Program areas at Cesar Chavez Service Clubs
Annual Washington DC Educational Tour: Our DC trip sends approximately 44 Club representatives to our the capitol for six days, expense paid tour designed to give students hands-on opportunities to interact with government and history in Washington DC. This is a fast-paced, fun-filled, educational experience in one of the world's most dynamic cities. The representatives explore Washington's key institutions and historic sites and are used as interactive classrooms to help them explore the links between history and the rights and responsibilities of citizens today. One of the highlights is a very interactive discussion regarding how to become a Washington, DC intern.
Level-Up Program:The Chavez Clubs ran a six week after school program serving approximately 100 students in summer, 2022. The program included four hours of classroom workshops daily for four days a week, covering areas like community service, arts and culture, and advocacy. We also took students on three field trips within San Diego, and one field trip to the Cesar Chavez National Monument in Keene, CA. The budget for the program was $108,000.
Future Leaders Leadership Project: The Chavistas, as the Club members proudly call themselves, range from third grade through high school. The real leadership activity begins in the weekly Chavista meetings where the Club ten values, including nonviolence, service, and respect are strategically discussed and are matched up to the Club leadership activities. With the guidance of the Club Coordinators, the Chavistas are taught the responsibilities of good government and how to work as a team. Led by the elected Club president, the Chavistas discuss, debate, vote, design, and assign duties to fulfill their projects. After the project is completed, the Club invests time in assessing the project and if the members were accountable and responsible for their assignment. The rigor of these activities will pave the way in guiding these students to a future of responsible, respectful, and participating citizenship.