Youth Development

Delta Academy & GEMS

Delta Academy & GEMS run during the academic school year, September through May. The Bradenton Alumnae Chapter will hold an informational meeting for our 2026-27 mentorship programs on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at 3:30 pm,
SCF-Community Room.

Delta Academy

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is one of our national mentoring programs designed to promote the social, physical, and emotional development of our African American middle school aged girls (Grades 6th-8th, Ages 11-14) to prepare them for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. This initiative focuses on enriching academic success, building self esteem, and developing leadership skills through STEM exposure, community service, and sisterhood.

Please click the link below for the 2026-27 Delta Academy application.

Application Here

Delta GEMS

Delta G.E.M.S (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) is one of our national mentoring programs designed to guide African American high school aged girls (Grades 9th-12th, Ages 14-18) by equipping them with the tools for academic excellence, goal-setting, and leadership development.

The program framework is built upon fiver major components, serving as a roadmap for college and career planning:

• Scholarship: Encouraging high academic achievement and providing tools for success.
• Sisterhood: Promoting positive social interactions and building a supportive peer network.
• Show Me the Money: Teaching financial literacy, budgeting, and economic awareness.
• Service: Instilling a community-minded focus through active service-learning projects.
• Infinitely Complete: Focused on personal growth, self-reflection and self esteem.

Please click the link below for the 2026-27 Delta GEMS application.

Application Here