The SAC

The Student ACES Center (The SAC) is an afterschool and summer program that serves teenage student-athletes from the Glades Region. The SAC is a safe, stable, and nurturing environment offering innovative programs focused on academic success, career readiness, college prep, health and wellness, mental health, character development and personal development. Upon successful completion of the program, student athletes will understand what it means to be Champions.

The mission of The SAC is to create Champions in the Glades community who will thrive in life.

SAC Programs

Student ACES Passport Program

The innovative Student ACES Passport Program, takes student-athletes through a series of tasks that are designed to prepare them to graduate high school, thrive in life and become Champions. Students work through various learnings by completing hands-on tasks in 7 different guiding principles - academic advising, career readiness, college prep, health and wellness, mental health, character development and entrepreneurship. Students are able to save their stamps for prizes.

Hopeful Youth Prove Excellence

Hopeful Youth Prove Excellence (HYPE) combines recreation and fun with real-world learning experiences. Students engage in hands-on activities allowing them to learn new skills and explore the world around them. Through Mentor Monday, Serve Together Tuesday, Eat! Around the World Wednesday, Tournament Thursday and Fun Friday, we take skill building, lessons directly related to the student's schoolwork and real-world experiences to create an activity that engages the students.

The Student ACES Passport Program is
powered by Florida Power & Light.

FAQs

What are the requirements to join The SAC?

Students must meet these qualifications to be enrolled at the SAC:

Must be in enrolled at Glades Central, Pahokee, Everglades Prep and Glades Day.
Complete the proper interview & registration procedure.

If you meet these requirements, please register on the link below. Please email Peaches Green with any questions tgreen@studentaces.org.

How can my child join The SAC and how much does it cost?

Students must also sign the waivers below no students will be admitted as members until everything is signed.

There is no cost for students to attend the SAC.

Student ACES vows to never charge a student for services and relies solely on contributions. Student ACES works tirelessly to secure funding through corporate, private and individual donors to fun the SAC programs.

Can I come and visit The SAC?

All visitors, including parents, must schedule an appointment to visit the SAC before arriving at the facility. Please call the Student ACES Center at 561-463-7110 to make an appointment. For the safety of our students, staff has the right to request photo identification, a background check or any other paperwork deemed necessary before visitors are given access to the building.

Registration

If you are interested in joining the Student ACES Center please visit The SAC for a tour and registration (915 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430). Please contact The SAC team at 561-463-7110 should you have any questions prior to your visit.

Links:

Online Registration: https://online.traxsolutions.com/aces/main#/dashboard

Participation Waivers: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/61e6d4ce5c0a3/web/

Needs Assessment:

https://forms.pabbly.com/form/share/T5Lt-722604101