I can build anything with guidance and time.
I invest in myself, my community, my family, and my mind.
Wise Young Builders Motto
Welcome to our new website!
We are thrilled that you want to learn more about Wise Young Builders! If you are interested in our history and our vision for the future, check out the "About Us" page. If you are interested in the structure of our program, the locations where we meet, or how to enroll your child in Wise Young Builders, look at the "Program" tab.
We look forward to hearing from you with any questions or comments! Please click on "Contact Us" to find out the best way to reach us.
If you like what you see and would like to support us with your time, tools, or a monetary gift, click on "Donate". We look forward to working with you.
We are guided by the principle that "it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken broken men." (Frederick Douglass)
Wise Young Builders classes currently meet in two locations in Southeast Washington, D.C.
We are excited to be adding several new sites in the coming months! We encourage you to check our website frequently for updates!
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Wise Young Builders program, please fill out this application form.
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Classes run on a semester schedule aligned with the regular school year. We also offer summer programs.
If you would like more information, please email us at info_wiseyoungbuilders.org or call us at 202- 573-9025.
Check out photos from our most recent Wise Young Builders classes and field trips!
We'd love to hear from you!
Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also email us at info_wiseyoungbuilders.org
Corporate Partners
Lowes Home Improvement
www.lowes.com
Home Depot
www.homedepot.com
Dantes Partners (Our beloved developer & mentor)
Gelberg Signs Company (Best sign company in DC)
www.gelbergsigns.com
Chiaramonte Construction (Donated our hards hats and site tours)
www.cc-builder.com
Little Genius Science & Math Program
www.littlegenius.org
Emma Tucker (Our beloved photographer)
etcetera.pictures_gmail.com
Kids & Culture Camp
www.mykidsandculture.com
Cara Fuller MBA (Our beloved consultant)
cara.fuller_gmail.com
Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
www.fsfsc.org
Math:
The Universal Language
Wise Young Builders learn math as a method of crtically thinking about problems in order to get answers.
Character
Wise Young Builders learn to be aware of their role in our community. They conduct themselves with honesty, care, self-discipline, and respect.
Skills
Wise Young Builders aquire the skills needed to work with their hands and their minds in order to become well rounded young men.