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BOOMERANG
is a 15 session youth development program, geared to youth in individualized
curricula for grades 4-5, grade 6 and grades 7-8. It emphasizes
character and life skill development as well as service and experience.
In
this fresh approach to learning, high school youth train to become
Team Teachers to lead the sessions.
Such
cross-age teaching multiplies the benefits in character building.
Now
in its second major re-publishing, BOOMERANG
has demonstrated its results and ease of use in states from coast
to coast.
Proven
outcomes among youth:
Increased feelings of belonging, of being "connected"
Increased daily practice of positive communication skills
Increased daily practice of responsible decision making
Increased efforts to reach out through volunteerism and helping
others
Strengthened leadership qualities among participants AND
high school Team Teachers
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