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Roots to Wings InitiativeJoyful Minds, Soaring Hearts

Programs for children and youth

Our Creative Enrichment Program is open now for children ages 7 to 11. Alongside it we run and are developing a wider set of programs, listed below.

For children ages 7 to 11

Creative Enrichment Program

Inspiring young minds. Nurturing creativity. Building brighter futures.

  • Children dancing together in a bright community room with their arms raised.

    Movement & Creative Expression

    Build confidence, express yourself, and have fun through dance, movement, and the creative arts.

  • Children planting seedlings in a community garden, their hands in the soil.

    Environmental Education

    Learn, explore, and take action to care for our planet through gardening, composting, recycling, and outdoor learning.

  • A children's choir singing together, holding song folders in a bright hall.

    Bilingual Children's Choir

    Sing, harmonize, and celebrate cultures together in English and Spanish.

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Reading required — building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Current and planned programs

  • Children's dance and movement programs
  • Music and creative arts programs
  • Culturally responsive educational and enrichment activities
  • Social-emotional learning and youth development activities
  • Children's recreational and physical activity programs
  • Summer and school-break enrichment programs
  • Youth skill-building and personal development activities
  • Community events and family engagement activities
  • Educational workshops and community partnerships

Roots to Wings Initiative is currently developing and expanding these programs to increase access to safe, nurturing, educational, creative, and enriching opportunities for children and youth, particularly those from low-income families.

Creative Enrichment Program flyer for children ages 7 to 11, listing movement and creative expression, environmental education, and a bilingual children's choir. Enrollment is open, spots are limited, and scholarships are available. Request information at RootsToWingsJax@gmail.com.