Youth Programs

Class Levels

Life Skills Experience – 27 Life Lessons throughout 5 levels:

• PLAYer (2^nd grade and up) – Nine Core Values, 4 Golf Fundamentals
• PLAYer Teen (6^nd grade and up) – Nine Core Values, 4 Golf Fundamentals
• Par (3^rd grade and up) – Interpersonal & Self-Management Skills, 6 Golf Skills
• Par Teen (6^th and up) – Interpersonal & Self-Management Skills, 6 Golf Skills
• Birdie (5^th grade and up) – Goal Setting, 7 Golf Fundamental
• Eagle (7^th and up) – Resilience Skills, Conflict Resolution, Advanced Interpersonal and Self-Management Tools, 9 Golf Fundamentals
• Ace (9^th grade and above) – 4 Projects – Career Development, Post High School Education, Volunteerism, Advanced Mental and Physical Golf Training.

Class Progression

• The program starts at the PLAYer Part 1* regardless of golf skills.
• 6^th grade and up should take PLAYer Teen
• Participants must complete the Part 1 & Part 2 class and each certification requirement to demonstrate they are ready for the next level.
• The progression is as follows:
  • PLAYer Part 1 ­–> PLAYer Part 2*
  • Par Part 1 (3^rd grade+) –> Par Part 2**
  • Birdie Part 1 (5^th grade+) –> Birdie Part 2
  • Eagle Part 1 (7^th grade+) –>Eagle Part 2
  • Ace (9^th grade+)

                  * PLAYer Teen (6^th grade and above)–> **Par Teen

                  * Par Teen (6^th grade and above) –>Birdie Part 1

CLASS Certification

What goes into certification?

• Convey all Nine Core Values
• Exhibit core life lessons
• Complete post class assignments
• Complete certification of golf and life skills assessments
• Be grade eligible (see above)

When does certification occur?

• Lessons #6 and #7 of the season
• We use “ready or not ready” for the next level instead of “pass or fail”

Participants are encouraged to take multiple 8-week seasons at each level before certifying.