Future for KIDS

★★★★½ 4.84 reviewsTempe, AZAges 8–14

Last checked August 2026

Tempe-based nonprofit providing free, mentor-driven out-of-school programs and camps for youth ages 8-14 facing adversity, built around academics, athletics and ethics. Its Discover Your Future program runs two hours a week at 16 locations for grades 3-6, and it offers a one-week fitness and educational summer program focused on resiliency. Founded by former NFL player Rodney Smith, the organization runs on more than 850 volunteer mentors at a 1:4 mentor-to-youth ratio and is accredited by the Arizona Center for After School Excellence as a trauma-sensitive program.

Camps

Youth Sports + Fitness Camp – One Day Summer CampActive
Ages 8–12
Basketball Camp (One Day Fall Camp)Active
Ages 8–12

Classes

Discover Your Future (DYF)Active
Ages 8–11
LEAD ProgramActive
Ages 11–13

The practical details

Ages
Ages 8–14 · Grades 3–8
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Future for KIDS · Private
Lunch IncludedField TripsFree ProgramDrop-In / Single Day
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Future for KIDS directly before you register or pay.

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★★★★★Jisoo Kim
★★★★Ayanna Hendking
★★★★★Gregory Nairn

Future for kids is an great program for children to learn Ethics ,the importance of physical activity, and Scholastics. They are also provide adult (mentor) consistency to children who otherwise would not have it. This is a true non profit organization that works in and with the community to make a difference.

★★★★★Justin Betsy