A man and woman standing together on a tennis court, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a Milwaukee Bucks jersey, patterned shorts, a cap with sunglasses, and sneakers. The woman is dressed in black and has a whistle around her neck. They are standing behind a chain-link fence with trees and a sunny sky in the background.
A group of children sitting at tables in a classroom listening to a woman instructor.
Logo of Bright Futures Academy featuring two hands holding a globe and a tree, with surrounding text for leadership camp and program.
Children playing basketball on an outdoor court with a chain-link fence and green trees in the background.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Group of children on an outdoor basketball court, some holding basketballs, practicing shooting or waiting for their turn, with trees and a basketball hoop in the background.
Sign Up
Flyer for free preseason basketball training organized by BFA and Pearl, held Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at Rainier Community Center, October 9 to November 20. Includes a photo of kids and a coach playing basketball indoors, and a smaller image of a person writing on a notepad.

PAST EVENTS

Logo featuring two hands holding a globe with technological and natural elements, surrounded by the text 'Bright Futures Academy Pearson Program Leadership Camp' in a circular pattern.
A smiling boy sitting on grass with an open colorful book, a water bottle nearby, and a backpack beside him, wearing white sneakers, white socks, and athletic clothing.
Flyer for Summer Basketball & Leadership Camp, hosted by Bright Futures Academy, featuring camp dates, grades, themes, location, cost, schedule, and contact information, with logos, icons, and QR code.
Flyer for Summer Basketball & Leadership Camp featuring photos of kids playing basketball, drawing, and posing with a coach or mentor. The flyer includes logos for Bright Futures Academy and Pearl Program, with the slogan "Train | Grow | Lead."
Flyer for Big Day of Play event by Bright Futures through Sports X Pearl Program, featuring a girl dribbling a basketball on an outdoor court and a boy reading a book, scheduled for August 16, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Rainier Playfield Basketball Courts, with contact emails and websites listed.
Kids playing basketball on an outdoor court on a sunny day.
Flowchart illustrating the benefits of athletics and youth development, including expanded community, improved social-emotional, mental, and physical health, increased academic engagement, reduced risky behaviors, mentorship and service, improved on-time graduation, goal setting, future focus, increased time on screens, increased loneliness, susceptibility to gang recruitment, and more.
Document titled 'The Positive Impacts of Sports Participation on Youth and Teens,' listing five benefits: 1. Physical Health Benefits, 2. Mental Health Benefits, 3. Social, Emotional & Leadership Development, 4. Academic Engagement & Reduced Risky Behaviors, 5. Equity & Inclusion Matter, with descriptions and references for each.
A text document titled 'Our Commitment to Your Child' with bullet points about youth sports programs, and contact information. Below the text, there are two photographs: on the left, children and an adult are playing a game on an outdoor basketball court; on the right, children are studying or working on a project indoors. At the bottom, there is a sources list citing various health and research organizations.

Partners.

Bright Futures Academy (BFA) and The Pearl Program have partnered to create a transformative youth development program that integrates high-level basketball training with self-discovery through group mentorship. Rooted in the belief that sports are a powerful platform for teaching life skills, fostering resilience, and unlocking opportunities, this program nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and character. This is accomplished through structured basketball training and guided group sessions where athletes work through a Pearl Program journal to learn about their strengths, community and motivation. Young athletes develop self-awareness, confidence, leadership, emotional intelligence, and goal setting skills. By prioritizing holistic growth, we empower youth to excel not only on the court but also in their schools, homes, and communities, shaping them into future leaders.

Hear it from the kids

Flyer for BFA x Pearl Program with options for in school and after school, details about the Pearl Program including contact information, with images of children playing basketball and reading, and logos for Bright Futures Academy and Pearl Program.