Start a Connection Club

Connection Clubs are neighborhood programs that empower youth on a weekly basis!  Connection Club Programs equip and enable concerned adults in communities to make a difference in the lives of the youth.  These programs are miniature versions of the full-scale Operation Link-Up Program.  Therefore the core elements of: mentoring, motivation and mobilization are a part of weekly activities.  Connection Clubs are designed to function in homes, apartments, community rooms or wherever it's possible to meet.  The structure and organization of the Connection Clubs makes it possible for concerned adults to enrich the lives of youth in any town, city or village.  

A Connection Club Makes the following impact on youth! 

• Positive engagement between adults and youth 
• Teaches youth how to overcome adversity and difficulties 
• Provides moral foundation for youth
• Provides positive incentives and reinforcements to youth 
• Provide a "safe place" where youth can be heard
• Inspires youth to excellence 
• Builds positive identities in youth 
• Mobilizes youth to serve their communities
• Teaches youth how to become positive community share-holders  

How Connection Clubs Work 

Connection Clubs provide adults with a relevant and structured program approach.   The Connection Club format is customizable regardless of the setting that it is being used in!  It is full of strategies and approaches that reach youth in all neighborhoods and communities.  Here are key points about Connection Clubs:                 

• Connection Clubs usually gather for 60-90 minutes once or twice per week.
• There are usually 10-20 youth per club
• Each gathering is highlighted by exciting life skills sessions, 5-star quality planning, goal-setting exercises.  
• Exciting games, social exercises and accountability check-ups makes each gathering fun, exciting and informative.
• Monthly "Do It Days" are planned and carried out each month 

Perfect for Parents & Adults who want to give back and make a difference 

The Connection Club gives adults everything that they need to make a major impact on the youth in their community.  The program is in-depth but easy-to-use!  Therefore, it reduces the preparation time of adults so they may use their time engaging the youth of their neighborhood.  The Connection Club packet includes:

• Connection Club Leaders Guide 
• 5-Star Quality Program Service Learning Manual
• Teen Life Soulutions Life Skills Curriculum
• Connection Club Program Handbook
• Make It Happen Manual
• Neighborhood Youth Outreach & Event Guide

Starting a Connection Club in your community is one of the best things that you can do! We provide you with all of the tools to immediately begin mentoring, motivating and mobilizing the youth of your community.