 Kerosene Lamp Foundation has developed a new mentorship program to turn promising young basketball players into successful student-athletes, thereby making them eligible for scholarships and improving their access to higher education.
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From July 15 to 31, KLF hosted 6 student-athletes (5 boys and 1 girl, ages ranging from 14 to 15 years) and 2 adult chaperones from St. Vincent & the Grenadines in Orlando, Florida (USA) for a 2-week learning tour.
The first week focused on basketball as the kids participated in Youth Basketball of America's international camp. However we incorporated some additional activities including a financial management talk from Merill Lynch and a free medical physical by Drs. Lewis & Lewis, P.A. We also found time for some fun as we took them to the movies, Disney Quest and Busch Gardens!
During the second week, we focused on educational & cultural experiences ranging from etiquette lessons to the Orlando Science Center and a tour of the University of Central Florida. We also treated the kids to Universal Studios, Wet 'n Wild, and a Cirque du Soleil performance.
Throughout their two weeks, KLF's own Adonal Foyle worked with the kids individually and as a group to teach them how to improve their focus and communication skills while also helping them to set goals and develop a plan to attain them. Our ASA kids also had to read a book of their choosing for 30 minutes each day, and maintained a journal to record their experiences.
Check out our compilation of the kids' best journal entries and read about their experience in their own words >
Consolo Adams
(pictured above at 2009 Athletics & Academics Camps)
Barrouallie, St. Vincent
Age: 15
Male
Nemiah Alexander
Mayreau
Age: 14
Male
Leandru Edwards
Calliaqua, St. Vincent
Age: 14
Male
The job that i want is to be a an aero-technician. This has to do with my fascination of planes and how they work and how they are built.
Jemmile France
Bequia
Age: 15
Male
[Being part of the ASA prgram] is only something a kid like me often dreams of...an opportunity where I can be given a chance to not only develop my basketball skils....but as well as an opportunity in getting the extra help I need in academics....Finally! Something that can give me a chance.
Zanif Sandy
Canouan
Age: 15
Male
I must find a positive motivating mentor who will lead me in the right path, must study smart, overcome distractions and never give up on what I am doing.
Azizah Stowe
Union Island
Age: 15
Female
When I grow I will be an Accountant. I want to be able to give back to the Union Island Community. [The ASA Program] will help me to become a better player and this can help me to get a scholarship to go
abroad and further my studies and develop a career.
Check out our compilation of the kids' best journal entries and read about their experience in their own words >
We are looking for partners on this very important program - from providing learning opportunities, accommodation, meals and transport for youths during their USA learning trip, to providing textbooks and equipment to support their year-round Saturday learning program. For more information, please contact Shiyana Valentine at svalentine@kerosenelampfoundation.org or 1.925.699.9754.
Support the 2011 USA Learning Tour
 Sponsor a Child
For just $7500, you can give a child the learning experience of a lifetime by enrolling them in our All-Star Student-Athletes Mentorship program. Your tax-deductible donation will cover the cost of mentoring a child throughout the calendar year in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Mentorship includes personalized academic tutoring, plus a three week-long intensive study trip to the States during the summer. The study trip will cover basketball, classroom learning, college visits, etiquette classes, and cultural experiences such as the theatre, museums, and concerts. Your donation covers all costs ranging from training, textbooks, learning aids, uniforms and sports equipment to international & local travel, food and accommodation (while on the learning tour).
Each child must undergo a rigorous screening process to qualify for participation, and must meet personalized learning milestones to remain in the program.
General ASA Program Donation
If you would like to make a donation in a different amount using PayPal, please do so by clicking on the button below:
In Kind Donation
KLF needs assistance in the form of school supplies; athletic uniforms; basketball shoes/athletic sneakers; airline frequent flier miles; hotel accommodation in Orlando, California, Washington DC and/or New York City; meals, and more. Please contact Shiyana for more information at svalentine@kerosenelampfoundation.org or 1.925.699.9754.
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