Curriculum | Kickon

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

A five day experience that

impacts a lifetime.

Morning

We teach these life skills every morning in an engaging, interactive format, that includes games, practical role plays, problem solving, inspiring videos and plenty of fun!

Closing session

The last session of each day is called “What’s Up?” This is an opportunity for the students to ask any question they want and the coaches answer. Meaningful questions are often asked and excellent discussions about life are often the reward.

Graduation

Graduation certificates are awarded on Friday afternoon, along with team and individual photos, followed by plenty of cake and soft drinks.

The KICKON
5 Day Experience

Here’s a snapshot of the daily life lessons and strategies these young men learn, during our classroom sessions.

DAY #1
Our Purpose, Introductions, Discover Your Potential, Our Values, Choose Team Name, Importance of Agreements, Setting and Achieving Goals, The Power of Words.
DAY #2
The Power of Focus, Making Better Choices, Uncover Your Strengths, Managing Your Money, The Financial Freedom Formula, Music for Studying, Concentration Game, Visualize Your Goals, What’s Up Q&A.
DAY #3
Teamwork, Ode to Joy Video, Building Your Fortress, Trust Walk, Avoid Toxic People, Presentation Skills, Job Interview Practice, The Ignore Dyad, Active Listening, The 5 C’s for Building Excellent Relationships, Living Win Win,

What’s Up Q & A.
DAY #4
Step Into Your Fear, Amazing Dance Troupe Video, Habits and Routines Will Determine Your Future, The Successful Habits Formula, No Exceptions Policy, Communications Activity, Fear Versus Opportunity, The Trust Fall, What’s Up Q & A.
DAY #5
Introduction to Resourcefulness, Desert Island Survival Activity, You Always Have 10 Options, The Problem Solver, E + R = 0, Avery Dixon Success Story, What’s Up Q & A, Four Big Questions, Final Words, Graduate Feedback Survey, Graduation Ceremony, Celebration!

Structure

The maximum class size is 24 and the age group is 16-24. This ensures plenty of individual attention. Six volunteers, who are all KICKON Graduates, support the students throughout the week. Each volunteer looks after a team of four and they also play in the soccer tournament with their team. There are 3 Coaches. Each day begins at 9:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Afternoon

After a healthy lunch, our experienced soccer coach takes the group and improves their individual soccer skills, followed by a team tournament that runs throughout the week. The Champions are decided on Friday afternoon. The coach also reinforces the life skills they are learning in the morning and shows how they apply to soccer as well.

What is KICKON?

KICKON is a five day experience designed to teach underserved youth five essential life skills, namely Awareness, Focus, Relationships, Routines and Resourcefulness.

We call these The 5 Fundamentals.