K-Kids is the newest and fastest growing service organization for elementary students worldwide. These clubs are ideally suited for students in grades 1 through 5 (ages 6 to 12). K-Kids is a "student-led" community-service organization, which operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body.  The Kiwanis Club of La Canada supports a K-Kid Club at Palm Crest Elementary for grades 5 through 6.

 

Builders Club is Kiwanis organization that provides an opportunity for middle school students to work together in service to school and community. Its goal is to develop leadership qualities in young people through experiences in volunteer community service. Members experience the thrill of accomplishment and the satisfaction of knowing their efforts make a difference for those they help. Our club sponsors a Builders Club La Cañada High School 7/8.

 

 

 

Kiwanis Key Club is a Kiwanis organization for high school students that conduct an active program of service in the school and community. Its objectives include the development of initiative, leadership, and good citizenship. It is the largest high school service organization in the world, with over 210,000 members. Our Kiwanis Club sponsors Key Clubs at La Cañada High school with 170 members and Flintridge Prep with 90 members. The students in these clubs build their own organizations with guidance from outstanding school personnel and Kiwanis members and they build and serve their community and their country through special work service projects. They gain tremendous exposure and training in learning management skills in doing these tasks and they have the opportunity to attend regional and national Key Club Conventions where they compete against other clubs on the quality of their service projects while at the same time meeting, having fun and expanding their friendships with other Key Clubbers across the country. Our Key Clubs are recognized as being among the best in the nation.

 

Kiwanis Terrific Awards is a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. Students work with their classroom teacher and establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork. Students then work toward achieving the goal during a specific time period. The teachers and principal determine the best schedule for recognition. Some schools recognize Terrific Kids during each grading period; others recognize students more often.  TERRIFIC is an acronym meaning:  Thoughtful Enthusiastic Respectful Responsible Inclusive Friendly Inquisitive Capable. Our Kiwanis Club recognizes excellent students from La Cañada Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary at our weekly Kiwanis Meetings