Characteristics and
Values of Lions
Quest
Programmes and Resources
- Focuses on Growth and development with an
emphasis on prevention/early intervention rather than treatment/mediation.
- Promotes the development of competence,
connection, character and confidence
- Offers age/developmentally appropriate
activities.
- Involves parents/caregivers, extended family,
and/or significant adults.
- Involves community in programme implementation.
- Shows evidence of success in meeting identified
needs and promoting positive changes in family or community practices
relating to young people.
- Includes training and support for resource users
- The knowledge, skills and attitudes that the
resources teach are appropriate in a variety of learning contexts both
within school and in life beyond school.
- Serves a significant number of young people.
Values
Promoted In The Lions Quest Programmes
Self-discipline
A healthy lifestyle
Respect for
others
Kindness
Responsibility
Honesty
Commitment to
family
Service to others
Courage
Social Competencies and Skills Developed In Skills
for GROWING,
Skills for ADOLESCENCE, and
Skills for ACTION
Being responsible for one's action
Building communication and co-operation skills
Managing emotions
Resisting negative peer pressure
Enhancing relationships and appreciating the family
Solving problems and making healthy decisions
Developing higher-order thinking skills
Setting goals
Providing service to others