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ACC TRANSFORMERS RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCE (R.O.P.E) DC YOUTH PROGRAM
"The Lifeline for Youth EoTR"
THE LIFELINE FOR YOUTH EoTR
TransformersDC, in partnership with Anacostia Coordinating Council & the Department of Behavioral Health, are educating youth about the dangers of opioid use, strategies for prevention, and how to make better decisions for the future.
Join our FREE Rite of Passage Experience (ROPE) program! The ACC Transformers ROPE program offers youth ages 12-18 from Wards 7 & 8 opportunities to engage in a range of exciting activities, including:
- Day trips
- Opportunities to make new friends
- Leadership development activities
- Career-building workshops
- Opioid and drug awareness sessions, and more!
Parents are able to sign up their children with a host of organizations that best meet their needs. TransformersDC also hosts programs specifically tailored for parents, including yoga, art therapy, professional coaching, and more! Get more information about specific programs here!
UPCOMING EVENTS
TRANSFORMERS Rite of Passage Program BENEFITS
The Transformers Rite of Passage Experience (R.O.P.E.) program can help District youth discover their strengths, character, and personal gifts. It can also help them understand their feelings and thoughts, as well as how to better act on them.
The Transformers R.O.P.E. program can help youth crystallize their search for identity and purpose, while helping them create a story about who they are and the kind of life they want to build, based on their values. This can help to strengthen them to take responsibility for the decisions that will ultimately shape their future.
Transformers R.O.P.E. helps young people build skills and knowledge that will help them succeed as young adults. For example, we work on helping youth develop decision making skills that can help them avoid dangerous behaviors especially engaging in violence and taking drugs.
The Transformers R.O.P.E. program can help to mark the transition from one stage of life to another, such as from elementary school to junior high. Caring adults can help young people build bridges between who they were, who they are, and who they are becoming; a much-needed process for healthy development.
Transformers R.O.P.E. helps youth build community and connect with others. We work to help them learn what it means to be a contributing member of their family and community.
Events
06/19/2025
TransformersDC Youth Juneteenth Celebration
1:00pm
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2:30pm
662 Atlantic St. SE Washington DC 20032
Event Details
06/19/2025
TransformersDC Youth Juneteenth Celebration
On Juneteenth (June 19th), TransformersDC are hosting a Youth Juneteenth Celebration at the Highland Dwellings Community Center. The event...
1:00pm
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2:30pm
662 Atlantic St. SE Washington DC 20032
04/27/2025
Sustain Learning Solutions (SLS) Parent Wellness Retreat
Event Details
04/27/2025
Sustain Learning Solutions (SLS) Parent Wellness Retreat
Sunday, April 27th, Sustained Learning Solutions will be hosting a free Wellness Retreat for Ward 7 & 8 parents. The SLS retreat will provid...
04/19/2025
FFOIP Harper's Ferry Trip
8:30am
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5:30pm
Harper's Ferry
Event Details
04/19/2025
FFOIP Harper's Ferry Trip
FFOIP’s is hosting another R.O.P.E. experience! Heading down to the Harper's Ferry on April 19th, participants have the chance to learn abou...
8:30am
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5:30pm
Harper's Ferry
04/9/2025
Jobs Not Drugs & Jobs Not Guns EoTR Youth Career Building Workshop
10:00am
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2:00pm
1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020
Event Details
04/9/2025
Jobs Not Drugs & Jobs Not Guns EoTR Youth Career Building Workshop
Wednesday, April 9th, join Jobs Not Drugs & Jobs Not Guns at the Panorama Room. The workshop will provide youth in Wards 7 & 8 opportunities...
10:00am
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2:00pm
1600 Morris Road, SE Washington, DC 20020
02/28/2025
TransformersDC Youth Black History Month Program
5:30pm
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7:30pm
662 Atlantic St. SE Washington DC 20032
Event Details
02/28/2025
TransformersDC Youth Black History Month Program
Friday the 28th, TransformersDC are hosting a Youth Take Action Black History Month Program at the Highland Dwellings Community Center. The ...
5:30pm
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7:30pm
662 Atlantic St. SE Washington DC 20032
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We host a variety of events throughout the year, including outreach events hosted by community youth programs, day trips, job fairs, and educational seminars. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up.
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Transformers R.O.P.E. Events
Interviews & Testimonials
Strike Success with ACC Bowling
Hear from two participants in the Anacostia Coordinating Council's Youth Bowling program on how it’s building community and guiding them toward better choices.
Hear from Thomas Byrd!
Hear from Thomas Byrd, the program coordinator of ACC Youth Bowling, and how he created an inviting space for ward 7 & 8 youth seeking an empowering future.
Catch-Up with China!
Meet one of the inspiring participants of PEEP THIS! and hear their story firsthand. Discover how this program is making a difference and shaping their journey!
Meet Kim Bookard!
Get to know the founder and CEO of PEEP THIS! Hear her inspiring journey of creating the program and her mission to transform lives in the community!
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TransformersDC - The Lifeline for Youth EoTR
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Join us as we help our youth make safe decisions, and educate them about the dangers of opioid use, and equip them with strategies for prevention!
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