Where
Play
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Purpose.
The PACE Initiative is more than afterschool care—it’s a powerful pathway for children to build positive relationships, form healthy habits, and discover new passions in a fun and supportive environment.​ Each day, children participate in thoughtfully planned activities, ranging from one-on-one mentor sessions, creative art sessions in partnership with the Mabee-Gerrer Museum, Kids' culinary classes, WonderQuest (an adventure-based/character-building program), Zumba and Dance Classes, and Uplift’s Motion Bike Club. The program’s daily schedule integrates guided play and small group time with high-quality activities that foster curiosity, emotional regulation, physical health, and self-confidence.
Key Developmental Focus Areas
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To promote self-regulation and healthy mindset through 1-to-1 mentoring relationships and small group activities.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
To spark curiosity, problem-solving, and a love for learning through hands-on STEM projects, creative challenges, and rotating enrichment experiences.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
To promote health, coordination, and confidence through active movement and play. This is primarily achieved through daily recreation, structured games, and Bike Club activities for upper elementary/middle school students (optional offering)
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
To encourage children to grow in their faith through. mentor-led reflections, small group conversations, memorizing scripture, and practicing spiritual disciplines. **Parents may opt-out of this portion of programming if they wish to do so.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Program Location: Uplift Mentoring (126 S Center St, Shawnee, OK 74801)
Days / Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday / 3:00pm to 5:00pm (School Year Only)
Ages Served: 1st Grade-8th Grade
PROGRAM FEES
4 Days Weekly: $2,160 Annually or $240 Monthly over 9 months
3 Days Weekly: $1,620 Annually or $180 Monthly over 9 months
2 Days Weekly: $1,080 Annually or $120 Monthly over 9 months
1 Day Weekly: $540 Annually or $60 Monthly over 9 months
(Full or Partial Scholarships offered on a limited basis)
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
To apply, you will be prompted to create a Brightwheel account. Upon completing your application, an Uplift Staff member will contact you to schedule a tour and talk through next steps.
Questions?
Contact us at 405.802.8318 or rbrooks@upliftmentoring.org or schedule a meeting with us below.