Liberty's Hope Achievement Program
Age Groups: Participants in Liberty's Hope are divided into the following age groups (Age group is determined by age as of January 1 in any calendar year).
Knickerbockers (ages 3-8) These children may participate in all projects that parents deem appropriate for their child. However, children are rewarded for participation only. They will not be judged on skill ability until they reach the age of 8. Parents should wait until a child has reached age 8 before asking children to complete all requirements for a project. Learn more about Knickerbockers and find activity sheets here:
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Liberty’s Hope is a home-based achievement program for youth designed to teach the principles of liberty, skills of self-reliance, and character development to build the leaders of tomorrow. It is similar to community-based organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or 4-H and is provided for children and teens ages 3-18. The primary difference between Liberty's Hope and other achievement programs is this program is completely home-based. The parents are the leaders, they design the programs and choose the mentors for their own children. If parents choose to create a neighborhood group, they are welcome to do so. Administration of the neighborhood group will be determined at the local level. Recognition is provided with badges and reward pins for project completion.
We share ideas on the Liberty’s Hope site that will help families create an achievement program that is based on the Heart-Mind-Might-Strength model that is explained in the Heart Essentials section of this manual. Our ideas work in conjunction with Quest Clubs.
“Quest is an educational incentive program for kids ages 3 -18 that uses badges and awards to encourage kids of all ages to explore anything and everything. From spies and Barbie, to chemistry and farming, there are over 1200 badges and awards to choose from, and they are writing more every day. Quest is the perfect companion to homeschool families, classrooms, and after school programs or clubs. Their badge requirements are the perfect start to designing a unit study on any subject kids want to learn about. Badges and awards are used as incentives to explore new subjects and expand knowledge in areas children may have already studied.”
We provide an explanation on the Liberty’s Hope site about how families may organize badges and educational achievements under the Heart-Mind-Might-Model. Families may use the uniforms, badges, and pins from Quest Clubs as they apply this model. Please note that Quest Clubs allow families to use their requirements for badges or to customize requirements as needed to meet the family’s educational goals.
Tracking Progress: Participants are encouraged to maintain a portfolio to record progress. The portfolio will include achievement certificates, project sheets, and journal notes for insights gained while working on projects. Portfolios should illustrate progress and achievements in academic studies and extra-curricular activities. See Portfolio tab above for portfolio guidelines.
Quarterly Activities: Families and neighborhood groups may conduct a recognition/activity event four times a year to encourage participation and achievement. Suggested activities include a Health and Fitness event, Performing Arts Event, Speech and Literacy Event, and a Patriotic Event.
We share ideas on the Liberty’s Hope site that will help families create an achievement program that is based on the Heart-Mind-Might-Strength model that is explained in the Heart Essentials section of this manual. Our ideas work in conjunction with Quest Clubs.
“Quest is an educational incentive program for kids ages 3 -18 that uses badges and awards to encourage kids of all ages to explore anything and everything. From spies and Barbie, to chemistry and farming, there are over 1200 badges and awards to choose from, and they are writing more every day. Quest is the perfect companion to homeschool families, classrooms, and after school programs or clubs. Their badge requirements are the perfect start to designing a unit study on any subject kids want to learn about. Badges and awards are used as incentives to explore new subjects and expand knowledge in areas children may have already studied.”
We provide an explanation on the Liberty’s Hope site about how families may organize badges and educational achievements under the Heart-Mind-Might-Model. Families may use the uniforms, badges, and pins from Quest Clubs as they apply this model. Please note that Quest Clubs allow families to use their requirements for badges or to customize requirements as needed to meet the family’s educational goals.
Tracking Progress: Participants are encouraged to maintain a portfolio to record progress. The portfolio will include achievement certificates, project sheets, and journal notes for insights gained while working on projects. Portfolios should illustrate progress and achievements in academic studies and extra-curricular activities. See Portfolio tab above for portfolio guidelines.
Quarterly Activities: Families and neighborhood groups may conduct a recognition/activity event four times a year to encourage participation and achievement. Suggested activities include a Health and Fitness event, Performing Arts Event, Speech and Literacy Event, and a Patriotic Event.