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Youth Parent Staff Adult Senior Partner Incubator Board Events

South Jordan, Utah • Est. 2025

THE RINGS

The Relationships that Inspire, Nurture, and Guide your Story

Fullmer Legacy Center Campus

A community center for the whole family—from early childhood (ages 0–7) through adulthood—where Champions build real skills, create portfolios of artifacts, and discover the champion within.

Enroll Your Child Our Story

The Legacy

Built on the Spirit of a Champion

Gene Fullmer was a world middleweight boxing champion from West Jordan, Utah. He wasn't flashy—he was relentless, disciplined, and tough. He outworked everyone in the ring and became one of the most respected fighters of his era.

The Fullmer Legacy Center carries that spirit forward. This isn't a place where Champions come to be entertained. It's a place where they come to build something real—skills, confidence, portfolios of artifacts they're proud of, badges earned through quests that matter.

The Center building sits at the heart of our campus—and that campus is the center of the Rings. Surrounding the Center is a network of partner facilities that bring the nine rings to life: the skate park and outdoor recreation (Body), the library and high school (Brain), the senior center and animal shelter (Bubble), the fire department and civic buildings (Neighborhood & Community). Champions build outward through all nine rings—starting with Self at the core, expanding through Body, Brain, Bubble, Scene, Neighborhood, Community, and World, reaching Ether where existential questions bring them full circle back to who they are. The campus is where it all begins—where the inner champion meets the outer world, all within walking distance.

We believe every young person has a champion inside them. Our job is to help them find it and develop it, one ring at a time.

The Science

Built on How Young People Actually Learn

Our approach isn't invented—it's grounded in brain science and proven learning models.

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HOMAGO

Hanging Out → Messing Around → Geeking Out

Youth start by exploring casually, then experiment with what interests them, then go deep on what they love. We don't force—we facilitate.

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Brain Science

Adolescent brains need risk, novelty, and peers

We channel it—real challenges, real stakes, real crews. The teenage brain isn't broken; it's built for exactly this.

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Dev Stages

0-7 Flyweight • 7-14 Featherweight • 14-17 Welterweight • 17-21 Cruiserweight

Flyweight (0–7) builds foundations. Featherweight (7–14) develops structure and skills. Welterweight (14–17) builds leadership through volunteering. Cruiserweight (17–21) offers paid positions and career pathways. Heavyweight staff at 21+.

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SOLE

Self-Organized Learning Environment

Youth choose quests, form crews, drive their learning. Staff facilitate, not lecture. Agency creates engagement.

This isn't babysitting. This is intentional youth development backed by research.

Open All Day

Serving the Whole Community

From morning childcare to evening adult classes—we keep the building alive and serving families all day long.

6am–3pm

Flyweight

Ages 0–7

Full-day & half-day childcare
Mommy & Me classes
Pre-K readiness programs
Sliding scale fees available

Out of School Time

Featherweight

Ages 7–14

Four pillars of growth
Quest-based learning
Portfolio building
Mentorship

Flexible Schedule

Welterweight & Cruiserweight

Ages 14–21

Leadership training (14–17)
Paid roles at 17+
Pathway planning
College & career prep

Evenings & Weekends

Heavyweight

18+

AI & technology classes
English language learning
Tax preparation (VITA)
Community events & workshops

Welterweight & Cruiserweight (Ages 14–21)

Our leadership pipeline. Welterweights (14–17) mentor younger Champions and lead quest crews. Cruiserweights (17–21) take on paid roles and prepare for independence. Perfect for those exploring pathways to college, career, or military service.

• Paid leadership positions ($12–$18/hour)
• Pathway planning & career exploration
• Mentorship training & certification
• Resume building from portfolio artifacts
• College & career prep workshops

Staff positions requiring driving (ages 21+) available. All staff must pass background checks and complete training.

Adults HOMAGO too—Hanging Out at events, Messing Around with new skills, Geeking Out on what matters.

Mark Your Calendar

Campus Events

Dec

Featured

New Year's Eve Sleepover Extravaganza

Ring in 2026 at the Center! More details to come.

Nov 22

Family Wellness Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Potluck

Nov 29

Winter Quest Showcase

View Full Calendar →

The Framework

Nine Rings of Development

Growth isn't one-dimensional. We track development across nine expanding rings—from the inner Self outward through Body, Brain, Bubble, Scene, Neighborhood, Community, and World, reaching Ether where existential questions bring us full circle back to Self. For youth and adults alike.

Self

Identity, values, emotional regulation. Champions choose their champion name, build mission statements, and create portfolios that reflect who they are. This is where agency begins—youth control their own story, not data points.

Brain

Learning, problem-solving, creativity. Quest-based learning across four pillars—Wellness, TechNest, Creative Studio, Civic Lab. HOMAGO flow: Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out. Real skills that transfer to careers and life.

Body

Physical fitness, nutrition, movement. Boxing fundamentals where youth earn their way into the ring—nothing is given. Strength training, yoga, nutrition workshops. The discipline of the body builds discipline of mind.

Bubble

Family, close relationships, home. Parent portals for attendance and progress. Family events, parent co-ops, home connections. The Bubble ring recognizes that growth happens in context—family engagement strengthens everything else.

Scene

Friends, peers, social dynamics. Crew-based quests where youth form teams, collaborate, and build belonging. Peer mentorship, social learning, and the power of "who you roll with" shapes who you become.

Neighborhood

Local community, surroundings. Partnerships with fire stations, senior centers, local businesses. Neighborhood service projects, block parties, understanding your immediate world. The Rings connects Champions to what's right outside the door.

Community

Civic engagement, service. Civic Lab pillar—youth council, environmental initiatives, intergenerational programs. Service hours tracked, leadership developed. Learning to be contributors, not just consumers.

World

Global awareness, cultures. Cultural exchange programs, world events discussions, language learning. Understanding that your neighborhood connects to neighborhoods everywhere. Global citizenship starts local.

Ether

Digital spaces, existential questions, spiritual growth. The outer ring that circles back to Self—where meaning, purpose, and identity are explored beyond the material world. Esports, streaming, digital creation, but also the big questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What matters?

Programs

Four Pillars of Growth

Youth ages 7–14 choose their path and go deep—building portfolios of artifacts, earning badges, and completing quests that mean something. At 14, youth move up to Welterweight for leadership development, with paid Cruiserweight positions at 17+.

Youth Programs Schedule

Monday–Friday: 3:00pm–8:00pm (School days) • 10:00am–6:00pm (School breaks)
Saturday: 10:00am–4:00pm

Wellness

Boxing, fitness, mindfulness, nutrition. Youth earn their way into the ring—nothing is given.

Boxing fundamentals
Strength & conditioning
Yoga & meditation
Nutrition workshops

TechNest

Esports, coding, robotics, digital media. Real technical skills that transfer to careers.

Competitive esports
Game development
Robotics & engineering
Content creation

Creative Studio

Music, visual arts, design, performance. Youth create real work—albums, portfolios, shows.

Music production
Visual arts & design
Photography & video
Theater & performance

Civic Lab

Service projects, leadership, civic engagement. Youth learn to be contributors, not just consumers.

Community service
Youth council
Environmental initiatives
Intergenerational programs

For Parents

A Safe Place for Real Growth

What Your Champion Gets

→Real skills in areas they're passionate about
→A portfolio of artifacts they created
→Mentorship from trained staff
→A peer community that builds them up
→Quest-based learning across four pillars
→Badge recognition for achievements
→Leadership: Welterweight (14–17), Cruiserweight (17–21)

Safety & Communication

→All staff background checked & trained
→Parent portal to track attendance & progress
→You control communication permissions
→Regular updates on your child's growth
→Real-time check-in notifications
→Privacy-first data collection

Affordable Access

Sliding Scale Membership

Our fees are based on family size and household income to ensure every family can participate. No one is turned away for inability to pay.

Tier 1

Up to 185% of Federal Poverty Level

Single Child

$25/month

Family (2+ Children)

$40/month

Full access to all programs, reduced fees for adult classes

Tier 2

186–300% of Federal Poverty Level

Single Child

$50/month

Family (2+ Children)

$80/month

Full access to all programs, standard adult class fees

Tier 3

Above 300% of Federal Poverty Level

Single Child

$75/month

Family (2+ Children)

$120/month

Full access + supports scholarships for other families

What's Included

Featherweight (Ages 7–14)

• Unlimited quest participation
• Access to all four pillars
• Portfolio building & artifacts
• Badge system & recognition
• Crew-based learning
• Mentorship programs

Additional Services

• Early childhood childcare (separate fees apply)
• Welterweight & Cruiserweight (ages 14–21, paid at 17+)
• Adult classes (per-class or package pricing)
• Community events (free or low-cost)
• Family membership portal
• Parent/guardian communication tools

Financial assistance available for families facing hardship. Contact us to discuss payment plans or scholarship opportunities.

The Architect

John Lyman, M.Ed.

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Ring Leader

"The Interface Between
Systems and Stories"

After 16 years running youth programs at YouthCity—serving 5,000+ young people annually with 200+ technology-integrated learning experiences—I kept seeing the same gap: programs that either treated kids like data points or ignored accountability entirely.

Then I spent six years as Utah's Student Data Privacy Specialist, training 50,000+ educators and building the state's privacy infrastructure from scratch. I chaired the committee that wrote Utah's K-12 AI professional development framework. I learned what it takes to protect people while still building powerful systems.

The Rings is where it all comes together: youth development that respects agency,technology that serves humans, and systems that keep data private. Every tap-in, every quest, every badge—designed so the young person controls their own story.

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