What Kids Need to Succeed
Positive Self-Identity
Youth have a healthy self-concept, a strong belief in their own self-worth
and a sense of hope about their future. They are adept at setting and
attaining goals, confidently making the necessary decisions to achieve
their life plans.
Competencies
Youth have the knowledge, skills, strategies and attitudes
necessary to have a positive foundation for success. Youth become competent
by mastering tasks, demonstrating to themselves that they can do things well. They
develop competence in many areas.
- Education: Youth are proficient in basic educational disciplines and have the capacity to utilize technology. Having graduated from high school, they are motivated to pursue learning opportunities throughout their lives.
- Employment: Youth have the skills and attributes to be successful in the work force. They are motivated to constantly develop new abilities and hone existing skills to maintain a competitive edge.
- Social: Youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others.
- Emotional: Youth are able to recognize, reflect on and appropriately express their emotions, manage stress and cope with positive and adverse situations.
- Cultural: Youth have an understanding and respect for their own cultural identity and for the culture of others. They are able to contribute in a multicultural society and demonstrate tolerance for differences amongst people.
Community And Civic Involvement
Youth
have a sense of belonging to their community, family, and/or
group and are willing to take civic responsibility. They work closely
with others to contribute to the greater good.
Health And Well-Being
Youth live healthy lives, take part in regular fitness
activities, are able to access health care resources
and engage in positive behaviors.
They use sound judgment about personal safety, nutrition and avoidance
of alcohol, drugs and premature sexual activity.
Moral Compass
Youth have values enabling them to develop positive relationship
with others. These values include honesty, a sense of justice
and fairness,
respect, caring and spirituality.
The Boys & Girls Club Movement must engage youth in activities that are fun and enjoyable, while supporting development of the capacities described above. This is accomplished through Club programs and in discussions between staff and Club members. Clubs cannot achieve without caring, capable staff who forge relationships with young people and influence their ability to succeed in life.