Our Programs

 

Our students have different needs, goals, and dreams. That’s why we offer a suite of programs to ensure they find their perfect fit.

Open Gym

Open six days a week, our flagship mentoring program emphasizes physical fitness programming, career development, and academic coaching.

Pre-Disposition Program

This is a 1:1 mentoring program serving juveniles immediately upon their release from detention. The goal is to get each student integrated back into the community through school, work, or volunteering.

Student Leadership Program

A year long program, dedicated students received 500+ hours of leadership training to transform into future Bench Mark Program mentors and employees.

Suspension Alternative Program

A 5-day program, this evidence-based curriculum serves students as an alternative to out-of-school suspension within the School District of Lancaster.

Strength-Based Skill Building

This is a 2-hour after school program, held 3-4 days per week. We only accept referrals from Lancaster County Juvenile Probation and Children & Youth Agency.

School-Based Branch Site Program

This is an after-school fitness-based mentoring program that includes leadership training in several school districts throughout Lancaster County.

Our Story

Bench Mark Program was founded to provide more opportunity for under-served youth. We work directly with our students to create positive gym spaces where they feel safe, understood, and empowered. Through physical exercise, academic counseling, and career coaching, we offer a support network that students can rely on for the rest of their lives.

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Our Impact

And we’re just getting started!

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62,000+ Gym Hours

30 Jobs Procured

6 College Graduates

 

2,500+ Community Service Hours

 

How You Can Help

 
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Make a Donation

Our Open Gym and Student Leadership Program are run solely on generous donations. Learn how your contribution will help out students thrive.

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Refer a Student

If you know a student who could benefit from our services, please let us know. Our doors are always open to our community.

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Become a Mentor

The secret sauce to Bench Mark Program is our mentors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lifelong impact on our students’ lives.