Community Based Program

Every young person deserves someone in their corner. Our Community-Based Mentoring program pairs kids and teens with caring adult volunteers who meet with them regularly — at the mall, the park, over a meal, or wherever conversation flows easiest. These matches build trust over time, giving young people a consistent, positive relationship outside of school and home.

Mentors aren't tutors or counselors, hey're friends. Through shared activities and honest conversation, Bigs help Littles build confidence, make good decisions, and see more possibility for their own future.

What it looks like:

  • Matches meet for four hours a month based on mutual interests
  • Activities are flexible: sports, hobbies, homework help, or just hanging out
  • Ongoing support and training from program staff throughout the match

Campus Kids

Campus Kids is a staff-supervised, site-based mentoring program for Littles who are either currently matched in Community-Based Mentoring or ready to be matched (RTBM) with a community-based mentor. It gives kids the chance to build a consistent, one-to-one mentoring relationship right away....no waiting required.

The program meets every other week on the South Dakota Mines campus, where each Little is matched one-to-one with a college student Campus Kids Leader. These young adult mentors provide steady, positive attention while kids learning STEM related activities and a meal on a college campus!

What it looks like:

  • Bi weekly sessions held on the South Dakota Mines campus
  • Each Little matched one-to-one with a college student Campus Kids Leader
  • For Littles currently matched in Community-Based Mentoring, or RTBM
  • Staff supervision throughout every session
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