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The City of Mission Viejo and its Community of Character Committee are
bringing the Rachel's Challenge Program to our community. This groups
mission is to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a
permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community
by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. The positive
message of this incredible program has changed lives, and had an impact on
students across the country.
Most of the schools are already working on the program, and a few have had
the opportunity to have an assembly presentation on site. For those who
have not been introduced to the movement, there are events planned
throughout March and April, that are open to the community. A
schedule of the events is listed below.
Outta Bounds Events is implementing the Rachel's Challenge curriculum into
its after-school program and its day camps. We will also be promoting and
supporting the various events that are being hosted by the city.
Just as our camps make a difference in the lives of children, events such
as these can make an impact that will not be forgotten. Please take the
opportunity to attend one of the upcoming events, and we hope that you
will join us our pre-dinner gathering.
Links of
Character Workshop
Hosted by the Community of Character
Youth Committee
March 17th -
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Norman P. Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way
This event is
a workshop for parents and youth ages 6-12. It is designed to provide an
age-appropriate understanding and appreciation of Rachel's Challenge,
using a series of interactive centers. The event is free and open to the
public.
Rachel's
Challenge Presentation
Media Presentation and Discussion
March 24th -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Norman P. Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way
This event is
the full Rachel's Challenge Presentation that is presented at schools
across the country. The program is designed for middle school and high
school youth, and their parents. The event is free and open to the public.
Rachel's
Challenge at Arts Alive
Community Event sponsored by The
City of Mission Viejo
April 24th &
25th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Norman P. Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way
This is a community event for the whole family, with a variety of
activities associated with the environment, volunteerism, community, and
the arts. Rachel's Challenge will have a booth at the event on Saturday,
for distributing information and creating links of character. On Sunday,
the Community of Character Committee and volunteers will attempt to create
a 5 mile chain of links of character, that were made at
schools and organizations throughout the community. Each link of the chain represents
someone's commitment to, or celebration of, an act of caring or kindness. The
entire festival will be a great experience for the whole family.
More Information from the city's website
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