Where imagination meets innovation, and every idea has the power to change the world.
Our mission is to foster creativity, personal growth, and community engagement through innovative programs that inspire and uplift our youth.
Culinary Cultures & Class
Hands-on cooking experiences exploring diverse cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world, teaching essential techniques, nutrition, and food science through STEAM.
Creative Flow Therapy
Combining artistic expression with emotional support through songwriting, music production, and spoken word performances in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Stitch & Style
Empowering youth through the art of sewing and textile design, teaching machine operation, fabric selection, cutting, stitching, and creative design fundamentals.
Reel Filmmakers
An immersive filmmaking experience covering scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, and sound design — equipping students with creative and technical storytelling skills.
ZenKids
Empowering youth with tools for lifelong mental wellness through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices that enhance focus, reduce stress, and foster emotional well-being.
Words in Motion
Inspiring young writers to enhance storytelling skills through fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and visual storytelling, bridging creative writing with filmmaking.
Voices in Action
A dynamic drama and performing arts program fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression through acting, improvisation, scriptwriting, and stage production.
The Ink Society
A youth journalism program empowering students to explore reporting, research, interviewing, and multimedia production while creating a community-focused publication.
Youth Leadership Workforce
Comprehensive leadership training and workforce readiness with certifications in food safety, CPR, First Aid, financial literacy, and mentorship from local professionals.
Animated Exploration
Introducing students to animation, storytelling, and visual design using iPads — from character creation and storyboarding to collaborative animated shorts.
Our Programs
Culinary Cultures & Class
Hands-on cooking experiences exploring diverse cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world, teaching essential techniques, nutrition, and food science through STEAM.
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Creative Flow Therapy
Combining artistic expression with emotional support through songwriting, music production, and spoken word performances in a safe, therapeutic environment.
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Stitch & Style
Empowering youth through the art of sewing and textile design, teaching machine operation, fabric selection, cutting, stitching, and creative design fundamentals.
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Reel Filmmakers
An immersive filmmaking experience covering scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, and sound design — equipping students with creative and technical storytelling skills.
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ZenKids
Empowering youth with tools for lifelong mental wellness through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices that enhance focus, reduce stress, and foster emotional well-being.
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Words in Motion
Inspiring young writers to enhance storytelling skills through fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and visual storytelling, bridging creative writing with filmmaking.
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Voices in Action
A dynamic drama and performing arts program fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression through acting, improvisation, scriptwriting, and stage production.
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The Ink Society
A youth journalism program empowering students to explore reporting, research, interviewing, and multimedia production while creating a community-focused publication.
Learn more
Youth Leadership Workforce
Comprehensive leadership training and workforce readiness with certifications in food safety, CPR, First Aid, financial literacy, and mentorship from local professionals.
Learn more
Animated Exploration
Introducing students to animation, storytelling, and visual design using iPads — from character creation and storyboarding to collaborative animated shorts.
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Charlia Frank Inc. has developed a proven model for youth enrichment through culinary arts, wellness, creative expression, and STEAM — delivered in partnership with public school districts at no cost to families.
Our partnership with Poughkeepsie City School District and celebrity mentors like Chef Maureen Brice demonstrates what's possible when communities invest in young people. We're ready to bring this model nationwide.
School Districts
Bring turnkey after-school and in-school enrichment programs to your students — culinary arts, yoga, film, sewing, financial literacy, and creative writing.
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