Homework Help
Students receive academic support and encouragement in a structured setting, helping them build confidence, stay organized, and develop effective study habits for success in and out of the classroom.
Enrichment Activities
Students participate in diverse enrichment experiences that spark curiosity, build new skills, and encourage creativity, personal growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
Farm to Table Gardening
Students plant, maintain, and harvest from the junior high garden, learning responsibility, teamwork, and sustainability while connecting hands-on gardening experiences to shared meals and culinary learning.
Nutrition & Culinary Skills
Access to nutritious food and hands-on culinary learning help students build healthy habits, practical life skills, and an understanding of food’s role in overall well-being. BIG thank you to RALEY’S for their generous support!
Mentorship-Driven Character Development
Through consistent adult mentorship, we help students grow in kindness, respect, self-control, and leadership—shaping the way they treat one another and themselves.
Games & Tournaments
Structured games and friendly tournaments provide students with opportunities to build relationships, practice sportsmanship, and develop teamwork in a fun, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
Leadership Program
Students participate in guided leadership development focused on goal setting, vision building, and personal growth, gaining meaningful experience, graduation support, and resume-building opportunities for future success.
Internship Opportunities
We are expanding our network of local business partnerships to connect students with meaningful internships, providing hands-on experience, professional skill development, and career exploration opportunities. BIG thank you to AB Tools for their generosity & support!
Foundry Volunteering
Students serve through meaningful volunteer opportunities that support the youth center and school campus, building responsibility, teamwork, and pride as they contribute to a positive community environment.
Community Volunteering
Students engage in community-based volunteer opportunities that partner with local organizations, building civic responsibility, teamwork, and an understanding of the impact of serving others beyond the youth center.
4th of July Parade
Students collaborate to design and build a parade float, proudly representing the Foundry while developing teamwork, creativity, and community pride through active participation in a local civic tradition.
Jr. High Summer Camps
Our summer camps provide middle school students with structured activities, positive mentorship, and enriching experiences that foster friendships, personal growth, and a strong sense of belonging.
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Our Glen Edwards Middle School site is a vibrant hub where 6th-8th graders can grow, join in exciting activities, connect with empathetic & encouraging adults, and find a positive sense of belonging.
More information HERE!
Our Lincoln High School site is open to LHS students during lunch and LHS, PHS, & ATLAS students after school, providing opportunities to grow, join activities, connect with empathetic and encouraging adults, and discover a place to belong.
More information HERE!
Our fun & caring team brings a wealth of experience in working with youth including tutoring, childcare, summer camps, service trips abroad, and academic support. Learn more about our team HERE.
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our programs, bringing energy and support to everything we do. From assisting with activities to helping behind the scenes, their presence makes a meaningful impact.
Learn more about volunteering HERE.
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