1. Character Education in Non- School Settings Implementing Character Education Beyond the Classroom

2. Think Outside the (School) Box for Character Education Homes After school clubs Scout groups Sports groups Church groups National and international youth groups

3. After School Care

4. Homeschooling and Other Parents

5. Some Coaches Want to Build Character

6. Get to Know Your Community There may be many opportunities to educate for character

7. Advertise in Newspapers PARENTING MEETING TONIGHT— Kids and Character Discovering the Real Me

8. The Boy and Girl Scouts— Advocates for Character Some groups have always worked to produce young men and women of character Volunteer to be a troop leader

9. 4-H Youth Clubs: Leadership, Citizenship, 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

10. The YMCA and YWCA, International Values: 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

11. The 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.

12. Corrections Officers Often Seek Ways to Help Young Offenders

13. UPF Internships—Summer Camps St. Lucia, the Caribbean St. Vincent, the Caribbean Belize Pohnpei, Federation of Micronesian States Asia Africa

14. An Excellent Way to Implement Character Education