Youth Support
Supporting young people to broaden their horizons and reach their full potential has always been a central priority for our Club. In 1992, we started our Life Skills Programme, designed to raise and donate funds to local schools to support the delivery of life skills education. This encompasses the social and interpersonal skills that children and young people need to manage their lives, navigate the modern world, and become responsible members of society.
Since its inception, we have raised and donated over £310,000. Feedback from schools confirms that this contribution has made a meaningful and lasting difference to many young people.
We have now expanded our Youth Support Programme to support other projects and initiatives that help young people meet the challenges of the modern world.
If you are considering a project that supports young people in our community and need help or support, please contact us, we may be able to help info@harpenden-lions.co.uk
Life Skills Programme:
Through our Life Skills Programme we continue to support schools in delivering Life Skills education. More info....
Youth Sponsorship:
We now support participation in projects such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, overseas expeditions involving voluntary work, and in other projects designed to broaden the horizons and recognise the achievements of young people. More info....
Child Sight – Vision Screening:
We are proud to be part of an international initiative to screen young children for undiagnosed eye conditions, and we are now able to offer this service to local schools. The aim of this project is to screen children aged 5 to 7—an optimal window for identifying undiagnosed vision issues. More info....
Young Leaders in Service:
Through our Young Leaders in Service programme we work in partnership with local schools to encourage young people between the ages of 8 – 18 years to take part in voluntary activities within their communities. More info....
Caring for the Environment:
Through our David Shall Environment Programme we offer support to schools to help them rewild and develop areas of their grounds into outdoor learning spaces. These environments enable children and young people to study biodiversity and better understand their responsibilities for maintaining the balance of the natural world. More info....
Lions ROAR Programme:
The Lions ROAR Programme is an educational initiative sponsored by Lions Clubs International. It is designed primarily for primary school children (ages 7–11) and aims to develop creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and entrepreneurial thinking by encouraging children to devise ideas that could improve the world. More info....