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DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES
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ABOUT US
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ACTIVITES & RESOURCES
Simple, easy to follow guide containing activity and discussion suggestions akin to those in CD. Can be used in-class, in a club or team, with any group. Also contains Rumor Elimination model and "I" messages tools.
Additional activity suggestions – for students, teachers and administration. Not Team specific.
Notice, Choose and Act pledges. Great in-class or school-wide activity.
Challenge Day meeting format outlining Inclusion, Influence and Affection model. Includes suggested activities for each element.
Suggestions on how to "BTC" in your everyday environment. Great tool to bridge the CD experience with 'the real world'. Good resource to introduce CD tools to non-CD participants, too.
Ten weight tips for teens. You do not have to do it alone.
Being a parent or a caregiver of a teen dealing with issues regarding weight can be very difficult and can often leave parents feeling scared, guilty, embarrassed, desperate and alone.
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BE THE CHANGE
Role of and how to form a Be The Change team. Good resource for BTC Team information. Specific team meeting outlines, and "Keeping it Real Challenge" information.
Suggested outline on hosting a "BTC Week"
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BOOK
Download Chapter 11: "What Else" From Rich and Yvonne St. John Dutra's new book, BE THE HERO You've Been Waiting For. Order the book today!
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CIRCLES OF CHANGE
Handbook: How to start a Circle of Change
Handbook: How to start an International Circle of Change
Step-by-step guide for hosting a special gathering to gain support for your Circle of Change
Terms and definitions to help Circle members achieve their goals and create their vision
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COORDINATOR RESOURCES
Handbook: How to Coordinate a Challenge Day
Handout: Adult Facilitator Points
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DONATIONS
Donate today and receive our Challenge Day DVD!
Use for mail or fax donations. Thanks!
Use for mail or fax pledges. Thanks!
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LEADERS
Leaders train and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have yearly auditions in the early spring.
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RESULTS & STATISTICS
Summary highlighting the first large-scale data collection and exploratory study performed by Challenge Day
Summary highlighting the second large-scale data collection and exploratory study performed by Challenge Day
Document showing results from the Challenge Day programs.
2007 Outcome-based evaluation measuring improved life effectiveness and developed leadership in high school students at Jefferson High School, Daily City, CA. Full version (5mb) can be downloaded here.
2005 Study measuring positive change in school climate at Bangor High School.
2002 Document describing how Challenge Day targets Positive Youth Development (PYD).
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VIDEOS
If you can't see the videos, it may be because your school is blocking access to Vimeo's video services. If that is the case, please visit this page.
Alanis for Challenge Day. You Tube (new window)
This is a video produced by the Alachua Circle of Change, supporters of Challenge Day in Alachua, Florida. You Tube (new window)
Teen Files - 2 min version. Vimeo (new window)
Teen Files - 4 min version. You Tube (new window)
Teen Files - 15 min version. Vimeo (new window)
The Bully Solution - 10 min version. You Tube (new window)
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WEB FORMS
Send us an email
Request your Challenge Day dates from our office. Please fill out the form completely, and use a separate form for each school.
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WORKSHOPS
Registration Form: Concord, CA
Teen Registration Form: All Other Locations
For workshop coordinators
For workshop coordinators
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Have you participated in a Challenge Day or a Next Step Workshop? Tell us about your experience. We would love to hear from you!
