Small-group mentorship and real-world adventures for kids ages [7–15] across Laurel, Silver Spring, Baltimore, and Frederick. Fully Covered by Maryland Medicaid.
9:00AM - Pickup
Your mentor arrives at your home and picks up your child along with the rest of the small crew.
10:00AM - Arrival
Arrival at the day's destination Could be a state park, museum, sports center, library program, or community event. Chosen based on the crew's interests.
11:30AM - Arrival
Activity + group time Mentor leads activities that build confidence, communication, and friendship — not lectures, just real moments.
12:30PM - Lunch Together
Eaten on the road. Packed lunch or picnic-style. Lunch will be provided and packed by parents along with any instructions for the mentor.
1:30PM - Second Stop
Another destination, another experience. Variety keeps the day fresh.
3:00PM - Drop-off
Mentor returns your child to your door, with a quick update on how the day went.
Could use a fun, structured summer outside the house.
Want real adventures instead of screens
Would benefit from connection with peers.
Need transportation that doesn't depend on a parent's schedule
Are building confidence, social skills, or resilience.
Thrive when they have something to look forward to each week.
Every Lartey mentor is:
A trained youth development professional.
Background checked and certified.
Experienced working with kids and adolescents.
Trained in CPR and emergency responses.
Hand-picked for the ability to build real relationships.
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Child should be a Maryland resident
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Child should be between the ages of 5 & 17
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Child should be enrolled on Maryland Medicaid