SoundQuest Station
Create music. Run a podcast. Make media that supports other kids.
SoundQuest Station brings creative experiences into community spaces, where you get to try new things, work as a team, build resilience & leadership, and start stacking skills that prepare you for the future, while making a real difference in the world! SoundQuest Station is brought to you by Flourish Foundation Project, Inc., DBA F.I.R.E. Institute for Wellness & Global Competitiveness.
You Run the Show
Host the podcast and lead conversations
Create Together
Make music, media, and projects as a team
Build Leadership
Develop confidence, resilience, and skills
Make a Difference
Support and encourage other kids
⚡ Three (3) Locations Servicce Charlotte Area! Enroll Today, Spots are limited — join now to secure your place!
SoundQuest Station, operating under license agreement, byFlourish Foundation Project, Inc. | DBA: F.I.R.E. Institute for Wellness & Global Competitiveness | A federally recognized nonprofit and community behavioral health services providers. SoundQuest Station is operated by Flourishh Foundation Project under license agreement, and in collaboration with Flourish Impact Alliance — industry, busness, and national brands committed to fostering stigma-free solutions helping yuth to embrace life & build bright futures. Learn more at www.flourish.foundation | info@flourish.foundation
What Is SoundQuest Station?
A Place to Create, Lead, and Grow
SoundQuest Station is a place where you show up each week, work with the same group, and build cool things together over time. It's not like school — there are no grades, no tests, and no boring lectures. Instead, you get to dive into hands-on creative projects that actually matter.
You'll explore music production, run podcasts, experiment with media and technology, and discover gaming and digital tools. Along the way, you'll learn how to work with others, lead projects, solve problems together, and support your peers. Every session builds on the last, so you see real progress and finish projects you can actually be proud of.
You don't need experience. You don't need to be "good" at anything yet. You just need interest and the willingness to show up, try new things, and work as part of a team. If you're curious and ready to create, you're ready for SoundQuest Station.
What You'll Get to Do
Every session at SoundQuest Station is packed with hands-on activities that let you explore different creative paths. You're not stuck doing one thing — you get to try it all, discover what you love, and build skills that matter both now and in your future.
Run a Real Podcast
Host PeerCast episodes, conduct interviews, and create media content that reaches a real audience. You're in charge of the questions, the conversations, and the message.
Create Music
Learn how music is made from the ground up. Experiment with beats, melodies, recording techniques, and production tools to bring your ideas to life.
Explore Gaming & Tech
Dive into gaming culture, explore creative technology, and discover how digital tools can be used to tell stories and solve problems.
Work as a Team
Every project involves collaboration. You'll learn how to communicate clearly, support your teammates, and bring different ideas together.
Build Your Experience
Finish projects you can share on school applications, resumes, or portfolios. Show what you've created and what you've learned.
You work together, help each other learn, and finish projects you can genuinely be proud of. Everything you do here is designed to help you grow, take on challenges, and discover what you're capable of.
The SoundQuest Station — Part 1 of an Ecosystems Solution
A Program that Empowers Youth, Strengthens Communities & Ignites a Nation Movement
Flourish Foundation Project (FIRE Wellness) meets youth where they are—in their phones, schools, online, and communities—and transforms daily hours of music, games, and digital engagement into life-saving, resume-building opportunities to empower young lives. Our proprietary collaborative impact ecosystems-model approach recognizes that today's youth spend significant time engaged with digital media and harnesses these interests as gateways to professional skills development, leadership training, and career exploration—all infused with mental health & wellness, suicide prevention, and social emotional learning (SEL), and life-saving suicide prevention strategies including QPR, hands-on CPR, and Music & Mental Resilience curriculum.. Our local afterschool program is designed to be shared to the nation on platforms your frequent most and is amplified by youth led, and cross sectional industry leader & celebrity reinforcements sharing messages of hope and life-saving programming a full cycle ecosystem solutions — a stigma-free, authentically resonating with youth blueprint for addressing the national youth suicide crisis.
Our program participants lead and create public health awareness campaigns and events like Every11minutes, and Play & Stay — Live Championship Esports, Music & Wellness Youth Summit (in partnership with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and lives-streamed to the nation from the U.S. Olympic Center). SoundQuest Station is an afterschool program and evolves to a national resource as we launch our mobile application at Play & Stay — Live Championship event May 23-24, 2026.
Broadcasting & PeerCast
Youth learn professional journalism, broadcasting skills, develop their own podcasts, and share stories that make an impact to themselves & their schools and communities. This platform gives youth a voice while building communication skills essential for future success.
Music Production & DJ Training
Participants explore music creation, production techniques, and DJ skills under guidance from industry professionals. They develop technical abilities while expressing their creativity & building a toolkit of strategies for using music for emotional behavioral self regulation.
Gaming & Coding Hubs
Beyond recreational gaming, youth learn game design principles, coding fundamentals, and digital literacy. These activities develop logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technological fluency.
At our flagship SoundQuest Station — Play & Stay — Live Studio, youth don't just play—they move from gameplay to gameplan, earning stackable micro-certifications across more than 270 STEM and career pathways. Each activity is carefully designed to build transferable skills while providing engaging, age-appropriate content that resonates with participants' interests.
Our program creates a seamless progression from recreational activities to career exploration, and professional development, helping youth envision and prepare for future careers they might never have considered otherwise. This future-focused approach helps reduce suicide ideation & supports overall mental wellbeing.
The Journey
How It Works
When you join SoundQuest Station, you're committing to a full session that runs for several weeks. This isn't a drop-in program — you stay with the same group, work on projects together, and see things through from start to finish. That continuity is what makes everything work.
Staying with your group over time helps you get comfortable, build real friendships, and learn how to follow through on commitments. You'll also have opportunities to take on leadership roles, mentor newer members, and watch your skills grow week by week.
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Sign Up for a Session Packaage
Choose a cohort session that works for your schedule and commit to the full run of weeks.
02
Meet Your Group
Connect with other kids who will be your teammates throughout the session.
03
Start Creating
Jump into hands-on projects, learn new skills, and start making things together.
04
Build & Finish Projects
Work through challenges, support each other, and complete projects you can share.
05
Celebrate & Reflect
Showcase what you've made, reflect on what you've learned, and celebrate your growth.
This structure isn't just about learning skills — it's about learning how to stick with something, work through the hard parts, and finish what you start. Those are the kinds of lessons that stay with you.
The Impact for Youth
SoundQuest Station isn't just about making podcasts or music — it's about building the skills and mindset that help you succeed in life. By showing up, participating, and working with your group, you develop qualities that will serve you in school, future jobs, and relationships.
Confidence
You learn to trust yourself, speak up, share your ideas, and take on challenges without fear.
Resilience
When things don't go as planned, you learn how to adapt, problem-solve, and keep moving forward.
Leadership
You discover how to guide others, take responsibility, and make decisions that benefit the whole team.
Communication
You practice expressing yourself clearly, listening to others, and working through disagreements respectfully.
"You learn how to support others, work through challenges, and make a real difference."
These aren't abstract concepts — they're real skills you practice every single session. You'll see yourself grow stronger, more capable, and more ready to take on whatever comes next. And just as importantly, you'll learn how to lift others up along the way.
SoundQuest Station is Youth Leadership In Action — National Impact
Real Skills for Real Life
Everything you do at SoundQuest Station connects to skills that matter beyond the program. Whether you're applying to high school, looking for your first job, or working on a college application, the experiences you gain here give you something genuine to talk about.
Creative Production & STEMM+ Skills
Learn how to produce podcasts, create music, and develop media content using professional-level tools and techniques.
Project Management, Leadership
Understand how to plan projects, meet deadlines, delegate tasks, and see things through from concept to completion.
Public Speaking & Interviewing
Build confidence speaking in front of others, asking thoughtful questions, and facilitating meaningful conversations.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Learn to work effectively with different personalities, contribute to group decisions, and support your teammates.
Confidence, Critical Thinking, & Resilience
Practice solving problems creatively, evaluating ideas, and making decisions that move projects forward.
When you complete a session at SoundQuest Station, you walk away with finished projects, documented experiences, and concrete examples of your growth. You can point to the podcast episodes you hosted, the music you created, and the leadership roles you took on.
That's the kind of experience that stands out — not because someone told you that you did well, but because you have actual proof of what you accomplished.
Who Can Join?
SoundQuest Station is open to kids and young people ages 8 and up. You don't need any prior experience with podcasting, music production, or media creation. All you need is curiosity, a willingness to try new things, and the commitment to show up for your group.
We welcome kids from all backgrounds, interests, and skill levels. Whether you're naturally outgoing or more reserved, whether you love music or have never created anything before, there's a place for you here.
What we're looking for:
- Interest in creativity, media, or making a difference
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Commitment to attending sessions regularly
- Openness to trying new things and learning
- Respect for others and their ideas
Spots are limited to ensure everyone gets meaningful participation and attention. We keep group sizes small so you can really connect with your teammates and get hands-on experience with every project.
If you're ready to create, lead, and make your voice heard, SoundQuest Station is ready for you. All you have to do is take the first step and sign up.
Ready to Join?
Spots are limited so everyone gets a chance to truly participate, connect with their group, and make a meaningful impact. Don't wait — secure your spot today and start your journey with SoundQuest Station.
✓ Open to ages 10+
All skill levels welcome
✓ No experience needed
Just bring your curiosity
✓ Real projects, real impact
Build skills that matter
Presented by Flourish Foundation Project, Inc. | DBA: F.I.R.E. Institute for Wellness & Global Competitiveness
A youth enrichment and leadership initiative focused on resilience, engagement, and community impact.