2017 Urban Initiatives Annual Report
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Continuum of Programming<br />
from player to captain to coach.<br />
Work to Play<br />
Health<br />
Academics<br />
Social-Emotional Learning<br />
Our health and education soccer program incentivizes elementary school<br />
students to work hard in the classroom by rewarding them with the opportunity<br />
to participate in games with their team. We embed opportunities for Players to<br />
practice health and social-emotional learning through activities and discussions.<br />
Work to Play serves kindergarten-4th grade students, allowing us to start young<br />
with our participants.<br />
Take the Lead<br />
Leadership Development<br />
High School Readiness<br />
Conflict Transformation<br />
Our leadership development and high school readiness program offers middle<br />
school students the opportunity to serve as Captains and role models for the<br />
Work to Play participants at their schools. Captains also participate in bimonthly<br />
cross-Chicago leadership Retreats to engage in experiential learning<br />
with their peers. Take the Lead serves students grades 5th-8th and allows them<br />
the opportunity to engage with staff during this critical time of growth before<br />
high school.<br />
Coach for Success<br />
College and Career Prep<br />
Mentorship<br />
Leadership Development<br />
Our college and career readiness program for high school students pairs<br />
participants with mentors from Chicago’s professional community. Students<br />
join <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong>’ staff as Coaches, where they have the opportunity to “pay<br />
it forward” by leading and mentoring younger Captains and Players. UI is<br />
committed to serving students over time and CFS allows our staff to be a<br />
resource as students navigate high school, college applications, and their first<br />
jobs.
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