We offer 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development:- A safe, positive environment
- Fun
- Supportive Relationships
- Opportunities and Expectations
- Recognition
Club members who are highly engaged and have an optimal Club Experience skip fewer days of school, feel more connected to school and have greater post-secondary aspirations. They also volunteer more and get involved in fewer fights. Members who attend Clubs with an improved Club Experience were more than twice as likely to improve their conflict resolution skills.
Generally, high-school age Club members are more likely to abstain from high-risk behaviors than their non-Club counterparts. They are also more likely to volunteer in their communities, graduate from high-school, and less likely to skip school.