Character Education in Non-Character Education in Non-School SettingsSchool Settings
Implementing Character Education Beyond the
Classroom
Think Outside the (School) Box Think Outside the (School) Box for Character Educationfor Character Education
HomesAfter school clubsScout groupsSports groupsChurch groups National and international youth groups
After School CareAfter School Care
Homeschooling and Other Homeschooling and Other ParentsParents
Some Coaches Want to Build Some Coaches Want to Build Character Character
Get to Know Your CommunityGet to Know Your Community
There may be many opportunities to educate for
character
Advertise in NewspapersAdvertise in Newspapers
PARENTING
MEETING TONIGHT—
Kids and Character
Discovering the Real Me
The Boy and Girl Scouts—The Boy and Girl Scouts—Advocates for CharacterAdvocates for CharacterSome groups
have always worked to produce young men and women of character
Volunteer to be a troop leader
4-H Youth Clubs: Leadership, 4-H Youth Clubs: Leadership, Citizenship, Life SkillsCitizenship, Life Skills
As few as five children between the ages of 8-18 may comprise a 4-H club
Dedicated to Head, Heart, Hand, and Health in service to others
The YMCA and YWCA, The YMCA and YWCA, InternationalInternationalValues: Caring, Honesty, Respect
and Responsibility“Building healthy spirit, mind, and
body for all”To help children deepen positive
values, a commitment to service, and motivation to learn
The Boys and Girls ClubThe Boys and Girls Club
Keystone Clubs serve children ages 11-13. They elect their own officers and choose their own activities—often service activities.
Torch Clubs serve children ages 14-18. They also elect their own officers and choose their own activities.
Corrections Officers Often Seek Corrections Officers Often Seek Ways to Help Young OffendersWays to Help Young Offenders
UPF Internships—Summer UPF Internships—Summer CampsCamps
St. Lucia, the Caribbean St. Vincent, the CaribbeanBelizePohnpei, Federation of Micronesian
StatesAsiaAfrica
An Excellent Way to Implement An Excellent Way to Implement Character Education Character Education