As a group we define good citizenship, including the classic Roman concept of civic virtue (putting the common good above individual need).

The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.

Young people listen to a story, summarize the main idea, and then act it out together. They identify the theme of community and describe the benefits of cooperation for the common good. 

Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving. 

Stretching imagination and vocabulary, youth brainstorm words that demonstrate kindness and generosity. Being playful with their postures and shadows, youth work cooperatively with one or two others to act out their ideas and form alphabet letters. 

This activity will help youth realize the ways that writing has served as an historical tool, and to understand that through writing individuals have captured and preserved history.

Youth will experience the pride of producing a finished book. They will realize the value of their contribution to the community. Finally, they will celebrate the hard work and efforts that made their project possible.

Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.

In this activity, participants explore the work of several nonprofit organizations. They contact a local nonprofit organization to learn more about their organization, what they do, and how young people can help. 

In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.