Lions Quest in Multiple District 'A'

Why do educators love Lions-Quest?

• The resources are teacher-friendly!
• There are separate programs for each grade level JK-6.
• There is an integrated program for gr.6-8.
• It includes strong correlations to the Ontario Curriculum.
• The lessons are practical and activity-based.
• Very little preparation is required.
• The program booklets are well laid-out and easy to use.
• Each unit includes 4 full lesson plans.
• The units are thematic and well-organized.
• The gr. 6-8 program includes tasks for student evaluation.
• Each kit includes all of the resources needed to teach the program.
• The booklets include transparencies and student worksheets (CDs also)
• Lions Quest has a clear parent/guardian link.
• Lions Quest is appropriate for all children and youth.
• The learning activities are age-appropriate and interactive in nature.
• Lions Quest utilizes a positive, preventative approach to life skills.
• Lions Quest enhances the classroom and school climate.
• Lions Quest is fun to teach and learn.

The advantages of Lions-Quest for children and youth

• Lions Quest promotes a positive learning community.
• It builds caring and supportive relationships among students.
• Relationships promote learning & students' learning potential increases.
• It helps students develop social competencies and social skills.
• It trains students to become positive peer models.
• It rewards students for using positive behaviours.
• Lions Quest stresses resiliency.
• Each program focuses on the 'whole child'.
• Students learn in a high-challenge/low-threat environment.
• Activities provide 'real world' examples and authentic contexts.
• It provides standards for behaviour and positive group norms.
• Lions Quest promotes traditional values.
• It teaches practical, yet essential life skills.
• It encourages meaningful active involvement.
• It utilizes role-playing and cooperative learning strategies.
• It emphasizes a safe and healthy approach to life.
• Lions Quest involves children and youth in service-learning.
• Lions Quest nurtures respect for family.
• Lions Quest is enjoyable and worthwhile!

Goals of Lions-Quest

• To engage students, families, the school, and community members in creating a respectful learning community of caring relationships, high expectations for positive behaviours, and meaningful involvement.
• To provide opportunities for young people to learn the essential skills needed to live healthy and productive lives.
• To promote a safe, healthy approach to life, free from the harm of alcohol and other substance use.
• To engage young people in the practice of good citizenship through cooperation and service to others.
• To strengthen young people's commitment to their family, positive peers, school, and community.

Components of Lions-Quest Programs

• Character Education
• Positive School Climate
• Family Involvement
• Service Learning
• Positive Prevention

Values Promoted in Lions-Quest

• Self-discipline
• A healthy drug-free lifestyle
• Commitment to Family
• Kindness
• Respect for self and others
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Courage
• Service to others

Skill Development in Lions-Quest

• Responsibility
• Decision Making
• Goal Setting
• Cooperation
• Managing Emotions
• Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
• Problem Solving
• Service Learning
• Strengthening Relationships
• Appreciating the Family