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Destination ImagiNation is an international organization for kindergarten through college students and community groups that teaches life skills and expanding imaginations through team-based creative problem solving. Teams of five to seven members work together to apply creativity, critical thinking and their particular talents to solve a Team Challenge.
http://www.destinationimagination.org/
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In addition to the summer programs for boys and girls, Kieve offers a variety of year-round and semester based programs, including include the Leadership Decisions Institute, the Ocean Term, Kieve West, and the Kennedy Learning Center. The legacy of Kieve is increasingly far-reaching because the many friends who believe in our purpose "...to empower young people and the adults who affect them to contribute positively to society..."
http://www.kieve.org/
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The Nestle Very Best In Youth program, in partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, was created to recognize young people all across America who not only excel academically, but are working hard to make their communities a better place. Nominees must be between 10 and 18 years of age and have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit the nomination.
http://nestle-verybestinyouth.com/vbiny/home.jspa
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The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/
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The Spirit of Community Awards are a terrific opportunity for kids to be recognized for service in their communities. Nominations are made through schools, Scout troops and 4H Councils. Awards are given at the organization level as well as on the state, regional and national levels.
http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/awards/
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Landmark Education is a worldwide company with over 58 offices around the world. Their education is non-linear personal growth and development. It is for people who want to create and live extraordinary lives and make a difference in the world. They serve ages 8-108.
http://www.landmark-education.com
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Learn-to-Live Together, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Carrollton, Georgia. The organization offers two programs one for educators and schools, the other is an all girl school. The first program, Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women, is a week-long summer, residential program exclusively for young women 7th grade on. This is a well rounded program with each day broken up into three types of activities: 1. Academic courses offered by faculty; 2. Exploration of social issues through peer group discussions led by community...
http://www.learn-to-live.com
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The Traveling School is a semester-long program for teenage girls ages 15-18 who wish to enhance their traditional academic experience with an overseas adventure. This non-profit organization is dedicated to the values of building self-esteem, increasing tolerance, creating cultural awareness, and encouraging academic exploration. Students earn full academic credit for seven semester courses in math, history, science, language arts, foreign language, PE, and Global Studies. Our innovative and interesting curriculum takes full advantage of th...
http://www.travelingschool.com
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This nonprofit organization's message is not a curriculum or add-on, but a powerful means to advance curricular and behavioral goals; a framework based on basic values called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character education, reaching millions of youth.
http://charactercounts.org/
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Bullies are a Pain in the Brain, written by Trevor Romain and Elizabeth Verdick, is an easy-to-read resource on bullying written for students and parents alike. It has a humorous approach yet effectively teaches children ways to cope with bullying.
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=187
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Robert MacKenzie, founder of the Setting Limits Program, gives parents useful strategies for teaching respectful limit setting. Learn how to understand and empathize with your child without giving in, hold your ground threatening, and remove daily power struggles between you and your child. Setting Limits teaches everybody in the family new skills and encourages a more peaceful life in any social setting.
http://www.bestwebbuys.com/Setting_Limits_With_Your_Strong-Willed_Child-ISBN_0761521364.html?isrc=b-search
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Scott Cooper helps parents teach kids how to speak up for themselves more assertively, gently, and effectively. Each chapter, based on the characteristics of a particular bird, uses a wealth of examples and imaginative exercises to give kids the confidence to speak truth to power.
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780812932409&view=excerpt
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In this workbook, Gary A. Davis provides activities and excercises for teaching students ages 9-15. Objectives and discussion questions for more than 50 lessons are included. Pages are reproducible and include checklists, quizzes and word searches. Davis assists educators in discussing universal values using creative lesson plans, questions, and role-play.
http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Values-Idea-Teachers-Parents/dp/1888115025/ref=sr_1_6/103-5693330-6655010?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177697921&sr=1-6
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Parents, teachers and youth leaders will enjoy teaching character development using this creative workbook by Gary A Davis, Ph.D. Activities covering values such as Life Goals, Accepting Differences and Earning Respect, ask the students, ages 9-15, to think for themselves. Lessons progress from easy decisions and choices to those with more serious long-term consequences.
http://www.amazon.com/Values-Are-Forever-Becoming-Responsible/dp/1888115009
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"In their second book together, Jim Delisle and Judy Galbraith explain what giftedness means, how gifted kids are identified, and how we might improve the identification process. Then they take a close-up look at gifted kids from the inside out—their social and emotional needs. Topics include self-image and self-esteem, perfectionism, multipotential, depression, feelings of “differentness,” and stress. The authors suggest ways to help gifted underachievers and those who are bored in school, and ways to encourage healthy relationships with frien...
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