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Every young person is a natural born champion.

We build career-connected programs, mentorship, and hands-on learning through an entrepreneurship lens, helping young people in our community discover their strengths and step into their future.

Our Programs

Real programs, real skills, real futures. Explore the ways young people grow with NBC.

Camp Champions / Champ Tank

Camps and team challenges where youth build skills, pitch ideas, and compete as a team.

NBC Tutoring Lab

Academic support that helps students build confidence and strengthen core subjects.

Mentorship Pathways Program

Mentorship that guides young people toward education, career, and life goals, through our Traditional and Justice-to-Career pathways.

K-8 Career-Connected Social Clubs

Clubs that connect elementary and middle school students to real-world careers through hands-on, social learning.

Our Impact in the Community

From classrooms to community trips, our young people are showing up, growing, and leading. A cradle-to-career journey serving Baltimore youth since 2018.

200+

Youth served annually

5

Active programs

8+

Active sites

4-24

Ages served

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Upcoming Events

​There is always something happening at NBC. Join us at our next event.

Partner With NBC

Schools, universities, funders, agencies, and community organizations power our work. Together we can expand opportunity for the young people who need it most.

Family & Community Engagement

NBC supports the whole family, not just the young person. Through family workshops covering financial literacy, mental wellness and resilience, and workforce development, plus community events and celebrations, we help parents and caregivers grow right alongside their children.

Careers & Opportunities

Join the team or explore openings.

Volunteer

Give your time and skills.

Donate

Fund programs that change lives.

Who We Are

Natural Born Champions empowers youth and families to break cycles of poverty and incarceration through education, mentorship, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and meaningful community connection.

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Accountability

We take ownership of our actions, responsibilities, and results.

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Integrity        

We do what is right, even when no one is watching.

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Responsibility

We understand that our choices affect the team, young people, families, community.

Led by Executive Director Markia Beckwith and a dedicated team of mentors, coaches, and partners.

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