>      a transformational day of leadership, power and possibilities that can change the way people view and relate to one another

>      helps address issues of violence, teasing, social oppression, racism, harassment, conflict management, suicide, peer pressure, alcohol and drugs 

>      facilitated by professional leaders from the Challenge Day organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in California

 Goals

>      help stop the teasing, violence and alienation that is part of the school experience for millions of young people

>      increase personal power and self-esteem

>      shift dangerous peer pressure to positive peer support

>      eliminate the acceptability of teasing, violence and all forms of oppression

>      unite the members of the school and community and empower them to carry the themes of the program back to the greater school population

 What happens at Challenge Day?

>      Challenge Days are powerful, high-energy programs in which youth and adult participants are guided through a series of experiential learning processes.

>      Through a variety of games, trust-building activities and presentations, students are given a unique opportunity to see themselves and their peers through new eyes. 

>      During the program, youth are given opportunities to speak out about what’s really going on with them and what they need from one another. 

>      Most students leave the day leave feeling empowered and committed to making a positive difference.

 Challenge Day across the U.S.

>      a nationally recognized diversity training program that has been launched in schools across the country

>      has touched the lives of half a million teens and adults nationwide since 1987 

>      has received awards from the juvenile justice system, government officials, school districts and cities throughout the nation.

>      has been highlighted and featured several times on The Oprah Show

More > http://www.challengeday.org/