10-week program
Ages 14-18
Young men gain skills and knowledge to navigate growing up male in today’s society through the introduction of topics and experiential activities that address a myriad of relevant challenges - safely, powerfully, and within a spirit of “council” connection. Boys will explore: relationships, conflict resolution, education, leadership, community service, diversity, mass media messages, personal values, integrity, and future goals.
| Week |
Theme |
Activity/Description |
| 1 |
Creating Our Council |
Name Scramble, Hopes and Fears, Council Guidelines, Boys to Men |
| 2 |
Connecting Our Council |
Personal Timelines, The Maze |
| 3 |
Strength Through Diversity |
Culture Grams, Stand Up-Sit Down Discrimination Exercise, Just Because Poems (optional) |
| 4 |
Mentors, Role Models and Heroes |
Web of influence, Personal Web of Influence |
| 5 |
Unlocking the Code |
Boys Boxed In |
| 6 |
Healthy Relationships |
Hot Shots, Relationship Reflections |
| 7 |
Who’s the Man? Boys and the Media |
Star of the Show, Real Men Collage |
| 8 |
Conflict Resolution: Squash it Before it Starts |
Squash it before it Starts – Joe’s Story |
| 9 |
No One Walks Alone |
Leadership Quote Reflection, Dear "Little Brother" Letter |
| 10 |
Living and Leaving a Legacy |
BC Unit Reflections, Personal Eulogy |
