Adolescent males making choices and facing decisions........

The "Right for Me" program was developed to meet the particular needs of young boys growing up in today's world. The GROUP program currently runs as a summer program for boys ages 10 - 13 years of age.

The program strives to help boys become aware of the choices they make in their day - to -day lives. Through group interaction, games, discussions, role playing and participation the Right for Me program builds self confidence and a realization of talents, abilities and goals. It increases their self awareness and knowledge of alternatives and resources that are available. The aim is to have boys make stronger and healthier decisions.

Groups ideally consist of 10-12 boys with similar backgrounds and life experiences.

Topics covered over the 6 week course include:

Values
Choices
Problem Solving
Feelings
Peer Pressure
Friendship
Stereotyping
Changing Bodies
Anger and non violent solutions
Families
Addictions
Careers
Cultural Awareness