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to create an environment where youth build a culture of connection.
the club7 mission
our youth-led model
The Only7Seconds club model is intended to be carried out by youth, in any setting, with the support of an adult advisor.
Youth leaders are provided with monthly overviews and digital and physical resources to guide them through each weekly club meeting. Each weekly meeting focuses on building connection through conversation cards that provide a range of fun and deep questions, actionable challenges, and learning activities. Once a month, each Club7 will host a SHARE Day connection activity that create fun, meaningful connection with the broader community.
what club7 is built to accomplish:
- Deepen inner connection to prepare club members for outward connection.
- Encourage small, meaningful acts of connection through youth-led, community-wide, or school-wide initiatives.
- Promote social health and well-being through activities and events focused on community and empathy.
- Develop a sense of agency, leadership, and advocacy among youth passionate about social change and community and personal wellbeing.
The Club7 card deck enables youth leaders to guide monthly meetings in an easy and adaptable way while providing content that speak to the bigger building blocks of social health (empathy, self-connection, storytelling, belonging, and more!).
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conversation card deck
SHARE Day connection challenges are community-wide connection opportunities that take place once a month. We provide a complete list of challenges, supply lists, and adaptable ideas for youth leaders to lead the charge on these connection activities!
monthly share day challenges
We provide student leaders with step-by-step meeting overviews and agendas to lead their club meetings well.
monthly meeting formats
additional supports
Our team is on deck to answer questions, provide support, or troubleshoot any difficulties you may encounter.
team support
Throughout the year, we complete a robust evaluation to ensure Club7 is effective and impactful for all youth.
program evaluation
We engage staff and adult advisors, families, and youth through regular communication to keep social health top of mind.
Family & parent communications
what do I need to start a club7?
To create a club, you will need an adult advisor and at least one youth leader. Youth leaders lead and facilitate every meeting while the adult advisor is the legally responsible adult for the club and the club sponsor at the hosting site. The Adult Advisor also serves as a mentor to the youth Leader, helping the leader be prepared to facilitate the meetings and lead the club.
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
what do I need to start a club7?
Yes, there is a cost; however our goal is that each club has a sponsor outside of the youth leaders or adult advisor. We don't want cost to get in the way of connection, so reach out to our team to see if we already have sponsors for your area or to work with us to seek out a sponsor for your club!
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
what do I need to start a club7?
Club sponsors are usually individuals or organizations and might already be in your network. If you have a potential sponsor, you can share your vision for a Club7 and this document with them. If you need assistance, reach out to our team to see if there are any already committed sponsors for your area or to work with us to get a sponsor.
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a club sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
what do I need to start a club7?
Youth leaders are expected to commit to leading the full duration of the club (9 or 11 months depending on your program duration) and commit approx. 6 hours a month to plan, conduct meetings, complete reporting tasks. Youth leaders are responsible to schedule meetings and lead club communications, ensure member survey completion, check in with our team once a month, and inspire their members by leading with belonging and connection! And! You don't have to do it alone- your adult advisor is always there for support.
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a club sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
what do I need to start a club7?
No! Club7 was designed to be lead by youth in many spaces, whether it's at a school, youth group or gathering, community center, local organization, or third space. The program offers a standard school year schedule and additional bonus months if you'd like to meet year-round.
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a club sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
what do I need to start a club7?
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a club sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
We really care about youth leading the charge on this one, so each Club7 requires a youth or young adult leader along with the adult advisor. If you're an adult who would like to see a Club7 started in your school or organization, start by sharing the opportunity with potential youth leader.
what do I need to start a club7?
Is there a cost to club7?
How do I find a club sponsor?
What are the expectations of a club leader?
Does this have to be in a school?
Can an adult lead a club?
how Long and How often does a club7 meet?
Club7 is structured to meet weekly with all members throughout a traditional 9 month school year or an annual schedule. Additionally youth leaders and adult advisors meet once a month. Meeting duration can be as little as 30 min or as long as 1 hour, depending on your selected structure.
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More questions?
Our team would be happy to connect with you! Reach out to us at info@only7seconds.com.