During our daily mentoring sessions, the youth will develop an understanding of what emotional maturity is and how they can display it during difficult situations.

Special guest Derrione "The Takeover" Hill will demonstrate his powerful bench-pressing skills to the youth! This will also be a time when The Takeover will encourage the kids through sharing his story and accomplishments, inspiring our youth to be resilient and disciplined so they, too, can achieve their goals.

On Day 2 of our mini-series on self-control, the youth will tap into what triggers them. They will participate in hands-on activities, allowing them to identify their triggers. The Youth will also play mindful games and discuss what they can do to avoid being easily triggered.

Continuing with the theme of self-control and how to manage our triggers, the youth will participate in different activities that will allow them to demonstrate their self-control when they become flustered, distracted, or even when they lose. These activities will also test their camaraderie and sportsmanship with their peers.

The Youth will complete a weekly check-in by recalling any triggering incidents that arose throughout the week. We will discuss some tools they can use to help them regulate strong emotions. They will then map out their triggers and compose an action plan for the next time they feel triggered.

Girls celebrating self-love through reflection, dancing, and building sisterhood!

The men of Lift for Life Gym host the first all-male mentoring session for the young men who attend the Gym! Guest speakers Rashad Qaaism and Ali Moseia will offer pointers on life and give basketball and karate demonstrations.

Listen to 100.3 The Beat or find it on the iHeart radio app to listen to the special interview featuring two of the Gym's brightest stars!

St. Louis's own Boxing World Champion Devon Alexander will stop by the Gym to share his story with the Youth.

Special guest Alderman Rasheen Aldridge will visit the Gym to speak to the kids about the importance of community and how we are all connected.

The youth girls collaborate with special guest speaker Queen Mocha Latte as she guides them through self-discovery activities that encourage girls to shine from the inside out.

The famous jazz twins will give the Youth a special presentation as we continue to celebrate and salute Black people and their extraordinary talents.

East St. Louis's own multi-Olympic medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, will speak to the Youth about her journey and the importance of pouring back into the community.

Youth boys receive basic basketball training with Rashad Qaasim, who will also mentor them on sport fundamentals that can also apply to life, such as discipline, leadership, accountability, and confidence.

With special speaker Dr. Angelia Bills, the teenagers, ages 13+, participate in a bi-weekly workshop series, allowing them to prepare for their futures through career exploration.

The youth girls collaborate with special guest speaker Queen Mocha Latte as she guides them through self-discovery activities that encourage girls to shine from the inside out.

Mack Williams, a Black historian and storyteller, will bring a special presentation to the Gym to share Black stories with the youth.

The Youth will take a tour of the historic Griot Museum, gaining knowledge about prominent Black people who helped shape St. Louis and the rest of the world.