Learn & Connect

Virtual Club Activities

Join our fun, safe virtual space where kids and teens learn, create, and grow through games, arts, and skill-building.

Digital Art Studio
Ages 6 – 12
Weekly on Tuesdays

Digital Art Studio

Explore digital illustration, animation, and design tools in a fun, collaborative virtual space for young creators.

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Junior Coding League
Ages 10 – 17
Mon & Wed Evenings

Junior Coding League

Learn logic, game development, and web basics through hands-on projects and interactive coding challenges.

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Youth Mentorship Hub
Ages 13 – 17
By Appointment

Youth Mentorship Hub

Guided discussions on life skills, goal setting, and community impact to help youth build confidence and vision.

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Esports Tournament
Ages 8 – 17
Monthly Events

Esports Tournament

Friendly, supervised gaming sessions that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking in popular titles.

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Creative Writing Lab
Ages 9 – 15
Sunday Mornings

Creative Writing Lab

Develop storytelling skills through workshops on character building, plot development, and collaborative writing.

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STEM Discovery Club
Ages 6 – 11
Bi-weekly Service

STEM Discovery Club

Fun science experiments and engineering tasks that spark curiosity and teach foundational STEM principles.

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Need help finding the right club?

We are here to help you choose the best activities for your child. Reach out to our team for guidance.

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Tailored Cohorts & Pathways

Built for Every Stage of Growing Up

Young people thrive when surrounded by peers facing similar milestones. Melanin Next separates activities into three dedicated age cohorts to keep conversations relevant, safe, and engaging.

Ages 6–9Cohort 01
Juniors

Curiosity, Play & Early Confidence

Children build healthy social habits, explore hands-on storytelling, and learn through guided play in small, nurturing circles.
45 minutes
1:6 mentor ratio
Social bonding & imaginative arts
Core Outcome: Express ideas with joy and make first virtual clubhouse friends.
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Ages 10–13Cohort 02
Middles

Identity, Teamwork & Creative Skills

Pre-teens navigate tween transitions, discover digital hobbies, and tackle team challenges that reinforce healthy self-esteem.
60 minutes
1:8 mentor ratio
Digital design, logic games & peer dialogue
Core Outcome: Strengthen emotional grounding and collaborative problem-solving.
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Ages 14–17Cohort 03
Teens

Leadership, Voice & Future Pathways

High schoolers explore passion projects, practice public speaking, and connect with Black professionals for mentorship and life skills.
75 minutes
1:10 mentor ratio
Leadership labs, portfolio prep & wellness
Core Outcome: Gain practical life skills and assemble work ready for college or career.
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Unsure which cohort matches your child best?

Our team assists with placement evaluations for kids with summer birthdays or special learning goals.

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Club Membership

Join our community to grow & connect

Pick a plan that fits your family, or apply for a community-funded grant to ensure your child never misses out on the fun.

Monthly Club
Flexible access to weekly virtual workshops, gaming sessions, and creative skill-building.
$35per month

Includes:

  • Weekly live virtual youth workshops
  • Access to digital creative toolkits
  • Member-only gaming league entry
  • Recorded session library access
  • Community connection forums
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Best Value
All-Access Pass
Full club membership including specialized mentorship, 1-on-1 coaching, and events.
$60billed monthly

Includes:

  • All Monthly Club benefits included
  • Monthly 1-on-1 mentor check-ins
  • Priority registration for events
  • Personalized growth tracking
  • Direct mentor messaging access
  • Exclusive member badge
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Community Grant
Tuition-free club access for families needing support, made possible by our community.
$0fully funded

Includes:

  • 100% covered club membership
  • Dedicated youth success advisor
  • Full access to all club activities
  • Weekly peer support circles
  • Zero application or hidden fees
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Easy Payments

Simple monthly billing with no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

Safe Environment

Our virtual clubhouse is moderated and secure, ensuring a positive space for all.

Need Support?

We offer grants for families in need.

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Common Questions

Answers to help you get started with our virtual youth club.

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