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Helping
youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for
participating in the democratic process is the main thrust of these
programs. They also develop leadership skills and provide opportunities
for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community and
celebrating our national heritage.
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Keystone Clubs
Keystone
Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for young
people ages 14 to18. Keystoners elect officers, choose their own
activities and plan and implement community service projects. A
national charter entitles a Keystone Club to participate in regional
and national Keystone conferences. Funded by the Taco Bell Foundation.
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Youth of the Year
Sponsored
by the Reader's Digest Foundation, the National Youth of the Year
Program is designed to promote and recognize service to Club and
community, academic performance and contributions to family and
spiritual life. Competition begins with each Club selecting a Youth of
the Year who receives a certificate and medallion then enters state
competition. State winners receive a plaque and $1,000 scholarship then
enter the regional competition. Each of the five regional winners
receives a $10,000 scholarship and enters the national competition held
in Washington, DC. The National Youth of the Year
receives an additional $15,000 scholarship, totaling $26,000 in
scholarships, and is installed by the President of the United States.
Learn more about these outstanding Youth of the Year winners. |
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Torch Club
This
small-group leadership development program, sponsored by Staples, is
targeted to youth ages 11 to 13. Within some 700 Torch Clubs across the
country, members elect officers and plan and implement their own
activities and community service projects. Each Torch Club receives an
official charter from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. |
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