Inside Out Club - Social Emotional Learning & Service Projects

Naperville IL

10 February, 2021

1:47 PM

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Inside Out Club Hosts Virtual Model to Teach Children Critical Social, Emotional SkillsInside Out Club Live launched in response to COVID-19 to meet community’s need for a resilient, caring generation COVID-19 has brought about uncertainty, fatigue and even community unrest. Inside Out Club is on a mission to tackle those challenges head on with their new virtual model. Beginning February 28, grades K-3 will have access to eight weeks of hands-on episodes of Inside Out Club Live – Season 2 featuring fun activities and volunteer service opportunities focused on social and emotional skills. During Season 1 in Fall 2020, 67 kids created 270 items to be donated to local nonprofits! In times of uncertainty and change, children thrive when empowered through strength of character and a sense of responsibility for others. Throughout the one-hour interactive episodes, Inside Out Club staff and volunteers will work with small groups of 15 children to teach character traits like kindness, acceptance, empathy and collaboration. “At Inside Out Club we believe that by focusing on core character traits we can help kids and families better problem solve, express empathy, embrace humanity and strategize for the future – even as COVID-19 and other challenges present themselves,” Marion Ruthig, founder of Inside Out Club, said. Inside Out Club Live is being offered at multiple times after school, in the evening and on Sunday afternoons. Each 8-week session is $120 ($15/week) and there are full and partial fee waivers available for families in need. Families that register by February 14th will save $20. “Inside Out Club Live is a thoughtful, engaging platform that, in addition to keeping the kids’ attention through a genius blend of videos and live content, will instill all of the values that made us love Inside Out club in the first place. The kids get much-needed connection with peers and community charities… with the bonus of seeing the adorable hedgehog, Dorito! We can’t wait to participate.” Christina Hynes Mesco, Inside Out Club parent and volunteer, said. For more information visit www.insideoutclub.org/Live. About Inside Out Club I Support Community NFP d.b.a Inside Out Club DuPage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and was founded in 2012. The mission of Inside Out Club DuPage is to develop kids with character inside and out. Its vision is individuals and families empowered through strength of character and volunteerism to live fuller lives for generations to come. Inside Out Club DuPage is based in Naperville, Illinois, and has one full-time employee, our Executive Director, and two part-time employees, our Project Coordinator and Community Development Manager. The Inside Out Club relies on volunteers, who are trained by Inside Out Club DuPage (IOCD). IOCD provides its volunteers with the program curriculum and supplies necessary to execute the program for maximum impact and fun!