Boys Council & Girls Circle
Boys Council and Girls Circle are evidence based programs that meets weekly during lunch periods or after school. The group provides a comfortable atmosphere where youth take turns listening and talking to one another about concerns and interests. Our goal is to foster self-esteem and allow for genuine self expression through verbal sharing and creative activity. The youth are able to express themselves through creative activities that include role playing, drama, journaling, poetry, movement, drawing, and collage. They explore their uniqueness as well as their similarities, while learning to respect both themselves and others. Themes covered trusting ourselves, friendship, body image, goals, personal growth, self-worth, diversity and decision-making.
iCARE
iCARE is a four-session program in which fourth grade students learn about Conflict resolution, Assessing and setting goals, Respect for self and others and Effective Communication, Students learn to apply critical thinking skills while navigating digital technology, and acquire safety skills to make smart decisions online.
iMATTER
Our Four-session program in which second grade students learn about identifying feelings in themselves and others, communicating feelings, calming strategies including breathing activities, conflict resolution strategies, and empathy and compassion. Students learn to identify social emotional strategies while navigating strong emotions and conflicts.
iTHINK
iTHINK is a four-session programs in which third, fourth and fifth grade students learn about goal setting, decision-making, peer pressure refusal skills digital citizenship, and online safety. Students learn to apply critical thinking sills while navigating digital technology, and acquire safety skills to make smart social media decisions.
Kids’ Connection
Kids Connection is a small group of youth who meet once a week to talk and learn about school, stress, relationships, family, friends and anything else! We provide a safe, comfortable atmosphere for youth to vent their frustrations, share their achievements and work things out with each other. We do this by playing games, having discussions, watching videos, listening to music, and many other activities.
Too Good for Drugs and Violence
A seven to ten session interactive, evidence-based program that is taught once a week by CANDLE Prevention Educators. It focuses on developing personal and interpersonal skills to resist pressures to use drugs and engage in violent behaviors. Skills include: goal setting, decision-making, bonding with others, identifying and managing emotions, and communicating effectively. The Too Good Program is available for youth in kindergarten through high school.
Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse (VAASA)
Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse is a peer-to-peer program in which high school varsity athletes take an oath to remain alcohol- and other-drug free. They are then trained by CANDLE staff to address younger students and to serve as positive role models. VAASA members bring their message to elementary school classes, explaining to their younger audiences why choosing not to drink or use other drugs is a wise choice.
CANDLE provides training to schools and athletic groups in order to help these student-athletes provide the best information to the students they will train
For more information about any of the programs listed above please contact:
Laurel Salmon lsalmon@candlerockland.org
(845) 634-6677 ext. 13