BUILDING SKILLS: Leadership
Through education, mentoring, tutoring, physical activity and more, Compass Mark programs have been created to help individuals and families develop the skills necessary to take control of their lives. These programs offer tools and encouragement that allow people to realize their full potential and develop leadership skills that open the door to more productive, fulfilling lives.
PEAKS (People Effectively Assisting Kids to Succeed)
PEAKS is a school-based program that works with at-risk middle school students, giving them the social and emotional skills needed to be successful in school and in the community.
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is a 3-4 hour retreat that helps students in grades 6-8 explore different aspects of leadership and helps the students develop the potential to become leaders in their schools and communities.
Alternative Community Intervention (ACI)
ACI is a community-based, early intervention program designed to reduce risk factors and build resiliency skills among youth ages 10-18 and their families. Success in this program is achieved through mentoring, community involvement, support, tutoring and talent/skill development.
It consists of three elements; Future Generations after-school program, Connections summer day camp, and Kids Kamp.
Future Generations (a component of ACI)
The Future Generations program is an after-school program for middle school students that provides a safe outlet for each young person’s energy and creativity. The program includes recreational, educational and service-learning activities. Academic tutoring is a key component of the program.
Kids Kamp (a component of ACI)
Kids Kamp is a 7-day overnight camping experience for middle school through high school students involving fun activities that address social competency, skill building, and communication styles. Team building and individual support are fostered through games and recreational activities.
Connections (a component of ACI)
Connections is a summer program for middle school students based on experiential education that targets resiliency and protective factors for at-risk youth. The key to this program is the ‘connection’ the youth make with their communities.
Campus Resiliency
Campus Resiliency is a customizable menu of programs and services designed to reduce levels of substance use and other problem behaviors on higher education campuses while building strong personal resiliency skills among students.
Lions Quest
Lions Quest is a life skills education program designed to help young people in grades K-12 develop positive commitments to their families, schools, peers, and communities and to encourage healthy, drug-free lives.
SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids)
The SPARK Program is a nationally researched physical activity after-school program designed to promote quality, daily fitness-related activities for kids ages 5-14 and to encourage children to be lifelong movers.
Not sure which programs are right for you? Let us save you time and make sure you find the best services to match the needs of your school, workplace, community or organization. Contact Carol Kuntz today at (717) 299-2831 ext. 232 for a free assessment.