AKA AKAdemy

AKAdemy Program

The AKA AKAdemy offers a structured, holistic youth development program that helps youth and adolescents broaden their view of society, receive positive mentoring, and pursue school success and a healthy, productive, sustainable community.

Our Approach

• Youth are viewed as a valued and respected asset to society
• Programs are focused on the developmental needs of adolescents
• Youth are viewed as partners in planning and program implementation
• Activities are designed to enhance the youth’s competence, connections, character, confidence, and contribution to society
• Activities provide a safe environment to develop positive social values and norms
• Adolescents should be engaged in activities that promote self-understanding, self-worth, a sense of belonging, and resiliency

Our Goals

• • Exposure to New Experiences
  • Academic Motivation
  • Positive Relationships with Peers
  • Program Engagement and Leadership
  • Sense of Belonging
  • Positive Relationships with Program Staff
  • Positive Pro-Social Behaviors
  • Academic Success
  • Motivation for Higher Education

 

The AKAdemy Application

Applications are accepted year-round; however, enrollment occurs April through June for the following year.  Space is limited, and participants are accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. 

Please share the new application link below or QR code with your friends, family and neighbors.
New applicants must be entering 6th - 12th grade and must provide all of the requested information to be included on this year's roster.

Click the link below to apply.

• AKAdemy Application

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This program is funded by the Pinellas County Juvenile Welfare Board and the Youth Development Foundation of Pinellas County, Inc. We have partnered with the men of the Eta Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who mentor the Pathfinders.

AKAdemy Highlights