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Programs for Children & Youth

Young Roots

Confidence, emotional intelligence, discipline, identity, and leadership for young people.
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About the Program

Young Roots combines the established Quoti Cubs Club for children with the Rooted & Rising Teen Edition. Both tracks help young people understand emotions, strengthen confidence, practice discipline, build healthy relationships, and recognize their voice, values, and potential.

Length4-week children’s cycle and 12-week teen journey
FormatIn person with virtual family sessions
Who It ServesChildren 7–12 and teens 13–18

Program Curriculum

Younger children repeat a practical four-week growth cycle. Teens complete a deeper 12-week journey with reflection, activities, and a completion certificate.

Module 1

Quoti Cubs: I Control Me

Children practice choices, emotional regulation, responsibility, and pausing before reacting.

Module 2

Quoti Cubs: I Believe in Me

Children strengthen confidence, positive identity, courage, and healthy self-talk.

Module 3

Quoti Cubs: I Stay Consistent

Children learn routines, discipline, follow-through, and celebrating steady effort.

Module 4

Quoti Cubs: I Can Grow

Children learn from mistakes, accept feedback, solve problems, and try again.

Module 5

Teen Journey: Identity

Teens explore who they are beyond labels, pressure, pain, and expectations.

Module 6

Teen Journey: Emotional Intelligence

Teens learn to name emotions, identify triggers, regulate reactions, and ask for help.

Module 7

Teen Journey: Confidence and Voice

Teens practice communication, self-advocacy, decision-making, and resisting unhealthy pressure.

Module 8

Teen Journey: Healthy Relationships

Teens examine boundaries, friendship, respect, conflict, safety, and belonging.

Module 9

Teen Journey: Discipline and Goals

Teens connect habits, time, choices, school, responsibility, and future goals.

Module 10

Teen Journey: Leadership and Purpose

Teens identify strengths, service, leadership style, and a positive next-step plan.

What Each Session Includes

  • Opening affirmation
  • Age-appropriate lesson
  • Creative activity
  • Discussion
  • Reflection or journal
  • Take-home practice
  • Closing affirmation