Kids caring for the sick
A lead volunteer in the Inside Out Club talks about how making fleece blankets and “Hope” cards to comfort the sick teaches kids empathy, kindness and so much more.
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What does a Bluefin Tuna have to do with character in kids?
At what age do kids build character and where do I, as a parent or guardian, start?
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Perseverance: The art and science of making failure temporary
Many believe children today don’t know how to fail? Others are afraid to let their children fail. Learn about the art and science of making failure temporary
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Kaitlyn’s gift to a hungry child
We need more of this in the world. This story will warm your heart!
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A step towards a culture full of empathic learners
Kingsley Elementary’s Inside Out Club (Formerly Charity Club) collaboration: Let’s create an opportunity to have the Club students have greater access to students with special needs lives at school and extend a friendly gesture.
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All ages welcoming refugees to our community
Have you ever imaged what it’d be like to be a refugee and starting a new life here in America? This is exactly what we asked adults and kids to imagine as they came together to learn and help refugees.
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Seventy children learn about homelessness in our community
The Inside Out Club expanded family’s perspective of the community as they learned about DuPagePads, their overnight shelter program and how they are working to end homelessness in DuPage County.
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For your child’s next birthday party, consider a “Give Back” gift
People really like to bring gifts to birthday parties, but my son/daughter just doesn’t need 20 more things. Hmm, what to do instead? Check out this blog on 10 “Give Back” gift ideas.
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Like to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? 5 easy steps
Want to volunteer, but not sure where to start? Here’s 5 easy steps to help get you started. First, answer the questions, “What am I passionate about?”, Second, …
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When’s a good age for kids to start volunteering?
Are you envisioning a toddler pulling the table cloth out from under an intricately decorated auction table? I have two boys and if you told me they could volunteer when they were that age, I’d have thought you were crazy. But, now I see that a child of any age can start volunteering with their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. It’s never too early!
read moreOur mission is to develop kids with character inside and out.
We provide four Inside Out Club opportunities to help kids and families develop the character skills necessary to thrive in their lives, schools, and later in jobs and community.