Middle School Alliance Archives

Practicing Mindfulness In- and Outside of the Classroom with L.O.C.A.L. Adventures

Jaden is a bright, vivacious teenager who spent this past summer in youth programs like L.O.C.A.L. Adventures, a Richmond-based organization that empowers young people to explore their inner and outer landscape through mindfulness, the arts, and outdoor adventures. Paddleboarding on the James River was a first for Jaden and many of his peers, and it quickly became a favorite new outlet to unwind. “Once you get in that water, […]

The Middle School Alliance Expands to Seven RPS Middle Schools

The Middle School Alliance Expands to Seven RPS Middle Schools In 2014, NextUp began offering free, high-quality afterschool programs in Henderson Middle School, serving 130 youth. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Middle School Alliance (MSA) has evolved into a collective partnership between NextUp, and youth development agencies, the Boys & Girls Clubs […]

NextUp RVA is a nonprofit organization helping youth discover their talents and build positive relationships. It does this by managing a strong system of accessible out-of-school time programs delivered in schools and across the city. When youth participate in quality out-of-school time programs, they learn new skills, find out what they are good at, gain confidence and are engaged learners.