Where DMV youth learn to Think, Build & Become.

Where DC youth learn to Think, Build, & Become.


We envision a DC where every young person is a confident strategist and a purpose-driven leader. Our programs are designed to transition students from foundational "Kidpreneur" curiosity to advanced teen leadership, ensuring they have the technical skills and the character to navigate real-world challenges with wisdom and discernment.
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We envision a DC where every young person is a confident strategist and a purpose-driven leader. Our programs are designed to transition students from foundational "Kidpreneur" curiosity to advanced teen leadership, ensuring they have the technical skills and the character to navigate real-world challenges with wisdom and discernment.
Comprehensive Specialties
Emergency Services
Research and Development

Think First Academy is a 508 1AC. We envision a DMV where every young person is a confident strategist and a purpose-driven leader. Our programs are designed to transition students from foundational "Kidpreneur" curiosity to advanced teen leadership, ensuring they have the technical skills and the character to navigate real-world challenges with wisdom and discernment.
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Build foundational strategy through fun, structured play for Juniors (7–11) or master advanced tactics and tournament preparation in our Teen Track (12–18). Students develop the focus, patience, and analytical skills necessary to make high-pressure decisions with confidence.

From running "Kidpreneur" mini-ventures to launching real-world micro-enterprises, we equip youth with financial literacy and branding expertise. Our students learn to identify opportunities, develop business plans, and pitch their ideas to local entrepreneurs

Youth explore purpose-driven storytelling through film production, podcasting, and digital content creation. Students gain technical studio skills while building a professional portfolio, with select projects featured on our streaming platform.

Youth explore purpose-driven storytelling through film production, podcasting, and digital content creation. Students gain technical studio skills while building a professional portfolio, with select projects featured on our streaming platform.


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We envision a DC where every young person is a confident strategist and a purpose-driven leader. Our programs are designed to transition students from foundational "Kidpreneur" curiosity to advanced teen leadership, ensuring they have the technical skills and the character to navigate real-world challenges with wisdom and discernment.

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When you give to Think First Academy, you aren't just funding a program—you are investing in a future community pillar. Your support provides the resources, technology, and travel opportunities necessary for our youth to compete and lead on a regional level.
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We serve youth ages 7–18 living in Southeast Washington, DC. To ensure development is age-appropriate, we offer a Junior Track for ages 7–11 and a Teen Track for ages 12–18.
Students engage in three core pillars: Chess & Critical Thinking for strategic decision-making, Youth Entrepreneurship for financial literacy and business development, and Media & Creative Arts for technical production and storytelling. Each track is designed to build "life-readiness" through discipline and character development.
Think First Academy is a year-long journey, not a one-off workshop. Our roadmap is divided into six seasonal phases, starting with Foundations in January and concluding with a Showcase & Celebration in December.
We use chess as a tool to teach youth to "think before they move" in every area of life. By mastering strategy on the board, students develop the focus, patience, and analytical skills necessary to make wise decisions under pressure in school, business, and their personal lives.

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