Look out for us at a park near you!
Our Mission: Empowering the Next Generation
The “Build My Spirit” program is dedicated to reaching and empowering socio-economically disadvantaged youth, particularly in East and West Africa, through Ascendtials programming. We prioritize instilling strong values and boundaries to protect our youth from life’s challenges. Our goal is to equip them with the knowledge and skills to thrive in existing systems while working towards dismantling inequalities. By fostering creative learning, we lay the groundwork for future success.
Program Foundation
This program is the cornerstone of our organization. We believe in empowering young people by fostering open dialogue around relevant issues. Our science-based education approach is fundamental to self-discovery and purpose.
We at ASCENDtials believe that a just and fair society is possible.
The Build My Spirit program provides youth with knowledge about nature, their place in society, wellness tools, coping strategies, creative thinking, problem-solving, and overall quality of life. It also supports families by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children to learn and develop lifelong skills.
The program aims to help children tap into their true potential, leading to a healthier, happier, productive, and fulfilled life. Caregivers can rest assured that their children are well-cared for.
Reach out to dir@ascendtials.org. View the partner page for more information!
We created a sample template. There are 8 sessions a month, 4 yoga sessions a month, and a combination of 4 other sessions of art, music and healing sessions.
Sessions are from 45 minutes to an hour long.
Students range from 3rd-8th grade.
At a park near you.
Yes, there will be onboarding sessions to familiarize experts with the curriculum and materials before the program launch.
Yes, training on the curriculum will be provided as part of the onboarding process for all sessions.
Depending on the expert, experts can earn up to $250 per session.
The schedule will be during the week.
