2025-2026 After-School Program

We provide comprehensive programs and services to support the youth in St. Louis city with free round-trip transportation, in a safe environment at no cost.

Movement: We offer daily sports and fitness programming, including Olympic style weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, Basketball Training Program in partnership with Larry Hughes Basketball Academy and strength and conditioning serving 50 members each day. The Gym’s weightlifting team has received numerous local, national, and international awards.

Mentoring: Teen members are paired with a mentor who helps them explore their goals and develop actionable plans. A summer College and Career Readiness Camp prepares members for life after the Gym.

Meals: Our Evening Café serves 250 nutritious meals each week.

Our signature fitness program is the Olympic-Style Youth weightlifting. The individuals on our weightlifting team practice three-to-five times a week, totaling over 4,500 hours each year. Lift For Life Gym’s weightlifting program has led to the crowning of numerous National Youth Champions as well as a member of USA’s Youth Olympic Team in 2016.