Chartered with Children?

Chartered with Children?

Now what do you do?

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LIONS FAMILY CUB PROGRAM 2

Answer

Incorporate the Lions Family

Cub Program!

Lions Family Cub Program


What is the Lions Family Cub Program?

• This special program, designed just for kids, teaches them the joys of volunteering.

• It encourages families to volunteer together and gives children the opportunity build a lifelong dedication to helping those in need.


What is the Lions Family Cub Program?• Cubs are divided into three age

categories: under age 3 age 4-7 age 8-12

• Age appropriate activities fill the new Lions Family Cub Program Activity Guide.

*Cubs will be

distinguished with

age specific patches.

Coming Soon!

Why the Cub Program?



1. To supplement the Family Membership Program and women’s initiatives.


Family Membership Program & Women’s Initiatives

• The family initiative and introduction of the Family & Women’s Membership Development Chairperson began in 2006

• Focuses on family and women’s involvement in Lions


Family Membership Program & Women’s Initiative

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

82,147

120,336

160,040

June 2007 June 2008 May 2009

Percentage of Family Members in Lions • Growth of Family Membership


20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

13.2

%

13.7

%

14.8

%

16.9

%

16.8

%

18.3

%

19.6

%

Family Membership Program & Women’s Initiative

• Growth of Women in Lions

May 2009 month’s end totaled 275,457 women Lions - 20.7% of membership



2. To support family oriented Lions clubs and encourage families to join and start family-friendly Lions clubs.


Benefits of Family-Friendly Lions Clubs

BABYSITTER


Benefits of Family-Friendly Lions Clubs

• Adds new energy to club activities

• Encourages the tradition of volunteering

• Provides an avenue for quality family time



3. To target the single age category untapped by LCI’s sponsored programs.


Lions Club Membership Programs

• Age 12-18*: Alpha Leo Clubs

• Age 18*-30: Omega Leo Clubs

• Age 18* +: Lions Clubs Branch Campus Leo Lions New Century

*Note: Age of legal majority may vary

Keys to a Successful Cub Program


Keys to Success

• Planning

• Supervision During meeting and outings More needed for younger children Older children can help

• Set expectations The Cubs can help


Keys to Success

• Responsibility Provide age appropriate activities Ask the Cubs for their service and activity

ideas

• Motivation Give rewards

• Making connections Cultivate empathy


Cubs Age 3 and Under

• Toddlers are eager to help

However, their “help” may not always be much help

Praise kids for their efforts nonetheless

• Task ideas: Pick up items Set a table Carry items Sort items Choose between two

things


Cubs Age 4-7

• Desire to be independent

• Task ideas: Carry the flag Help with yard

work Prepare meals Assist with

younger children Greet members


Cubs Age 8-12

• Can handle increased responsibility

• Task ideas: Conduct simple

money transactions

Lead others Make decisions Plan projects

Lions Family Cub Program Activity Guide



• Divides Cubs into the three age categories

• Offers an array of Cub activities with step-by-step instructions:

Age group Materials Time needed Supervision Instructions



• Includes helpful Cub activity resources: Sample activity/field trip permission form Activity planning form “Learning About My Lions Club” activity form Puzzles Coloring sheets Certificate of participation


Activity Example: Learning About BlindnessAge group: Cubs age 4-12

Materials:

Blindfolds

Plates

Forks

Snack

Assorted objects

Time: 20 minutes

Supervision: One adult; older Cubs can help younger ones


Activity Example: Learning About BlindnessBegin by asking the Cubs what they know about blindness, and then read the following:

Blindness is the inability to see. According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 45 million blind people and 135 visually impaired people in the world. Most of those people – 90 % -- live in developing countries. Developing countries are countries that do not have modern resources, such as water, gas and electrical service and residents generally have a low standard of living.

Have you ever thought what it would be like to be blind? How do you think it would feel?

Have the Cubs break into small groups, mixing the ages so there are older kids in with the group to supervise younger kids.


Activity Example: Learning About BlindnessHave some of the Cubs wear blindfolds so they can’t see. They can try three activities:

1.Put a snack on a plate at the table. Put spoons and forks into a brown paper bag. Have the “blind” Cub pick out a fork from the bag by feeling for the right one. He/she can now eat a snack with the blindfold on.

2.Have a blindfolded Cub choose an object out of a bag. See if he/she can figure out what it is by using his/her other senses. If he/she is having difficulty, have them ask his/her partner questions about the object until he/she can correctly guess what it is.

3.Have the children guide each other around the room – one blindfolded and the other overseeing.


Activity Example: Learning About BlindnessHave the other kids that aren’t blindfolded help the “blind” Cubs with their tasks. Then, they can take a turn.

When the activity is finished, ask the Cubs:•How they felt being blind•How would they adapt if they were blind•How they think they could help those who can’t see


Activity Resource Example:


Family Cub Program Opportunity

LCI is in the process of looking for a series of names to give to each of the three age categories.

You can submit your Cub name ideas at the Extension & Membership Booth or to [email protected].

Questions?

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