Strengthening Youth and Families Through Leadership.

What
We Do

Banisters Leadership Academy’s purpose is to provide motivation, mentoring, tutoring, and leadership development skills to all youth. Our focus is to design an academy where they can learn social, life, and leadership skills that they may use in their school life, home life, and other areas of life where they will need to overcome adversities. With your help, we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.

  • Programs Offered

    Our programming covers the state of Nebraska and we are currently in 94 counties.

  • About Us

    Banisters Leadership Academy is a youth leadership development organization that has been building leaders since 2007.

    We work with local school districts and communities to help prepare students for the next chapter in their lives.

  • Donate

    Any donation, no matter how small can help change a child’s life. Donate today.

  • Enroll

    Enroll in our programming today

Program Locations Map

Banisters Leadership Academy is a statewide movement whose mission is to strengthen youth and their families through leadership. We dedicate time, energy, and resources to disadvantaged youth and their families to have the same opportunities as others.

We are currently serving 94 counties in the state of Nebraska.

 

Upcoming events.

Check out the upcoming events we have at Banisters Leadership Academy. Be sure to look at the location to ensure the event is in your county.

Hope Valentine, LMHP

“I wholeheartedly recommend Banisters.  I have served  the Bellevue School District for over 20 years & frequently present Banisters as a viable Community Resource.”

Mental Health Provider, Sarpy County

“What I love about Banisters is that they lay out a framework to teach students leadership skills and believe in their potential.”

Donate

Banisters Leadership Academy’s mission is to strengthen youth and families through leadership. 

We aim to provide all youth with motivation, mentoring, tutoring, and leadership skills. Our focus is to design an academy where they can learn social, life, and leadership skills that they may use in school, home, and other areas of life where they will need to overcome adversities.

Become a Volunteer

We believe that every child needs a positive role model in their life to empower them to become future leaders in their community. Take action in becoming a volunteer in our group mentoring program that is designed to help mentees grades K-8th in raising self-awareness and provide support in setting and achieving their goals.