Grantee Database
T3 TRIPLE THREAT YOUTH MENTORS
Grant Year
2025-26
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$13,500.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, T3 TRIPLE THREAT YOUTH MENTORS will expand access to free and low-cost performing arts programs for youth from historically marginalized communities across San Diego. Founded by a Black LGBTQ artist who grew up in poverty and foster care, T3 creates inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where young people can express themselves through voice, dance, and acting—regardless of income, identity, or ability. CAC funding will help T3 strengthen its teaching artist pipeline, deepen community partnerships, and build capacity around social-emotional learning, accessibility, and equity evaluation. Programs will be delivered in trusted public venues, including North Park Recreation Center, ALBA Community Day School, and local Title I schools. Through culturally relevant instruction, mentorship, and performance, T3 transforms the stage into a platform for healing, growth, and future opportunity.
Organization Summary
Our core programs and services include:
Summer Camp:
In partnership with the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department, T3
provides a premium theatre-based training and development program. This 8-week theatre camp is a time of exploration, laughter,
and artistic discovery. The summer 2025 camp will immerse up to 25 students, allowing for more if demand is greater, in a production of Musical Theatre International’s (MTI) Broadway Junior Revue RAISE YOUR VOICE.
Year-round Camps:
Camps are offered in November (one week during Thanksgiving break), in December (two weeks, during the holiday break), and in April (one week, during spring break). Camps run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day for kids ages 6-12. These camps will serve up to 50 kids each and include a field trip to the San Diego Zoo, a local museum, or other cultural institution.
Adult Classes:
Classes are offered multiple days each week in the following disciplines: Commercial Dance, Tap Dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Adult Barre Fitness, and Adult Singing Lessons.
Youth and Adult Cooking Classes:
Students of all ages will discover the joys of culinary art—lessons for all ages. Classes cover knife skills, flavor pairings, and more with hands-on activities. Learn essential techniques and connect with fellow food enthusiasts.
Our camps and classes contribute to building healthy, vital neighborhoods by removing barriers to accessing the arts, education, and mentoring opportunities. Enabling every child to participate regardless of ability to pay serves to benefit historically oppressed communities and the entire community as a whole. We use creative and performing arts to empower young people through performance. This has an ongoing and often transformative positive impact by aiding students in developing a valuable skill set that enables them to become successful community members. This then serves to uplift and empower their families and communities over time.
Organization
T3 TRIPLE THREAT
Address
3783 VILLA TER
SAN DIEGO
92104-5923
County
San Diego
Region
Far South
Phone
(619) 892-6748
Congressional District
50TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
State Assembly District
DISTRICT 78
State Senate District
DISTRICT 39
