Lions Quest is a comprehensive, positive youth development
program offered by Lions Clubs International Foundation to
thousands of schools and millions of young people throughout the
world.
Program Objectives Lions Quest programs support the development
of healthy and responsible young people by creating a caring
learning environment and promoting connections between the school,
family, and community through: Life Skills Character Education
Positive Behavior Service-Learning Social & Emotional
Learning
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Program Goals Engage students, families, the school, and
community members Provide opportunities for young people to learn
essential skills Increase protective factors and reduce risk
factors Engage young people in the practice of good citizenship
Strengthen young peoples commitment to school and service
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Program Components Classroom Curriculum Service-Learning Family
Involvement Positive School Climate Community Involvement
Professional Development and Training Follow-Up Support
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Values Promoted Self-discipline A healthy, drug and
alcohol-free lifestyle Respect for self and others Commitment to
family Kindness Responsibility Honesty Courage Service to
others
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Life Skills Self-confidence and self-discipline Responsibility
and good judgment Effective communication Making healthy decisions
Managing emotions/resolving conflicts Solving problems &
thinking critically Resisting negative peer pressure Setting goals
Serving others
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Skills for Growing Grades K-5 Ages 5-10 Positive school climate
Family involvement Community involvement Service-Learning
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Skills for Adolescence Grades 6-8 Ages 11-14 Life Skills
Resisting Negative Behavior Peer and Adult Relationships Yes to
Positive Behavior & Service
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Skills for Action Grades 9-12 Ages 15-20 Service-Learning
Personal, Social, and Thinking Skills Career-related skills
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Evaluations & Recognitions CSAP - Center for Substance
Abuse Prevention/SAMHSA MODEL Program National Registry of
Evidence-based Programs & Practices (NREPP) Collaborative for
Academic, Social & Emotional Learning (CASEL)- SELECT SEL
Program U.S. Department of Education Safe & Drug- Free Schools
PROMISING Program Search Institute Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
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Lions Quest Results Increased knowledge of risks associated
with drugs and alcohol Decreased use of harmful substances Improved
academic performance Reduction in discipline problems Professional
and personal educator development Noticeable increase in respectful
behavior and improved school climate Lowered risk for dropping out
of school
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Benefits to Schools Shared vision among all staff
Developmental, research-based curricula across grade levels
School-wide thematic units and events Family involvement through
materials, meetings, and participation Correlations with state and
national learning standards
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Benefits to Communities A united and focused effort by
families, schools, and local citizens Progress in reducing youth
involvement in drinking, drugs, and violence Improved educational
environment in local schools Increased youth involvement in
community service and volunteerism
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Lions and Lions Quest Lions entities manage the program at the
national level Creates partnership between Lions, schools and
communities Joint service projects with young people - a practical
extension of the service ethic of Lionism Complements Leo clubs,
youth camps and the peace poster contest Enhances Lions reputation
and membership efforts Local Lions are essential components,
introducing Lions Quest to schools and raising funds
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25 Years of Effectiveness Evidence-based, research-validated
programs Professional staff development Lions network and
reputation Partnerships LCIF support
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LCIF Support Core 4 Grants: Established as a catalyst for Lions
Quest activity, with long-term involvement and monitoring by Lions
crucial to the sustainability of the program. * Initiate or expand
programs * Commitment of MD/district funds * Up to $100,000 for
MDs, $25,000 for sub-districts Community Partnership Grant This
grant was created to give districts and multiple districts funding
that goes beyond the Core 4 Grant program. This program can be used
to start Lions Quest programs in new areas, or reactivate dormant
programs. * Available for up to $10,000 each * Maximum of one grant
award per Multiple District per fiscal year
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LCIF Support contd Additional United States support: * Partner
for marketing & outreach * Administrative support/ technical
assistance * Training and workshop coordination * Informational
seminar at USA/Canada Forum * Attendance at Multiple District
Conventions as requested
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Lions Quest Chairs The LCI Board asked that all Districts and
Multiple Districts name a Lions Quest Chairperson, reflecting the
International Officers commitment to Lions Quest. This also
promoted a broader effort to organize, and to generate enthusiasm
among Lions districts and multiple districts for Lions Quest
participation. The appointment of a Lion with the necessary
interest, drive, and commitment to the program will be critical to
achieving success.
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Lions Quest Chair Functions Become familiar with the Lions
Quest programs as described on the website (www.lions-quest.org)
and informational CD.www.lions-quest.org Speak at Lions club
meetings, district cabinet meetings and other Lions gatherings and
conferences about the Lions Quest programs. Know what resources are
available from LCIF and provide information to Lions clubs that
request it. Network with educational institutions and other
organizations involved in education in your district/multiple
district.
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Functions. contd Learn about the scope of current Lions Quest
activity in the district/multiple district, including clubs that
have sponsored the program in recent years and schools that utilize
the program. Encourage clubs in your district/multiple district to
promote the program to school officials in their communities.
Encourage clubs in your district/multiple district to sponsor Lions
Quest training or material purchases for local schools.
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Functions. contd Assist clubs involved with Lions Quest to
identify local sources of funding to support and sustain the
program Generate publicity about Lions Quest activity in the
district/multiple district. Regularly inform the District Governor,
the LCIF Lions Quest department, and the LQ country office (where
applicable) of progress in the district. Assist with coordination
of Lions Quest workshops in your district/multiple district and the
drafting of Lions Quest Core 4 grant proposals as appropriate.
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Lions Quest Chair Support LCIF will provide the necessary
tools, tips, and strategies for promoting and sustaining the
program LCIF will provide: - How-to Guidebook - Online training
course - Personalized reports of current activity in individual
states and districts - Marketing materials and local contacts -
Participation in state and national education conferences
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Lions Quest Strengthens Lionism Reaching children and students
in need Leveraging LCIF funds Creating a world brand and reputation
for Lions and their youth work Enhancing Lions membership by
attracting individuals committed to youth involvement
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Next Steps Learn more about Lions Quest programs Create ongoing
local partnerships Begin/strengthen relationships with educators Be
a champion for young people Review program materials Locate
additional funding sources Stay in contact with LCIF and Lions
Quest Encourage state Lions Foundations to support Lions Quest
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Contact Us! For more information contact the LCIF/Lions Quest
Department: (630) 571-5466 x 6960 (United States) (630) 571-5466 x
6965 (International) Lions Quest Program Manager: Matthew Kiefer
E-mail: [email protected]@lionsclubs.org
To schedule a workshop or order materials in the United States
call: 1-800-446-2700 Lions Quest Website:
www.lions-quest.orgwww.lions-quest.org
