For schools

Bring Kiwanis to your school.

Every program below is free to the school and run with screened Kiwanis volunteers. Pick what fits your students, and we'll come talk it through.

What we can offer

Seven ways to partner

Kiwanis International's student programs plus the club's own. Each box shows what we bring and what we'd ask of your school.

Elementary school

K-Kids

Kiwanis' service club for the youngest leaders.

A student-led club where elementary students plan simple service projects, learn to run a meeting, and discover what it feels like to help.

We bring

A Kiwanis adult advisor who has completed background screening
Charter paperwork and Kiwanis International materials
Project ideas, supplies for the first projects, and recognition

Your school provides

A faculty advisor
A meeting space before, during, or after school
Help getting the word out to students and families

Middle school

Builders Club

Service and leadership for grades 6 to 8.

Middle schoolers run their own club, choose causes they care about, and carry out projects at school and in Kenneth City with Kiwanis support.

We bring

A screened Kiwanis advisor
Charter and Kiwanis International curriculum
Connections to club events where students can serve

Your school provides

A faculty advisor
A regular meeting time and room
Approval for on-campus projects

High school

Key Club

The largest student-led service program in the world.

High school students lead the club, log service hours, build leadership skills, and can earn scholarships and district recognition through Kiwanis.

We bring

A screened Kiwanis advisor and mentorship from club members
Charter, dues support for the first year, and district resources
Real leadership roles at club fundraisers and community events

Your school provides

A faculty advisor
A meeting room and a place on the club roster
Service-hour verification for students

Elementary and middle school

LEGO STEAM Afterschool

Our flagship hands-on club, hosted at your school.

Weekly building challenges that teach engineering, teamwork, and creative problem solving. We bring the bricks and the volunteers.

We bring

LEGO kits, challenge cards, and storage
Screened volunteers each session
A simple attendance and sign-out process

Your school provides

A classroom or cafeteria space for 60 to 90 minutes a week
Registration through the school
A staff contact on site

Pre-K through grade 3

Reading & Literacy

Reading buddies, book drives, and take-home books.

Kiwanis volunteers read one-on-one or in small groups, and the club supplies books children keep.

We bring

Screened reading volunteers on a set schedule
New and gently used books for classrooms and homes
Book drives run through club events

Your school provides

A quiet reading space and a schedule
Teacher guidance on which students benefit most

Elementary school

Terrific Kids

Character recognition that students earn.

A Kiwanis recognition program where students set goals with their teacher and are celebrated when they reach them. Terrific stands for thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, inquisitive, and capable.

We bring

Certificates, pins, and recognition materials
Kiwanis members at the recognition ceremonies

Your school provides

Teachers who set goals with students
A short ceremony slot each grading period

Any school

Supply & Backpack Drives

Backpacks, school supplies, and seasonal needs.

Tell us what your students need and the club runs the drive through our events, members, and community partners.

We bring

Collection, sorting, and delivery
Promotion through the club's events and partners

Your school provides

A list of needs and quantities
A contact for delivery

Sign up your school

Takes two minutes. No commitment; it starts a conversation.