The Lions Youth Exchange Program fulfills the first object of the Lions Clubs International, to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.  The Youth Exchange Program has been in existence since 1961.  It is for youth ages 16 to 23.   The Lions Youth Exchange Program does not involve tourism, academic studies or employment.  It provides youth people an opportunity to participate in everyday life in another culture, reside with a host family and serve as an Ambassador for international understanding.  This year we hosted 69 youths from 29 countries.

LIONS QUEST is a comprehensive, positive youth development and prevention program designed for school wide and classroom implementation beginning in grades K through 12.    It involves educators, parents and community members to develop the entire child.  It is designed to promote essential social and emotional competencies, good citizenship skills, strong, positive character building, skills and attitudes consistent with a drug-free lifestyle and an ethic of service to others within a caring and consistent environment.   In the Lions Quest life skills program, teachers are trained in the skills of the program.  The first teacher training session, had thirty-one teachers in attendance from eleven Wisconsin school districts.  A second workshop was held in April with thirty-eight teachers from twelve schools in attendance.  In all, a total of 69 teachers received the training.