Youth Organizations

The project overview is one of the first things grant reviewers flip to when looking over a grant proposal. In some cases when grant reviewers have to many proposals to read the overview is read...

If you or your Webelo is about to paint the Arrow of Light (a.k.a. Arrow of Honor) award, the tips and suggestions below will hopefully make it a little easier, reduce the frustration of a tedious...

The Law Enforcement Explorer Training program is administered by the Learning for Life organization (a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America) to educate youth about the objectives of law...

Christmas wreath fundraisers is a festive way to raise money for most any non profit organization. Groups may choose to buy wreaths in bulk or make the wreaths themselves. Either way, there are...

Being a leader to a group of five and six year old Daisy Scouts can be a lot of fun-and a lot of chaos if you do not plan accordingly! Making sure your meetings run smoothly will have you looking...

Drug abuse costs our society as a whole more than half a trillion dollars per year. This includes the cost of fighting crimes due to substance abuse and rehab programs, especially for repeat...

Part of being a Daisy Girl Scout leader is teaching the girls to be responsible. The girls need to know what they have to do at each meeting, and they also need to learn about having...

Being a Daisy Scout leader is a fun and rewarding experience. It does not have to be overwhelming if you get all of the paperwork together and plan ahead of time.

Leading a troop of kindergarten and first grade Daisy Scouts is an enriching experience. Helping the girls earn their petals does not have to break the bank, nor do you and your co-leaders have...

Working with kindergarten and first grade girls is a rewarding experience. Earning petals has to be fun and age appropriate for little girls. One of the most important petals is the violet one...

Until the mid-twentieth century, youth violence generally referred to the occasional school-yard fist fight. However, the term has taken on new meaning, and the scope of violent behavior among...

Orphanages are homes for children who have lost their families. Throughout the developed world they have been largely replaced by smaller group homes that specialize in foster care. This is...

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Large cities can be a troubling environment for teens, with gangs, crime and violence lurking around every corner. Programs have been developed by urban communities and churches to help troubled...

Making a child's wish come true could be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in your life. Whether this child is your own, or one that you will never meet, you can change the life of...

A great time to earn this try-it is in January and February because February 22 is World Thinking Day. We also discussed other countries besides those presented in the try-it book.

You have probably heard about how a person's environment can affect his tendency to abuse drugs, but not much on how drug abuse affects the environment. There are a few key effects that drugs can...

Cubscouts has to be one of the most exciting ways to mentor young boys to become responsible citizens of the United States of America. With that in mind, it is important that Den Leaders and...

National History Day (NHD) is a history-themed academic competition held nationwide for students in grades six to 12. The name of the competition is now considered a misnomer because it applies to...

Girls who are members of the Girl Scouts of America develop character and skills that prime them for success throughout their lives. Their journey commences at age 5 to 6, when they become Daisy...

There are many youth activities for groups, troops and clubs. Outdoor activities are often the most enjoyable and challenging. Depending on the occasion and purpose, you can use outdoor activities...

Team building activities can help kids learn about teamwork, cooperation and communication. Among Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, these are particularly valuable skills. Team building activities,...

Yoga has many benefits for children. The practice helps them concentrate more deeply and can increase their motivation to learn. Yoga Journal reports that the "market for teaching kids yoga is...

One tremendous way to increase the community and relationship around your church is to have interactive social events for youth and adults. You'll want age group-based games as well as games for...

When your kids are in their preteen years is the ideal time to talk to them about drugs and alcohol. According to J. David Hawkins, lead author of a research group at the University of Washington...

Most business will give grants or donations to a non profit business or charity. Not only does a business get rewarded through tax benefits from giving, giving is also a great a cost effective way...

When a child first joins 4H, she may be nervous about meeting a new bunch of people, even if they are children her own age. One way to break the ice is to have games to play at 4H for new members....

Community organizations and youth groups organize raffles to raise money. These groups have to design and make the tickets themselves or have them professionally printed.

Homecoming is one of the most elaborate events put on by any student body. It is a time for school spirit and camaraderie but can be quite expensive with decorations, dance location, food and...

Boy Scouting is more than camping, hunting, and fishing. It is more than learning the skills necessary for outdoor survival. Boy Scouting teaches young men how to interact with each other by...

Religious youth organizations can obtain funding from their denominational headquarters, local corporations, private foundations and even from government sources. Each has different criteria for...

According to the Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice, the definition of an at-risk youth depends on who you ask. The Boys and Girls Town programs define these young people as "any youth who is in...

The teenage years are a time of discovery, growth and sometimes rebellion. So it's inevitable that teens will take risks from time to time. However, there are some risks that could result in...

When having a group lock-in or all-night event, whether or not the event is co-ed, it is important to have activities. Most events will run from 7 or 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. That way, parents can pick...

While hosting a youth group can be a rewarding experience, it can also be challenging to build group cohesion. Failing to build a constructive atmosphere can lead to fractured groups, or groups...

Youth club organizations generally offer a wide variety of activities. These activities teach children and teens skills they can use later in life. They develop character and leadership traits....

There are few things that a parent will dread as much as having to deal with a difficult teenager. If you are a mom or dad dealing with a "terrible teen," or you are a teenager who has been...

Community activities are valuable for youth on many levels. Being involved in the community helps teens recognize their place in the community and understand that everyone makes a difference....

Troubled teens, lashing out at their parents, teachers or other authorities, often find themselves shipped off to a military boot camp to "shape up." Although most boot camps are for troubled...

Girl Scouts is a popular youth organization for girls. The goal of any Girl Scout troop is to build character skills like leadership, values and social consciousness that will help young girls...

Youth retreats are an excellent way for young adults to have an opportunity to work together in a group but also to grow individuality. It is important to have activities planned for the retreat....

The pinewood derby is an exciting event for Cub Scouts. It gives the Scout a chance to use tools, build a car and race that car against their friends. As Scouting has grown, the Boy Scouts of...

The leatherwork merit badge is a symbol of pride for those in the Boy Scouts who take the time to earn it. There are several requirements that a scout must meet before earning this prestigious...

Everyone gets excited when they see Girl Scout cookies. However, despite the popularity of the Girl Scout cookie tradition, your troop needs more fundraising ideas throughout the year to raise...

Dare drug abuse resistance education was developed to stop the use of drugs and gang wars. You may have heard people in the community talking about D.A.R.E and thought that it was just another...

Kids are the future--so the more they learn now, the better they and their society will be later. Teaching children to become active citizens and to give to those in need are lessons that cannot...

If you are a successful person and would like to give back to your community, you can volunteer to become a personal mentor. Mentoring is a huge responsibility for any would-be role model....

Girl Scouts of the USA is one of the longest running all-girl organizations in the United States. According to the history page of the official Girls Scouts website, the organization has 3.4...

Coming up with ideas for Girl Scout Interest Patches is a fine troop-building exercise and gives the girls an opportunity to express some of the subjects that they're interested in learning more...

According to the 2009 federal poverty guidelines in the United States, a family of four is considered to be in poverty with an income of less than $22,050 per year. The National Center of Children...