Virtuous Leadership
Academy
(VLA)
Every young person is called to greatness.
YLF partners with parents and schools to help young people build strong character, form good friendships, and use their talents to serve others.
Through personal mentoring, academic enrichment, and leadership experiences, students practice habits that help them thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
Explore PALS and TAP for grades 3–8, the Virtuous Leadership Academy for high school students.
PALS helps girls in grades 3–8 grow in character, build strong friendships, and develop their talents—with caring mentors who encourage them and partner with parents.
Through after-school clubs, Saturday workshops, and a five-week summer camp, girls explore their interests and practice habits that help them thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. Activities include academic enrichment, homework support, sports, and creative pursuits.
At the heart of PALS is one-on-one mentoring. Through meaningful friendship, mentors help girls set goals, meet challenges, and grow into capable, thoughtful, and generous young women.
Interested in PALS? Contact admin@helpingkids.org.
“Thank you so much for your time, energy, patience and effort! [PALS] really goes a long way in helping us parents produce well rounded, cultured and smart girls.”
- S. Brown, Parent of PALS Students
TAP helps boys in grades 3–8 grow in character, build strong friendships, and develop their talents—with caring mentors who encourage them and partner with parents.
Through after-school clubs, Saturday workshops, and a five-week summer camp, boys explore their interests and practice habits that help them thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. Activities include academic enrichment, homework support, sports, and creative pursuits.
At the heart of TAP is one-on-one mentoring. Through meaningful friendship, mentors help boys set goals, meet challenges, and grow into capable, responsible, and generous young men.
Interested in TAP? Contact admin@helpingkids.org.
“If YLF goes through all this for one student, I can only imagine what impact they have on the community.”
- C. A., TAP Alumnus
Put your talents to work through YLF’s Virtuous Leadership Academy (VLA), a mentorship program for students in grade 9 and above.
Explore two tracks with mentors who help you aim high and lead with integrity:
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Civic Leadership: Explore historic sites, meet civic leaders, and learn to lead tours that bring history to life.
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Entrepreneurial Readiness: Interview CEOs, build professional connections, and turn ideas into a summer business plan.
Practice speaking with confidence, working with a team, managing your time, and making choices that serve others.
Supported by YLF’s Corporate Patron Program.
You were made for more. The best version of yourself is waiting.