Formula For Impact
Club Environment (Keys to Impact)
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Regular Attendance
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Targeted Programs & Strategies
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Beyond Our Walls, Building Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
Key Elements of Impact
Safe Positive Environment- physically and emotionally safe
Fun- Members enjoy coming to the Clubs and feel ownership
Supportive Relationships -Every youth is connected to an adult and has friendship with a peer
Opportunities & Expectations - Opportunities for character & skill development, high expectations for success, opportunity to contribute and influence
Recognition - Validation of achievements, recognition as an individual
Core Programs
Our Core Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Based on the interests and needs of the boys and girls we serve, our Clubs offer diverse program activities in five areas. Below you can read a little about each program click through to get a better idea of some of the exact programs we run in a select of our Clubs:
Character & Leadership Development
Programs in Character and Leadership Development empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
Education & Career Development
Programs in Education and Career Development enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.
Health & Life Skills
Programs in Health and Life Skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
The Arts
Programs in The Arts enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
Exercise and team activities improve fitness and build social skills, stress management abilities, teamwork, and discipline. They also promote appreciation for the environment and positive use of leisure time.