Our Programs
Below are some of our existing programs as we continue to plan and create new and exciting programs for our participants. We feel that these additions will help generate more experience and exposure for our kids. Below are some of the programs we intent to implement in the coming years with the help of our Elevation Partners and Sponsors.
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Basketball Clinics
Elevation runs all the Los Angeles Laker Youth Foundation Basketball Clinics. Clinics split into learning fitness and technical basketball skills. Through mentorship, Elevation provides opportunities for participants to not only understand the elements of basketball, but their responsibilities to their parents, school and their communities.
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Bambu technologies internship
The Bambu Technologies is an initiative to mentor qualified individuals to learn how to build bike frames from bamboo and natural fiber. Following initial training, continued mentorship is provided to hone skills for aspiring pro-builders. In fostering this livelihood of skills and green transportation advocacy, we hope to establish a global network of bamboo bike builders, and promote a more eco-friendly, sustainable earth by bringing people to environmental consciousness and direct action.
Learn more about the Bambu Technologies Internship.
AVAilability
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Elevation yoga & Wellness
The Yoga and Wellness staff will offer a one to two-hour clinic on Yoga, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. The participants will begin to explore the mind-body connection from a comprehensive perspective, with topics ranging from the neuroscience behind movement to various techniques used to unlock the elasticity of human performance.
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developing urban agriculture
We feel this opportunity to know about urban agriculture will be the beginning of a great educational experience for all of us to learn to grow some of our favorite foods. The benefits are enormous, ranging from skill building, working with nature and watching something grow, and having a hands-on understanding of nutrition by learning how to prepare and eat healthy foods. Our goals is to give our kids the basic skills it takes to bring plants and vegetables to life. Having a hands on approach and feeling the joy of planting and watching their work come to life. This the beginning of learning to eat healthy.
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Business i course and workshop
Elevation holds a three week instructional Business course and workshop for high school basketball student athletes. This “pilot workshop program’s” focus will encompass the following: defining Business in general, personal etiquette, personal finance, basic and professional writing skills, advisement in education decisions, business ownership. These skills assist in positive outcomes in running one’s self in personal development with the objective of becoming a successful adult/citizen. Advisement is to be included that will cover core collegiate courses and social media place in the athletes overall development towards one’s personal skill set.
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WE GOT SKILLS
All children need to learn some basic skills as they progress in life. We intend to take our kids through a program packed with all the necessary tools to help them in their daily life. Some of the areas we will cover are greeting skills such as maintaining eye contact and giving a firm hand shake, a confident smile, and demeanor. We intend to have monthly breakout sessions and cover all pertinent material for our kids, specific to their needs.
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Livin large
Often, the choices in terms of food are limited. Sometimes, what our kids eat and what they see every day can also affect their consumptive habits and decisions. This program is designed for them to see through the false reality and push through with a plan of action. Having the information on proper nutrition and learning to make better food choices along with proper exercise will increase their fitness level as well as decrease some of the health problems our youth face every day. Mentally we need to give a tremendous amount of positive reinforcement and show examples of how to stay focused on the goals that they have set for themselves.
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