CD-ROM product developed by Youth Community Services, a non-profit focused on service learning opportunities, gives you everything you need to add a service learning component to an after-school care program. 90% of every sale goes to YCS.

Imagine an after-school care program that makes a difference in the lives of students, gives back to the community, and fosters a sense of fulfillment for its staff! This CD-ROM is a complete kit for putting together such a program. SLOOPY which is short for Service-Learning Opportunity-Options Program for Youth is branded and identified with a puppy icon named (you guessed it) Sloopy. The CD-ROM includes an introductory flash animation, detailed instructions, printable workbook, and even sample press releases to help you spread the word.

This CD-ROM also serves as an effective primer about the entire concept of service learning and can be a fantastic communication vehicle for those around you who need to learn what service learning is all about.

CD-ROM Table of Contents

Service-Learning Defined

• What is service-learning?
• 7 elements of high quality service-learning
• Integration into established after-school programs
• Benefits
• Student benefit
• Project ideas

Tools and Models for Successful Programs

• Success stories
• Tips for youth-driven projects
• Agenda for staff kick-off meeting
• Certificate of Achievement forms
• SLOOPY-tags order form

Publicity

• Sample press release
• Spreading the word

Resources

• Program planning workbook
• Web links

Learn more about YCS by visiting their website!