What is The Judah Kids Project?

Mission Statement

The Judah Kids Project is a gospel-centered after-school and summer program designed to equip students with spiritual, economic and social tools through fine arts education and academic support.

Vision | We want to see students from the community of Dalton thrive in a learning environment dedicated to giving them the individualized music and art training and tutoring that would otherwise be unaffordable! But that’s only the means. Our end goal is to cultivate a community of artists and musicians who use their skills to serve the Lord and progress His Kingdom. Our goal for all judah kids would be that they know the influence their expression has and use it to impact the world. Together we explore subjects such as processing grief and trauma through art, expressions of worship, collaborative creating, all for the purpose of encouraging/teaching others to do the same!

Meet the Team

  • Sam Musto

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Luz Fraire

    SITE ASSISTANT

Our Values

Creativity

Every person on this earth is capable of being creative, even if it may not look the same. We teach all Judah Kids students how they can use their passions to solve problems on a fundamental level (educationally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually).

Sensitivity

Life can be overstimulating at times and children can get the worst of it! We pay attention to the details of our lessons to make sure we aren't contributing to the problem. Of course, music is difficult to soften at times, but community development is a growing changing system, and we strive to continue altering things that don't seem to fit this model!

Diversity

We are within a community of multiculturalism. Judah Kids is a place that not only encourages children to celebrate each other's differences, but invites them to share the unique traditions and dynamics of their own cultures!

Responsibility

From the youngest of us to the oldest of us, all people have responsibilities. Whether it is returning something back to its home or picking up trash (even if its not yours), we can always take ownership of our job. Our students are walked through their responsibilities and taught how to manage them.

Sustainability

Our first order of business after being created was to work and keep the garden. That is, to take care of the rest of God's creation. We practice recycling and conservation every day, because we believe to create more waste of things that could be reused isn't being good stewards of the gifts we have!

Godliness

Last, but certainly not least, we ask that students treat others as Jesus would treat them, a gift beyond what we deserve or desire. When we strive to be like Christ, our lives will be a testimony of the character of God, and our labor will be blessed beyond measure.

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

~ Pablo Picasso