Youth Services
Upstream Academy
Upstream Academy is Circuit Rider Community Services’ academic enrichment and college-readiness program designed to support Youth (13–17) and young adults (18–24) from historically underserved communities. The program focuses on strengthening core academic skills, improving performance in college-prep and Advanced Placement coursework, and building the confidence and study habits students need to succeed in high school and beyond. Through small-group instruction, individualized tutoring, mentorship, and culturally responsive teaching practices, Upstream Academy meets students where they are and helps them close opportunity gaps that too often limit post-secondary options.
Beyond academics, Upstream Academy provides wraparound support that addresses the social, emotional, and practical barriers to educational success. Participants receive mentorship, goal-setting coaching, exposure to college and career pathways, and connections to family and community resources. By combining rigorous academic support with relationship-based guidance, the program empowers young people to see themselves as capable scholars and future leaders—equipped not only to graduate, but to thrive in higher education, vocational training, and meaningful careers.