4 Cornerstones of the Curriculum

1. Emotional Intelligence

Program Details: Learning to recognize, evaluate, and effectively respond to one's emotions. Participants will also learn how to have meaningful interpersonal relationships.

Program Takeaways: The youth will know how to recognize their emotions and handle them appropriately which allows them to make smarter decisions and think logically.

Lesson Plans Include (but are not limited to):

  • Critical thinking

  • Executive functioning

  • Sportsmanship

  • Techniques on responding vs. reacting

  • Coping with change

  • Mastering and controlling your emotions

2. Fitness

Program Details: Educating children about physical fitness and how it impacts their daily lives through body awareness, body control, and strength. Each lesson will include information on exercises, stretching, and conditioning.

Program Takeaway: Teaching kids about fitness at a young age allows them to connect with their body and understand how it functions. This way, they see fitness as a way of life instead of a chore.

Lesson Plans Include (but are not limited to):

  • Body awareness and control

  • Calisthenics and cardio

  • Meditation

  • Stretching Techniques

3. Food Education

Program Details: Exploring the science of healthy and unhealthy foods, and what type of food fuels the electric body. Kids will learn the fundamentals of cooking and establishing a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Program Takeaway: Children are able to identify what foods fuel their body and how to consume the nutrients/vitamins needed is crucial to maintaining good health as they get older.

Lesson Plans Include (but are not limited to):

  • Alkaline chart

  • Basic breakdown of the electric human body

  • Electric vs. non-electric foods

  • Tap water vs. mineral water

  • Water and the pH system

4. Performing Arts

Program Details: Breaking down the basics of musical intelligence, digital music production, and the language of film such as camera operating, directing, and video editing. Students will also participate in courses on artist development.

Program Takeaway: Providing participants with a safe, creative outlet to express their feelings while also learning how to manage the logistics that come along with their field of passion.

Lesson Plans Include (but are not limited to):

  • Artist development

  • Digital music production

  • TV and film production

  • Basics of songwriting