Kids Rank

Kids Rank pride program (cornerstone program):club groups-kids Rank calls them prides and they each typically involve 10 children-give members an opportunity to connect with those who understand the culture and challenges faced by others in similar circumstances. In this group environment they have a safe space to share their accomplishments, disappointments, anxieties and excitement without fear of judgments. Participants are then able to take on leadership roles through team-building exercises and project planning. Meetings include both structured elements meant to mirror, in age-appropriate ways, the behaviors of military organizations along with unstructured activities intended to inspire creativity and learning. This program emphasizes the importance of giving back through service related volunteer activities within the communities they currently call home. Prides meet once per week for 60-90 minute sessions spanning a 30-week period beginning annually in october.

Social skills and service programs:these programs serve to intentionally provide space and opportunity for personal growth in military-connected youth as they transition into adulthood. The programs provide weekly drop-in times to allow for small group bonding and skill building workshops promoting both hard and soft skills as well as service learning giving them real-world problem-solving abilities that can impact their communities. These programs include the Kids Rank entrepreneurial program, red cross training, future planning including public speaking and organization skills, and the Kids Rank media department.

Kids Rank transition summer camp:serving 30 children per each week session. The beginning of school is often a difficult transition for military youth. The Kids Rank camp serves to bridge the transition to a new community especially because of the pandemic. The camp serves as a way to help new military Kids joining the community to transition into the school year with some already established connections.