Future Leader’s Program

2026/27 School Year Dates: August 26, 2026-June 10th, 2027
Days/Times: Mondays-Fridays, school dismissal-6:00pm
Cost: $300 or $30/month

TMYL’s Future Leaders Program is an after-school program serving students in kindergarten through 7th grade who attend Willow and Sheridan Road Schools. The program is designed to support academic success, promote physical health and tennis skills, and foster leadership, personal development, and life skills —all within a safe, supportive, and enriching after-school environment. The program will follow the Lansing School District calendar and meet at Letts Community Center from school dismissal until 6pm. The program will not meet on half days or no school days.

Program Structure: Students are divided into three age-appropriate groups:

  • Aces: Kindergarten to 1st grade

  • Challengers: 2nd to 3rd grade

  • Futures: 4th to 7th grade

Daily Schedule: The program follows two alternating day schedules (A Day and B Day), ensuring a diverse and balanced experience for all participants. Each day includes:

  1. Team Meeting: Focused on life skills development

  2. Rotational Activities: Including academic support, tennis instruction, and play/life skills sessions

  3. Enrichment Activities: community partners provide a wide variety of activities, including STEAM, art, financial literacy, hip hop dancing

  4. Snack and Departure

Key Program Components:

  1. Academic Support: Dedicated time for homework completion, use of MyPath online reading and math program, and skills packet work.

  2. Tennis Instruction: Certified tennis coaching to develop physical skills and promote an active lifestyle.

  3. Life Skills Development: Activities designed to enhance teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.

  4. Play and Recreation: Structured playtime to encourage social interaction and physical activity.

  5. Snack: Nutritious snacks provided daily.

Program Goals:

  • Support academic achievement

  • Promote physical health and tennis skills

  • Foster personal development and life skills

  • Provide a safe and enriching after-school environment

Logistics:

  • TMYL staff pick up students from school at dismissal and walk them to Letts Community Center

  • Willow students will ride a Lansing School District bus from Willow to Letts Community Center; parents must request transportation to Letts on ParentVue

  • Parent pick-up is at 6:00 PM from Letts Community Center

The TMYL’s Future Leaders Program is committed to providing a well-rounded, supportive, and engaging experience for all participants, focusing on academic success, physical well-being, and personal growth.

Register Here!

Utilize THIS GUIDE to get registered! Everyone will initially be placed on our waitlist, and once approved to join the program, you will be sent a notification regarding billing. If you need financial assistance, please select “Yes” for a scholarship during registration.

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