Fall 2008 Curriculum Topics

3rd grade Leaders:
September Introduction to LYCS, Pre-program surveys, Leaders expectations, Activity: Play-dough
October Feelings, Feelings Weave, Activity:Bingo
November Tobacco, Adventures in Nicotine Land (puppets), Tar, Disgusting Smells

4th grade Leaders:
October Introduction to LYCS, Pre-program surveys, Leaders expectations
November Tobacco, Chemicals in Cigarettes, T-Shirt design and slogan

5th grade Leaders:
September Introduction to LYCS, Pre-program surveys, Leaders expectations
October Nutrition, My Pyramid, Cellophane Song and Fast Food Five
November Tobacco, Effects of Smoking, Resisting Peer Pressure

6th grade Leaders:
October Introduction to LYCS, Pre-program surveys, Leaders expectations, What do I want to do? Teamwork, Characteristics of Effective Teamwork, Adopt a Charity
November Tobacco, 7 Kinds of Cancer, He wanted you to know. Media Sharp, Understanding Media Messages

7th and 8th grade Leaders:
October Introduction to LYCS, Pre-program surveys, What I want to do
November Smokeless Tobacco, Faces of Smokeless Tobacco, Community Service Project

Research Shows After School Programs Are Beneficial

A new national study has found that after-school programs such as the L.Y.C.S. Leaders program, help students cope with behavioral problems and learn new skills to meet increased demands in school, the Philanthropy News Network reported August 9, 2002.

According to the study released by the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds, 80 percent of parents surveyed said after school programs are essential support tools in helping children as they grow and develop.

The study, "Multiple Choices After School: Findings From the Extended-Services School Initiative", also found that after-school programs are an effective and affordable way to keep children safe and out of trouble.

"Parents said that their children's attitudes and behaviors in school changed and it kept their children out of trouble," said Jean Baldwin Grossman, lead researcher of Public/Private Ventures, which co-produced the study with the Manpower Demonstration Research Corp. of New York.

Among other things, the study found that after-school participants were less likely to start drinking or to skip school.

LYCS is an enjoyable, informative program whose goal is the prevention of substance abuse by our children. The program has been in existence for over 10 years promoting a healthy lifestyle by using a unique blend of education, recreation and community service.

LYCS is committed to building leaders of the community. We meet once a month at your home school. Over the course of the year LYCS also conducts several special events and parties including: holiday parties, theater trips, baseball games, family nights, swim and gym. Parents and students are invited to register for this program by clicking here or by calling the LYCS office at 973-535-2646. LYCS is funded by the Livingston Township Council and supported by the Livingston Municipal Alliance.