THE KIDS ARE READY PROGRAM

  • our mission

    "The Kids are Ready" program is on a mission to cultivate a generation of socially conscious and justice-oriented individuals. We believe in providing a platform where young people can explore, question, and discuss matters of equity and justice, laying the groundwork for a more equitable and compassionate society.

  • OUR VISION

    Our vision is a world where the youth are not just ready for the future but actively shaping it.

  • OUR VALUES

    We value: a Youth-Centric Approach, Equity and Justice, Collaborative Learning, Activating Voices Beyond Tradition and Feedback-Driven Development.

How we started

In 2022, OAAARS consultants collaborated with the National Summer Learning Association and the Fiver Children's Foundation for an expanded focus on social justice within camps through the NSLA Fellowship. Together, they introduced the Justice Journal and Curriculum, fostering a play-centered learning space to empower young people to explore their social identity and cultivate tools for change.

OUR PROCESS

  • SET UP A DISCOVERY CALL

    We meet to discuss your mission, vision, values and kids.

  • WE TAILOR IT TO YOUR NEEDS

    Our dedicated team works to customize the Kids Are Ready Program to align seamlessly with the needs of your program.

  • WE GET TO WORK

    We cultivate self-reflection, self-awareness, and allyship among your children and staff onsite.

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AVAILABLE Services and products

We believe in providing a platform where young people can explore, question, and discuss matters of equity and justice, laying the groundwork for a more equitable and compassionate society.

Each product and service can be used interchangeably. Inquire with us to determine the best fit for you.

  • Centered on guided play, artistic expression, and interactive activities, we provide custom 12 one-hour lesson plans that form the core of the program.

  • We provide a guidebook and facilitate coaching sessions and shadowing to teach your staff how to foster an age appropriate learning environment for challenging conversations.

  • Our team of youth development professionals and educators lead programming while actively building rapport with youth and staff to make each lesson meaningful to them.

  • Serves as a point of reference for youth, fostering self-reflection and a deeper connection to the content.

The Justice Journal is not just a notebook!

It's a dynamic tool designed to empower elementary and middle school students on their journey of self-discovery and advocacy for positive change.

    1. Reflective Prompts

    2. Self-Awareness and Allyship Exploration Activities

    3. Coloring Pages

    4. Quotes for Inspiration

    5. Mindfulness Card Deck

  • Just like our curriculum, the journal can be customized to include your program values.

    Can include stickers, colored pencils, and folders for youth to personalize their learning and stay organized creatively.

TESTIMONIALS FROM YOUNG CAMPERS

  • ANDY

    “I learned that I can do more than I think I can. I know I can use my privilege to support people. Before, I didn't know I could do that much. I have a bit more awareness and could understand and comprehend things a bit better. I was able to connect with other people and learned that other people have very different experiences than me.”

  • Ava

    “I learned to really fight for myself and really push myself to get voting rights or move to the front and to fight for Black people in general so that we all have something and give equal rights to them.”

  • ADRIANA

    “I think camp makes this more fun and safe space because it’s really important to stand up for yourself. No matter how scared you are.”

 Frequently asked questions

  • Ofcourse! We recognize that each youth organization has different needs. For specific customization questions, we are more than happy to discuss this with you during our discovery call.

  • Any organization that works with youth! We can work with schools, camps, and community based organizations.

  • Currently we’re booked from now till Summer 2024! But reach out to discuss availability beyond.

  • After sending an inquiry, we’ll set up a 30 min call followed up with an attached overview of the program with sample curriculum for you to reference.

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