What We do

Our Programs

Joy Enrichment
Source: Joy Research shows between the ages of 3-17 approx

Through a playful and engaging approach, kids explore movement while fostering self-expression and boosting physical confidence. Our program not only encourages children to embrace the joy of movement but also instills essential life skills, including social skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence, laying the foundation for a well-rounded and joyful future.

Our dream is to create a retreat to better address mental health challenges, we aim to offer a physical space that supports youth and families in finding joy during difficult times. Our Joy is Everywhere Youth Wellness Retreat, is a cell- phone and ipad free zone that encourages movement and positive vibrations.Our Focus is on helping Black & Brown youth overcome social-media induced anxiety, discover how to be well, and to be present in their lives and community.

  • a transformative experience for youth and families facing mental health challenges. Designed for underprivileged communities, our retreat offers a cell-phone and iPad-free environment where young people can disconnect from social media pressures and reconnect with themselves, nature, and each other.
  • Focused on building resilience, overcoming anxiety, and promoting mindfulness, the retreat empowers youth to be present in their lives and communities. This is more than just a dream; it’s happening now, and we need your support to make it even bigger. Together, we can create a brighter future for the next generation.
1. Impact of Screen Time on Mental Health
2. Screen Time and Physical Health
3. Technology and Sleep Disruption
4. Benefits of Disconnecting
5. Social-Emotional Development
Teaching principles of exhibiting JOY wherever you go 

Core Values

Creativity

We value imaginative play as a means to spark minds, generate solutions, and inspire intentional connections.

We utilize rudimentary methods of a child’s enjoyment and recreation to teach them how to seek inner harmony, stay grounded and maintain focus in the present moment.

We lead with joy always. We empower children to discover, choose and maintain their joy as a tool in all moments of life.

We believe that joy is a universal birthright accessible to all and that when rooted in empathy and kindness, one small act goes a long way.

We are your child’s most fun-loving friends. We exhibit self-love; inspiring kids to feel confident to live life on their own terms, while enjoying the unique treasures of every moment.

PODCAST & TELEVISION SHOW

Our Friend Joy is a weekly kids podcast show that is dedicated to addressing life’s big questions and challenges through the eyes of our warm and wise host Joy McElveen. By engaging with young viewers and their families, the show provides enlightening and heartfelt adventures that answer profound questions, guiding children to understand their world and their emotions better, each episode serves as a stepping stone toward nurturing curiosity, empath, and resilience, while all the while providing the tools they need to navigate their growing experience.