Youth & Kids Programs
Cultural Art Kids
What Our Program Offers:
🎭 Creative Expression & Identity – Through hands-on projects like African mask-making, Ojo de Dios weaving, Japanese origami, Māori carving, and Middle Eastern mosaic art, youth explore their cultural heritage and personal creativity. We encourage self-expression as a means of storytelling and empowerment.
🎨 Hands-On Artistic Skill Development – Participants learn techniques in sculpting, weaving, paper art, beadwork, and mixed media, refining their craft while embracing creativity. Whether designing masks, crafting cultural symbols, or working with natural materials, each skill builds confidence and discipline.
🧠 Cognitive Growth & Critical Thinking – Art challenges the mind! Our program nurtures **problem-solving, adaptability, and innovation—**helping youth think outside the box and develop resilience in both art and life.
🌍 Cultural Roots & Heritage – We celebrate artistic traditions from diverse cultures, teaching youth the meaning and significance behind Indigenous, African, Latin American, Asian, and other global art forms. Through history and storytelling, they gain a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity.
👥 Community & Mentorship – Youth connect with experienced artists and mentors who provide guidance, inspiration, and support. Through collaboration, they build lasting relationships and a strong sense of belonging.
Breakin' Boundaries
What Our Program Offers:
🔥 Physical Fitness & Athleticism
Breakin’ Boundaries is more than a dance class — it’s a full-body training system. Students build strength, balance, agility, stamina, and coordination through power moves, footwork drills, and foundational breakdance techniques. Every session challenges their bodies, sharpens discipline, and improves overall health.
🎨 Creative & Artistic Skill Building
Breakdancing is art in motion. Participants learn musicality, rhythm, freestyle expression, and choreography while developing their own personal style. We encourage youth to be bold, original, and confident in their artistic voice.
🧠 Mental Focus & Emotional Growth
Breakin’ Boundaries teaches more than moves — it teaches mindset. Students develop perseverance, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. They learn how to face challenges, push past frustration, and celebrate progress. These lessons translate into school, home life, and future goals.
🌍 Culture, History & Identity
Breakdancing is a core element of Hip-Hop culture, born from struggle, storytelling, resistance, and community. Youth explore the roots, history, and cultural significance of breaking while also discovering pride in their own cultural identity. We honor Hip-Hop’s legacy and its power to unite communities.
👥 Community, Mentorship & Leadership
Our instructors are experienced breakers who guide youth with patience, inspiration, and respect. Students train side-by-side, growing in teamwork, communication, and confidence. Breakin’ Boundaries builds a safe and empowering space where every child feels like they belong.
Kids Sewing
What Our Program Offers:
🧵 Skill-Building in Sewing & Design – Participants learn essential sewing techniques, from hand-stitching to machine sewing, and accessories construction.
🎨 Creative Expression Through Fashion – Participants design and create their tote bags and pillows, adding personal elements to make each piece unique.
🪡 Practical Sewing Skills – Learn everyday sewing essentials, including mending torn pockets, sewing on buttons, and patching holes, ensuring clothes last longer and stay in great condition.
👥 Community & Mentorship – Participants work alongside experienced designers and sewers, gaining insight into the fashion industry while receiving guidance in their creative journey.
Kids Djing
The DJ Workshop trains aspiring DJs in mixing and scratching, while promoting values like consistency. It also opens doors to DJ careers through networking and offers therapeutic expression through music. By preserving Hip-Hop culture, it engages youth, fosters social connections, complements education, builds confidence through performances, and provides mentorship for sustainable learning. Ultimately, it's a comprehensive platform for skill development, economic opportunities, social cohesion, and cultural celebration for Pueblo's youth.
Kids Poetry
Join our spoken word journey designed to empower self-expression, creativity, and confidence. Participants will explore the power of words, lyrical techniques, and storytelling for social change through engaging activities, writing exercises, and performance practice. They will discover how words shape identity by writing an "I Am" poem and experimenting with rhyme, rhythm, and poetic devices to enhance lyrical expression. The workshop also highlights the power of storytelling in social justice, encouraging participants to use spoken word to advocate for change. As they build confidence in performance, they will learn techniques for delivery, expression, and audience connection. The journey concludes with a final showcase, where participants perform their pieces, celebrate their growth, and set future creative goals. Open to ages 10-17—find your voice and share your story!