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Creating Remarkable Lives

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Empowering Native Youth

Our Program Structure

Our program combines basketball clinics with educational components to empower Native youth. Through engaging both their bodies and brains, we provide a holistic approach to learning and personal growth.
Sports Clinics

Free clinics for youth to develop athletic skills and build confidence.

Education Programs

Tailored education programs designed to meet the unique needs of Native youth.

Mentorship Opportunities

Mentorship programs to provide guidance and support for Native youth.

Community Engagement

Opportunities for Native youth to engage with their communities and make a positive impact.

Rise Above Leaders

Rise Above started with free basketball skills and drills clinics but has since expanded our offerings to other sports and beyond. We believe in sport as a modality because research shows that kids learn better when they engage their bodies along with their brains.

Our blueprint for change is based on the evidence-based Behavior-Image Model—integrating the prevention of harmful behaviors with the promotion of healthy habits in brief, locally designed interventions. We engage community leaders, spiritual/ traditional healers, and mentors to solve local problems at the core while using sports to provide pro-social, multigenerational, culturally oriented preventative programs.

Through our newly added assembly program model, we engage all students within local schools. Because these issues impact not just students, but the entire community, we also hold community engagement events to discuss topics impacting that specific community.

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Registration

Register your child for our empowering programs today!

Disclaimer

This activity/initiative is organized by Rise Above. While Rise Above takes all reasonable and necessary safety measures, Rise Above excludes all liability for any loss, damage, injuries or death that may be cause to anyone participating in the event. Rise Above follows all CDC safety measures and precautions regarding COVID-19.

Parent/Guardian’s Consent:

I consent to my child’s participation in the Rise Above activity/initiative. I hereby also certify that my child is of reasonable health to take part in this activity/initiative and will release Rise Above from all liabilities, which may arise in connection therein. I hereby grant permission for Rise Above to use photography of my child in print or online materials designed for news, informational, and/or advertising purposes.

Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our program and services.

Rise Above is a non-profit organization that empowers Native youth to lead healthy lives through education, prevention skills, and mentorship programs.

You can get involved with Rise Above by volunteering, donating, or attending our events. Visit our website for more information.

To donate to Rise Above, you can visit our website and click on the ‘Donate’ button. Your contribution will help support our programs and empower Native youth.

To volunteer with Rise Above, please fill out the volunteer form on our website. We appreciate your support!

You can contact Rise Above by filling out the form on our website or by reaching out to us through the provided contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!