Youth Prevention Education

Wow, what a crazy year it has been for the whole world! Here at REACH Council things looked a lot different for our students, teachers, and staff. We learned to adjust to a new normal and were able to change the way in which we engaged students throughout Ellis and Johnson Counties.

We were very excited to have our Kids Connection groups take place back in the schools in early 2021. Kids Connection is a prevention program for elementary aged students conducted in small group settings to address topics that include making healthy choices, goal-setting and building positive self-esteem. We were able to participate face-to-face at Vitovsky Elementary, Longbranch Elementary, Baxter Elementary, and McClatchey Elementary, all located in Midlothian.

We also were able to virtually facilitate our Too Good for Drugs program. Too Good for Drugs is a program for middle school students that provides lessons teaching prevention strategies and coping skills to help kids avoid unhealthy situations. This semester we were able to serve Walnut Grove Middle School students in Midlothian.

Finally, we were able to provide our Life Skills Training curriculum virtually, through the use of pre-recorded videos, to Keene Jr. High School in Keene, and J.R. Irvin Elementary in Midlothian. The Life Skills Training curriculum teaches a combination of health information, general life skills, and drug resistance skills.

REACH Council also has an in-person summer camp coming up in early Summer 2021. The projected dates for camp in Midlothian are Monday, June 14th to Friday, June 18th. Our camp will have daily enrichment activities, indoor and outdoor crafts, and lots of fun. We cannot wait to see all the fun summer is going to bring!