SuperWorld

Empowering the Next Generation of Heroes

SuperWorld is an active, outdoor program that empowers youth to develop necessary life skills for healthy bodies, relationships, and self-esteem.


Through engaging activities and lessons, participating heroes will discover…

 

  • Healthy Bodies: The strength to foster healthy nutrition, exercise, body awareness, and safety.
  • Healthy Relationships: The skills to nurture positive friendships, build empathy, and communicate boundaries.
  • Healthy Self-Esteem: The confidence to celebrate individuality, accomplish goals, and stand up for others.

Lesson Overview

  • Recruitment & Introduction
  • Celebrating Me
  • Building a Team
  • Superhero Goal Setting
  • Eating Like a Hero
  • Super Body Positivity
  • Gender Stereotypes
  • Trusting Our Feelings & Building Empathy
  • Boundaries & Communication
  • Consent
  • Safe, Unsafe, & Unwanted Touching
  • Becoming Superheroes

How it Works:

  • SuperWorld is offered through community organizations at their summer day programs for 6-12 year-old youth. 
  • All lessons are facilitated by Prevention staff members from the SAVA Center with the support of community volunteers and site staff. 
  • SuperWorld lessons take place 1-2 times per week throughout June and July. Sessions are 1-1.5 hours long. 
  • At the end of the program, SuperWorld participants from all over the community come together for a Field Day celebration!
  • Contact SAVA’s Director of Prevention Education & Outreach, Hope Cornelis, to learn more about setting up SuperWorld at your organization!

Do you want to be a SuperWorld Volunteer?

SuperWorld relies on supportive and energetic volunteers from the community to make it a success. Volunteer applications for the summer of 2023 will open up in April. If you would like to get on the list to apply, please contact Hope Cornelis.  

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