Leaders: On the Court, in the Classroom, and in Life

Mr. Watson, middle school Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher at Ranson IB Middle School, is a leader with many incredible gifts. Last spring he recognized a problem and proactively designed a solution to meet the need - and Jane's Fund is grateful for our relationship with Ranson so we could fund this game-changing summer experience. 

The Problem
50 middle school boys and girls...all athletes, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers....all on free or reduced lunch program at school....all without summer plans.

The Solution: Sports, Finance and Leadership (SFL) Summer Camp
A four-week summer camp from 9am-3pm that combines sport in the morning, and financial literacy and leadership skills in the afternoon with the following enrichments: 

• Weekly field trips to learn about future career opportunities in the Queen City in areas of nutrition, training, sports marketing and management, data analytics and finance management.

• Book clubs with books questioning if we become what we think we are and how to approach life to achieve personal and professional success.

• Positive adult mentors - coaches and financial and leadership teachers.

• Healthy food and snacks.

The Result

• Budding leaders and entrepreneurs

• New life goals and innovative ideas

• Increased confidence and decreased anxiety

• Unforgettable experiences

• Teamwork                          

• New friends