PROGRAMS

At Building Young Leaders, we offer a range of programs designed to engage students, support their academic growth, and help them develop new skills and interests.

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leaders beyond border Summer Day Camp

In partnership with Atlas International Academy

The BYL Summer Day Camp offers a unique opportunity for students aged 5-15 to develop life skills and cultural awareness through interactive activities led by American volunteers. Held in Puerto Plata, this camp focuses on personal growth, skill-building, and fostering a cultural exchange between local students and international participants.

Ages: 5-15yrs old

Engaging workshops and creative activities
Skill-Building: Focuses on critical thinking, communication, leadership, and practical life skills like financial literacy and first aid.
Special events like cultural exchange days and field trips
Personal Development: Confidence-building opportunities through team projects and a talent show

Enrichment Clubs

Our Enrichment Programs are specifically designed to support students who have struggled with consistent attendance. These programs provide targeted homework help and academic support to ensure these students can catch up and stay on track with their peers.

Ages: 5-15yrs old

Family engagement

If you are a school leader or a community-based organization (CBO) interested in bringing parent workshops to your school, please fill out this form, and we’ll get back to you.

These workshops empower parents with tools and strategies to support their children’s education and well-being. Topics include effective communication, academic support, and bullying prevention.

We also offer workshops focused on addressing low attendance, emotional intelligence, and other key areas to support your school’s needs.

Location: Virtual, Hybrid, or In-person

staff Professional Development

The Building Young Leaders Program equips school leadership and CBO teams with essential tools and strategies to foster a supportive, emotionally intelligent environment aligned with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The program emphasizes emotional intelligence, proactive behavior management, and bullying prevention to create a positive school climate that nurtures young leaders.

This program is ideal for school principals, assistant principals, deans, counselors, social workers, PBIS coordinators, teachers, and youth workers involved in student leadership and bullying prevention initiatives.

Understand and apply emotional intelligence in school leadership.
Integrate PBIS with emotional intelligence for a cohesive school environment.
Implement proactive behavior management strategies to reduce disciplinary issues.
Develop and apply effective bullying prevention techniques.
Create a school-wide culture of respect and inclusivity.

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