We are very excited at YFC to be able to present two pilot programs of 100 kids each of Point Break to one of our local area high schools. This program is a 7-hour intervention course designed to break down student defenses and barriers and instill positive values in the hearts of high school students.In a survey directed to middle school students conducted by Arnie Cole, surprising results indicated that 60 percent of 8 to 12 year olds are being bullied at school. Of that 60 percent, 10 percent of them are being bullied every day. This is a big issue among young people that needs to be addressed.
In the Point Break cirriculum, the concentration is on seven major issues: bullying, willingness to reach out for help, gossip, self expression, judging, empathy and having a hopeful outlook on life. These areas are presented in four specific teaching segments and interspersed with small group activities and surveys that make the program interactive.
Point Break is a proven intervention program that actually works to counteract many negative elements in schools such as bullying, teasing, gossip, harrassment, violence and suicide. It identifes the factors that have been connected to such negative events and provides positive ways to help teens create an atmostphere of expression, hopefulness and awareness regarding destructive behavior and attitudes.
We are grateful for this opportunity to provide this important program to area schools. It creates an open door for YFC to step in and help teens to create a safer learning environment. We hope that by providing this course that it will open more ministry opportunities in more communites in our area!
For the sake of the kids - John
