The Academy Model
ACADEMY PROGRAMMING INCLUDES...
MONTHLY ACADEMIES
Over four years of monthly programming for youth in foster care focused on academics and life skills while they are in high school.
SUMMER ACADEMY
First Star Academy provides an intensive 2-4 week residential enrichment program on a university campus.
CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT
Seminars and workshops that provide tools to caregivers to become advocates for their youth.
VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT
Weekly mentoring and tutoring sessions, as well as an open environment to connect and build community through virtual hangouts.
STEAM ACADEMY
Virtual Tech Talks and access to labs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
ALUMNI PROGRAM
Offered to scholars who graduate from the Academy as a resource during their transition to adulthood.
SCHOLAR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Leadership opportunity for scholars focused on becoming civically engaged and enacting change in their local communities.