An Introduction to
Lions Quest
Mission Statement
To improve the lives of
young people around the
world through the
teaching, sharing and
expanding of Lions Quest
programs and principles
Skills for Growing (SFG)
Grades K – 5
Skills for Adolescence (SFA)
SFA for Out-of-School Time
Grades 6 – 8
Skills for Action (SFC)
Grades 9 – 12
Classroom curriculum integrate within classes such as
language arts and health or use as a
stand alone program
Skills for Growing (K-5)
•Grade specific
•Six thematic units, each with 24-27 skillbuilding lessons
Skills for Adolescence (6-8)
•Three-year program
•Eight topical units and 102 skill-building lessons
Skills for Action (9-12)
•A 33-session curriculum with best practices in
service-learning
•A Skills Bank of 26 social, emotional and
workplace skill sets with 160 learning activities
Program Goals
• Engage students, families, schools and community
members;
• Provide opportunities for young people to learn
essential skills;
• Increase protective factors and reduce risk factors;
• Engage young people in the practice of good
citizenship;
• Strengthen young people’s commitment to their
family, positive peers, school and community.
Values Promoted
Skills Development
Self-discipline
A healthy, drug-free
lifestyle
Respect for self and
others
Commitment to family
Responsibility
Honesty
Service to others
Personal & social
competence
Relationship management
21st Century workforce
skills:
 Cultural literacy and
global awareness
 Higher order thinking
and reasoning
 Real world application of
planning and
management
 Inventive thinking;
creativity
Teacher Workshops & Resources
 Teachers must attend a staff development workshop in order to
obtain and implement Lions Quest curricula.
 Workshops can be sponsored by schools or Lions.
 Formats include K-5, 6-8, 9-12, and K-8 combination.
 Additional staff development opportunities offered by Lions
Quest:
One-day Workshops for Educators:
Service-Learning: Implementation and Integration, K-12
Classroom Discipline: Establishing Responsibility & Respect, K-12
Skills for Adolescence for Out-of-School Time (SFA for OST), 6-8
Social, Emotional & Workplace Skills for Success in School & Life,
9-12
Supporting & Strengthening, K-12
SFA for OST Webinar Series
Why Is Lions Quest Important?
• Research has shown that when students’ emotional
needs are addressed, children do better academically.
SEL programs can improve academic performance by at
least 11%!
• LQ teaches 21st Century Workforce Skills
– Cultural literacy and global awareness
– Higher order thinking and reasoning
– Real world application of planning and management
• LQ supports Character Education – teaching valuesbased skills such as ethical decision making and social
consciousness.
• LQ uses civic engagement and service learning as a
hands-on tool to teach these character and SEL skills.
Benefits
Youth
Feel valued as members of classroom and community
Able to manage conflict constructively
Able to make positive and responsible decisions
Avoid harmful substance use
Improve academic performance
Develop school-to-work competencies
Civic engagement
School
High quality, research-based classroom resources and age-appropriate
learning materials
Skill development that builds resilience and positive relationships among
students and staff, and improves academic performance and
connectedness to school
Involves family and community in supporting the healthy development
of youth
Engages teachers in professional development that emphasizes practice,
planning and community-building
Results
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41% have improved problem-solving skills
51% have increased their resiliency
9% increase in GPA
44% decline in out-of-school suspensions
82% decline of in-school suspensions
57% decline in school absences
50% decrease in boy vs. girl bullying
47% decrease in girl vs. girl bullying
Lower levels of school dropout and drug use
Positive attitudes and better interpersonal
skills
Lions Quest evaluation results can be found at www.lions-quest.org
Sponsored Workshop Cost
for LQ Core Curriculum
Workshop prices:
• $2700 - One-day workshop (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) **
• $3500 - Two-day workshop (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) **
Above prices include:
• Trainer fee, transportation and expenses
• Workshop materials and shipping
Not included:
• Curriculum kits - purchased at $120 each
• Those not needing a curriculum (refresher course, support
staff, etc) attend for $20 each
• Flipcharts and A/V equipment
• Food and beverages for participants and trainer during
workshop
** A maximum of $7000 will be charged for a one-day workshop and $7800 for a
two-day workshop with up to 40 participants receiving curriculum, within the
48 contiguous states.
LCIF Grants
LCIF Core 4 Grants for Lions Quest
Established for long-term program implementation and Lions
involvement.
* Initiate or expand programs
* 3 to 1 match
* Up to $100,000 for MD’s
* Up to $25,000 for sub-districts
* Applications due in June and November
Lions Quest Promotional Grants
$1,000 non-matching grants for promotion and education of Lions
Quest programs in new areas.
Lions Quest Community Partnership Grants
Created to support programs in new areas, or reactivate dormant
programs.
• Up to $10,000
• Maximum of one grant award per MD per fiscal year
• No matching funds required
Lions: Natural
Partners of Lions
Quest
• Lions Quest is a practical extension of the service
ethic of Lionism
• Local Lions are critical to expanding programs in
schools and communities
• Lions Quest complements Leo clubs, youth camps
and the Peace Poster contest
• Establishes school partnerships that encourage
membership
Lions: How to Get Involved
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Learn about the program
Visit www.lions-quest.org
Request an information packet
Attend a teacher workshop
Appoint an LQ chairperson/create an LQ steering committee
Promote LQ to clubs and schools through newsletters and presentations
Host a seminar at the district or MD convention
Invite a teacher or student to present at your club meeting
Contact afterschool and out of school programs or camps
Talk with parents
Support a Lions Quest workshop:
Offer financial assistance
Provide transportation for the LQ trainer
Provide meals for the participants
Send a local teacher to a nearby training
Apply for Lions Quest grant from LCIF
Support service-learning /design a service project with LQ students
How Can Lions Be Supportive Once the
Program Is in the School?
 Build a relationship with the school, teachers, and
students
 Check in with the school to see what kind of support
they need
 Ask teachers/students to give presentations on LQ or on
their service-learning projects to the Lions
 Ask teachers if Lions can give a presentation on service,
civic responsibility or philanthropy to the class
Contact Us
LCIF/Lions Quest Department
Chris Bunch, U.S. Programs (630) 571-7024
Kelly Young , International Programs (630) 571-6741
E-mail: info@lions-quest.org
Lions Quest Program Manager Matthew Kiefer
E-mail: Matthew.Kiefer@lionsclubs.org
To schedule a workshop or order materials in the
United States call: 1-800-446-2700
Lions Quest Web site: www.lions-quest.org