Builders Club

The St. Michael the Archangel School’s Builders Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S., had an incredible year of service and made a huge community impact. From drives to volunteering to fundraising, these student leaders embody leadership and empathy. ad-today.com/education/livi…

The Missouri Valley Key Club, Builders Club and K-Kids in Missouri Valley, Iowa, U.S., teamed up for a local toy drive! The drive went through March, and all toys were donated to a local shelter for families and women experiencing homelessness. missourivalleytimes.com/stories/mvhs-t…

Earth Day cleanups to nursing home visits, and more! The Central Middle School Builders Club in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S., was recently awarded a banner from their sponsoring Kiwanis club as a testament to their hard work and hearts for service! cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/…

Making Change Mondays🔦: Health and wellness 😄Happiness workshop: Learn about “happiness” chemicals and how to boost them daily. ⚽Sports equipment drive: Host a school-wide sports equipment drive for local organizations. 💭 Reflect: How can these activities improve well-being?

Builders Club is built on connection! Connection to each other, your community and your school! How has your club fostered connection recently?

✨Skill spotlight: Collaboration and Teamwork Builders Club members know a lot about collaboration and teamwork; they do it every day! Members reflect on how their clubs influence these skills.

Builders Club helps your kids gain essential skills! On the last Monday of each month, we'll highlight one of those skills, as well as quotes that show the impact on Builders Club members.

Builders Club members love the program! But don’t take it from us — take it from them! Here are some of our favorite quotes from recent surveys.

Builders Club is student-driven and community-focused. How has your Builders Club impacted your community?

In Pennsylvania, U.S., the Tyrone Middle School Builders Club recently presented its achievements to its sponsoring Kiwanis club. The Builders Club had a strong year of service — giving gift baskets to 911 dispatchers and visiting nursing home residents. huntingdondailynews.com/daily_herald/t…

Making Change Mondays 🔦: Elderly care 🎊 Senior social: Play trivia, bingo, board games or more with nursing home residents. 🎄Seasonal decorating: "Season teams” decorate the nursing home for different holidays. 💭 Reflect: Why is caring for the elderly important?

The Wyoming Area Catholic Builders Club in Exeter, Pennsylvania, U.S., sponsored a school-wide drive for Catholic Schools Week. After collecting diapers, wipes, pacifiers and other supplies, items were taken to a local baby pantry for families in need. psdispatch.com/news/102375/wa…

CPMS Builders club students from Spring Valley, California, U.S., recently packed and donated over 700 pounds of food to a local shelter during their annual food drive, totaling almost 600 meals for those in need. whiznews.com/kiwanis-charte…

Last chance! The deadline for 2026 Builders Club awards and contests is almost here. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your club’s hard work this year. Submit all entries by 11:59 p.m. on April 1 to be considered!

What happens when young leaders bring Valentine’s Day to a senior community? Joy, togetherness and compassion. The Kiwanis Builders Club at BCG in Thunder Bay spent the afternoon playing bingo, handing out cards and sharing conversation with residents. cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/…

The deadline for 2026 Builders Club awards and contests is quickly approaching! Don’t miss the chance to highlight your club’s hard work and accomplishments this year. Submit all entries by 11:59 p.m. on April 1 to ensure your club is considered for recognition.

Builders Club is largely student-driven. A vast majority of members, in the annual survey, reported joining because they wanted to be involved, grow as leaders and connect with others — highlighting the program’s strong sense of community.

A schoolwide fundraiser turned into a huge success for the Builders Club of Sacred Heart School in Emporia, Kansas, U.S. The fifth-grade students raised US$176 to help restore the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue outside of their school office. facebook.com/sacredheartemp…

Why do students join Builders Club? According to the 2024-25 survey, nearly half of Builders Club respondents joined because of peer-to-peer connections. How can your club members create spaces where other students feel welcome, comfortable and included?

To fight homelessness, the Builders Club of the Boys and Girls Club Thunder Bay in Ontario, Canada, donated “blessing bags” filled with toiletries and essentials to local nonprofits. Their goal was 25 — but thanks to community support, they created 50! tbnewswatch.com/helpers/im-so-…