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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.​

See if PACE is the right fit for your child

Takes less than 1 minute to complete. No commitment required. Our team will follow up within 1–2 business days to connect with you, answer any questions, and help you explore next steps.

  • “Uplift Mentoring has been the greatest blessing. Especially for my kids. Seeing them have a safe place to thrive, be themselves, and be cared for has been amazing. My kids have walked through a divorce this past year so Uplift Mentoring has helped me as a momma by bringing alongside some amazing mentors to just be extra support. The bike club taught my son how to ride a bike and find friends. My daughter found confidence in her biking skills and truly found a new mentor. From her mentor being a safe place, encouraging her, supporting her on her hard days, or making matcha- she has grown a lot this year. Uplift mentoring has been such a place of peace, strength, and encouragement! I’m so thankful.”

    —PACE Parent

  • “As a single mom of 3 kids, my children do not have a male role model. This program gives my son a good male role model and teaches my children how to grow even more in their faith.”

    —PACE Parent

  • "She became her old self again!! She's grown in her self confidence, she's sure of herself, she cares for herself again she loves herself again"

    —PACE Parent

  • "I feel that the program gives my child purpose and help in finding who he really is once the layers are peeled back. I also feel that having a mentor gave guidance and a safe space to talk in ways that sometimes a parent is able to."

    —PACE Parent

  • "It is important to me for my childs mental health. If he learns how to somewhat control his own emotions or how to handle his ADHD symptoms on his own it will help him live a much more peaceful life and can continue those tips into adulthood."

    —PACE Parent

  • "She loves the program so much. She is always ecstatic for Bike Club"

    —PACE Parent

AVAILABLE SESSIONS

1-to-1 Mentoring

Weekly: Mon/Tues/Or Wed

Mentors/mentees participate in a variety of stations together to connect through play and teach about self-regulation and a healthy mindset

Creative Arts w/Mabee-Gerrer Museum

Every Monday

Kids dive into a wide range of art styles and techniques—from painting and clay to collage and abstract expression—while learning about artists and cultures in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Create W/ Carolina

Every Wednesday

Kids explore their creativity through hands-on crafts like jewelry-making, clay charms, pixel art, and even gardening—designed to spark imagination, build skills, and connect with peers in a nurturing space.

Motion Bike Club

Every Thursday

Our Motion Bike Club is a fun, confidence-boosting way for kids to learn how to ride safely and enjoy being active with friends. After learning essential street readiness skills, kids go on guided group rides to fun destinations around town.

Nonni’s Table (Kids Culinary Classes)

Every Other Tuesday

Give your child the chance to step into a world of delicious discovery through hands-on culinary classes led by a Swiss-born instructor from a long line of pastry chefs. With stories passed from generations and recipes like Mailänderli cookies and filled croissants, your child will not only learn baking skills—they’ll experience culture, creativity, and a warm cup of tea at the table together.

WonderQuest Academy

Every Other Tuesday

WonderQuest Academy is a newly launched after-school adventure program where kids design and become their own imaginative character through movement, creativity, costume-building, and story-based challenges.

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Program Location:Uplift Mentoring (126 S Center St, Shawnee, OK 74801)

Days / Hours of Operation:Programming offered Monday-Thursday / 3:00pm to 5:00pm (School Year Only)

Ages Served: K-8th Grade

Estimate Your Monthly PACE Cost

This estimate reflects standard scholarship guidelines if assistance is approved by Uplift. Final rates may vary based upon available scholarship funding and family circumstances.

Estimated Monthly Cost

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 projects, creative challenges, and rotating enrichment sessions.

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.

Questions?

Contact us at 405.802.8318 or at rbrooks@upliftmentoring.org