The Benji Project
WHAT /WHO: The Benji Project serves youth ages 11 to 19 and their families, building capacity for stress management and emotional resilience. Founded in honor of a local teen who died by suicide, The Benji Project envisions all young people thriving through the ups and downs of life.
WHEN: Classes and workshops are offered year-round. The next after-school program begins April 23. Summer camps take place July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 11-15, 2025.
WHERE: Classes are provided in East Jefferson County middle and high schools, while afterschool and summer programs take place around the county.
HOW: Register at thebenjiproject.org. Scholarships available.
Additional Information: When families register for a program, they self-select the tuition level they can afford. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
