K-Kids is the newest and fastest growing service organization for elementary students worldwide. These clubs are ideally suited for students in grades 1 through 6 (ages 6 to 12). K-Kids is a "student-led" community-service organization, which operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body.  The Kiwanis Club of La Canada supports a K-Kids Club the Community Center of La Canada for grades 1-6 from Paradise Canyon Elementary, Palm Crest Elementary, La Canada Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary. Visit the K-Kids WEBSITE  at http://www.kiwanis-k-kids-lacanada.webs.com/

 

 

Builders Club is Kiwanis organization that provides an opportunity for middle school students to work together in service to school and community. Its goal is to develop leadership qualities in young people through experiences in volunteer community service. Members experience the thrill of accomplishment and the satisfaction of knowing their efforts make a difference for those they help. Our club sponsors a Builders Club La Cañada High School 7/8.

 

 

 

Kiwanis Key Club is a Kiwanis organization for high school students that conduct an active program of service in the school and community. Its objectives include the development of initiative, leadership, and good citizenship. It is the largest high school service organization in the world, with over 210,000 members. Our Kiwanis Club sponsors Key Clubs at La Cañada High school with 170 members and Flintridge Prep with 90 members. The students in these clubs build their own organizations with guidance from outstanding school personnel and Kiwanis members and they build and serve their community and their country through special work service projects. They gain tremendous exposure and training in learning management skills in doing these tasks and they have the opportunity to attend regional and national Key Club Conventions where they compete against other clubs on the quality of their service projects while at the same time meeting, having fun and expanding their friendships with other Key Clubbers across the country. Our Key Clubs are recognized as being among the best in the nation.

 

 

Kiwanis Terrific Kid Awards is a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. Students work with their classroom teacher and establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork. Students then work toward achieving the goal during a specific time period. The teachers and principal determine the best schedule for recognition. Some schools recognize Terrific Kids during each grading period; others recognize students more often.  TERRIFIC is an acronym meaning:  Thoughtful Enthusiastic Respectful Responsible Inclusive Friendly Inquisitive Capable. Our Kiwanis Club recognizes excellent students from La Cañada Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary at our weekly Kiwanis Meetings

 

 

                     

The KeyLeader program is a Kiwanis International program designed to inspire young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership.  During their three days at a Key Leader weekend high school students explore new ideas, accomplish exciting challenges and build enduring friendships in a safe, supportive environment.  The Key Leader program is built on five essential principles.  The five principles are:

            Personal Integrity:       Doing the right thing

            Personal Growth:         Developing in mind, body and spirit

            Respect:                         Showing consideration for self, others, and property

            Building Community:  Developing relationships to achieve positive goals

            Pursuit of Excellence:  Expecting and achieving the best

 

Being a Key Leader is all about achieving excellence and becoming a true leader - at home, at school, in the community, and in the world.  A Key Leader graduate from Ohio wrote:  "Each day there was absolutely  amazing. Our lead facilitator was an inspiration to every person in the room, and I am proud to say that she has helped me believe in myself and my abilities to become a leader."

 

The Kiwanis KeyLeader program serves 14-18 year old students; it is not necessary to be a member of Kiwanis or a Key Club to participate in Key Leader.  Instructors are professional experts in youth leadership and have received additional training from Kiwanis International; they usually fly in to lead the activities, provide information, stimulate discussions, organize smaller group activities and interactive events.

 

There are five scheduled KeyLeader weekends scheduled for 2011 in California and Nevada.  Our Kiwanis Club works with other local organizations to identify and encourage students to attend.  Our Club also provides scholarship money for eligible students and adult chaperones at the KeyLeader camps.  Our long-term goal is to establish a KeyLeader camp in Los Angeles County.  The KeyLeader program is a joint effort of Kiwanis International and all Kiwanis Clubs in California and Nevada.