ACT-SO – Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics
ACT-SO is the NAACP’s year-round youth achievement program for high school students. In Las Vegas, we help young people discover their gifts, build confidence, and compete locally and nationally in over 30 categories across STEM, humanities, business, performing arts, visual arts, and culinary arts.
Holiday Fundraiser • Youth Team to Nationals
Line Dancing Lessons with Rell Murphy
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Instructor: Rell Murphy, Professional Dance Instructor
$25.00 per person • All proceeds support our ACT-SO youth team’s journey to the NAACP National Competition.
Space is limited. For more information, email Secretary@naacplasvegas.org.
How the Program Works
Interest & Info Session
Learn categories, timeline, expectations.
Enroll
Choose up to 3 categories and get matched with a mentor.
Training Season
Workshops, coaching, and practice showcases.
Local Competition
Gold medalists advance to nationals.
Nationals
Compete at the NAACP National Convention — celebrate achievement!
Key Dates (2025–26)
- Info Sessions: TBD
- Enrollment Deadline: TBD
- Coaching & Workshops: TBD
- Local Competition: April 2026
- National Competition: July 2026 (NAACP National Convention)
Support ACT-SO
Your contribution keeps our ACT-SO youth scholars learning, traveling, and shining on local and national stages.
- Provide scholarships, awards, and recognition to outstanding students.
- Fund travel for local participants to compete at the national ACT-SO competition.
- Offer year-round mentorship, workshops, and coaching in over 30 competition categories (STEM, humanities, business, performing arts, visual arts, and more).
- Equip students with the confidence, skills, and networks needed to succeed in college and beyond.
- Continue the NAACP’s legacy of fostering excellence, equity, and opportunity for the next generation.