Our long-running leadership program for middle- and high-school youth creates bonds to school and community which last a lifetime.
Our Team
Leaders of Future Generations (LFG) is a school-based prevention program for youth who exhibit leadership potential to develop strong leadership skills. Those who successfully complete the school program can participate in Kids Kamp in June, and may be eligible to become Student Mentors.
Problem Areas Addressed
- poor social skills
- disengagement from school and community
Skills Built
- healthy peer relationships
- emotional & self-awareness
- decision making & goal setting
- leadership
- resiliency
Age/Grade Level: Grades 5–6; Grades 7–12 for Student Mentors
Setting: School-based, after school
Format: Cohorts meet 2 days per week for 12 weeks; 2 cohorts per school year
Effectiveness: Documented evidence of:
- increased self-awareness
- increased positive attitude toward school and community
- increased leadership skills