Palomino Promise Neighborhood

Free After-School Program · Grades K–12 · 16033 N. 32 Street, Phoenix, AZ

MentorKids USA equips K–12 students to become transformative leaders through free, year-round programs rooted in their own communities. In each Promise Neighborhood, students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and as leaders—building the confidence, character, and skills to lead well and make a difference in the lives of others.

Building Leaders Who Build Leaders

Palomino at a GLance

  • Grades Served

    K–12

  • Neighborhood Served

    Bell Rd → Greenway Rd | 32nd St → Cave Creek Rd

  • Cost

    100% Free to Every Student

  • Program Hours

    Monday to Thursday | 3:00 to 5:30 PM

  • Anchor Churches

    First Baptist Church of Paradise Valley | firstspv.com
    Vida en Cristo | vidaencristoaz.com

  • Neighborhood Manager

    Abbey Lujan | [email protected]

 

Find Palomino

Promise

Neighborhood

First Baptist Church

of Paradise Valley 16033 N. 32 Street,

Phoenix, AZ 85032

What Students Experience at MentorKids

Learning, faith, leadership, creativity, and fun are all part of the week. Students have opportunities to try new things, build relationships, and grow through five connected areas of programming.

Academic
Support

Reading, homework help, and hands-on learning that help students build skills, confidence, and a strong foundation for school.

Leadership
Development

Opportunities to practice responsibility, teamwork, service, and confidence as students learn to lead themselves and others.

Spiritual
Growth

Bible lessons, prayer, and caring relationships that help students grow in faith, character, and purpose.

Creative
Learning

STEM, art, field trips, and hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and discovery.

Healthy Living
+ Sports

Movement, sports, outdoor play, and healthy habits that encourage teamwork, confidence, and whole-person well-being.

A PATHWAY FROM STUDENT TO LEADER

At MentorKids, leadership development grows with each student. From their first years in the program through high school, students build confidence and character, take on greater responsibility, serve others, and eventually help lead the students coming behind them.

GROW. LEAD. SERVE. INVEST IN OTHERS.

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Palomino Promise Neighborhood is free for students in grades K–8 who live within the neighborhood boundary. Start the registration process below, and a MentorKids team member will follow up with the next steps.

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Explore the Impact of Our Palomino Promise Neighborhood

Rooted in the Neighborhood

In Partnership with First Baptist Church of Paradise Valley and Vida en Cristo