KYDS Programs & Services Overview

KYDS provides holistic, healing-centered programs that support youth, educators, families, and communities across Monmouth County and beyond. Our offerings integrate mindfulness, social-emotional learning, leadership development, and trauma-informed practices to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and purposeful living.

Youth Programs

Konscious Connections (High School)

Konscious Connections is a high school engagement program that supports youth in building identity, leadership, and community connection. Through workshops, school partnerships, and community-based experiences, students develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a deeper sense of purpose while strengthening their connection to school and community.

Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship (KLE) – Middle School

KLE is a leadership and entrepreneurship program designed for middle school youth. Participants explore self-awareness, teamwork, financial literacy, and business development while creating and launching real-world projects. The program builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills while empowering youth to see themselves as creators and changemakers.

Journey Summer Camp (Elementary & Middle School)

Journey Summer Camp is a holistic summer experience that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of youth. Through mindfulness practices, creative expression, movement, team-building, and social-emotional learning, participants build confidence, resilience, and meaningful relationships in a safe, supportive environment.

Training & Professional Development

Educator & Youth Professional Trainings

KYDS provides professional development for educators, youth workers, and school staff focused on mindfulness, trauma-informed care, emotional intelligence, and healing-centered engagement. These trainings equip professionals with practical tools to support student well-being, improve classroom culture, and strengthen relationships.

Staff & Organizational Wellness Workshops

KYDS offers wellness workshops for organizations, agencies, and teams to support staff well-being and prevent burnout. These sessions integrate mindfulness, stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and team-building practices to foster healthier, more connected workplace environments.

Family & Community Engagement

Parent Workshops

KYDS facilitates workshops for parents and caregivers that focus on strengthening communication, emotional awareness, and family connection. These sessions provide tools to support youth development at home while building stronger relationships between families and the community.

Community Wellness Services (Open to the Public)

Through the Konscious Community Wellness Center and community partnerships, KYDS offers accessible, community-based programming open to all ages. These services include:

1. Community Building Circles 
2. Zumba Classes 
3. Drum Circles 
4. Health Workshops 
5. Sound Healing 
6. Breathe & Reset (Virtual) 
7. Yoga & Movement Classes 
8. Breath & Tech Offerings 
9. Relax & Release (Beginner Offering)   
10. Open Mic Nights 
11. Wellness Workshops & Classes
12. Youth & Family Engagement Events

These offerings create safe, inclusive spaces for healing, belonging, and collective growth—removing barriers to wellness and fostering a stronger, more connected community.

Organizational Impact

Since 2014, KYDS has partnered with over 200 schools across New Jersey, reaching more than 50,000 youth, educators, and community members through its programs and services.

Community Calendar

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Employment / Training Internships Life Skills Training Family & Support Services Family Support Parenting & Caregiving Youth Groups
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Teen Issues Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition Meditation / Relaxation Techniques Preventative Healthcare
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services Outpatient Services Social Skills Treatment Setting In-Person
Payment Types	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Monmouth County

Last Updated: 04/02/26