Grounded & Fruitful

Every child ultimately grows into one of two paths: ➡️ a job seeker, or ➡️ a problem solver.

The Grounded & Fruitful Program is designed to intentionally raise problem solvers, innovators, and future community leaders—starting now, not later.

We help children develop confidence, leadership skills, responsibility, and purpose early, so they grow into employers, creators, and solution-driven adults.

Yes—many programs exist. However, most focus on supervision or entertainment.

Grounded & Fruitful is a long-term leadership journey, not an after-school activity.

From the second quarter of participation, your child begins receiving:

• ✨ Quarterly Certificates of Achievement from the Mayor’s Office

• ✨ $50 Quarterly Awards (every quarter until high-school graduation)

• ✨ Christ-led mentorship and leadership development

• ✨ Hands-on problem-solving projects that impact real communities

This program produces confident, disciplined, and community-impacting youth.

We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion, but we also prioritise commitment and motivation.

To ensure the program’s effectiveness, participation is determined through an Invitation-Only Grand Audition process. This helps us:

• Identify highly motivated children and families

• Anticipate the level of support each child needs

• Prevent wasted opportunities due to lack of engagement

📍 2026 Cohort Auditions will be hosted in:

• Lake County

• Cook County

• Vermilion County

• McHenry County

• Champaign County

• Knox County

To receive an audition invitation, each family must submit:

✏️ A 50-Word “Mini Project Proposal” This is your child’s idea for a simple project they would like to explore or solve.

📅 Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026 📩 Submit to: Auntie Mimi

The enrollment form includes an option for families who need help drafting the proposal.

This proposal serves as your child’s:

• 🎟️ Ticket to the Neighborhood Talent Fair

• 🛂 Passport into the Grounded & Fruitful leadership pathway

• 📜 Automatic entry for a Certificate of Participation

Every accepted participant receives:

• ⭐ A Christ-led mentor

• ⭐ All resources needed to qualify for the Future Leader Society

• ⭐ $50 Quarterly Awards (from acceptance through high-school graduation)

• ⭐ Quarterly Achievement Certificates from the Mayor’s Office

We partner with parents by reinforcing values, discipline, leadership, and creativity.

This program becomes your village—structured, peaceful, supportive, and purpose-driven.

📅 Quarter 1 Award Ceremonies: 🗓️ Saturdays: March 28 – April 25, 2026

Every child who completes Quarter 1 will be honored during these ceremonies.

Absolutely.

Here’s how to get started:

1. ✍️ Submit your child’s 50-word Mini Project Proposal

2. 📅 Deadline: January 5, 2026

3. 📩 Receive your audition invitation

4. 🎤 Attend the Grand Audition

5. 🎉 Begin the Grounded & Fruitful leadership journey