BUILDING VIBRANT YOUTH GROUPS
Why are some youth groups more effective than others? What are the distinguishing characteristics of highly effective youth groups? Vibrant youth groups helps youth reach their potential and become self-directing, autonomous adults. Vibrant youth groups are those which have achieved a sense of genuineness and possess a drive toward the future--not in some smug way but rather in a way that they believe in themselves and have a sense of inner confidence. Vibrant youth groups believe in what they do, celebrate their commitments to action and express a sense of hope and courage for youth and their role in it. Ten essential characteristics of vibrant youth groups. · Vibrant youth groups are more concerned with weaning, not winning. Kids are the focus of vibrant groups. Effective youth groups help youngsters develop a sense that they "own" the group. Young people in such programs, particularly older members, want to feel that the group is theirs and want adults to reduce th