The School of Life is an informal, experiential, educational mentorship program that encourages primarily children, and other individuals, to find within themselves that special something which makes them unique.

Participants experience a wide variety of creative activities and, along the way, develop confidence and life skills as they build relationships within a community.

The School of Life hires local, skilled artisans who act as both mentor and role model to small groups in workshop settings, sharing their knowledge and talents in a friendly, healthy and non-competitive environment.

Funds are raised through a variety of means including grant applications, fund-raising events, sponsorships, donations and contributions directly from participants on an ability to pay basis.

We feel it is important to fairly compensate the artisans/instructors, as we would compensate any other skilled worker. This lends legitimacy to the creative process and sends a message to the children and their parents that this has value. This policy of respect to the artists is fundamental to our philosophy and long overdue in our society.

The School of Life is dedicated to offering:

• Children free access, and community affordable access, to the arts and other skill mentoring programs, thereby providing positive life experiences, engendering quality friendships, community interaction, and healthy self and group esteem.
• Arts and Hospitality Youth Entrepreneurial Program (YEP).
• Scholarship Program