What We Do

Terrific Kids, Key Club, Circle K, K-Kids, YCP and more...

Terrific Kids

Our Kiwanis club collaborates with several elementary schools throughout Rapides Parish providing teachers with a way to reward students toward the end of the year with a day at our camp for accomplishing goals set earlier in the year.  The Terrific Kids program has been provided by our club for many years.

Yes, “Kids need Kiwanis.”  But also, Kiwanis needs kids.  Our club members work hard to make these days happen, and it is very rewarding to each Kiwanian.  Club members have many great remembrances of these special days (as do the kids!

Key Club – Sponsorship and Scholarships

Our Kiwanis club sponsors Key Clubs at several High Schools (Menard, ASH, and Peabody) collaborating with Faculty Advisors throughout the year and with students in projects like our annual Pancake Breakfast which provides service roles and the opportunity to raise funds to support their projects. Additionally, we provide $1000 scholarships every year to a graduating senior from each club.

Circle K International

Circle K International (CKI) is one of the largest student-led collegiate service organizations globally, operating on hundreds of campuses with thousands of members. As part of the Kiwanis International family, CKI is dedicated to developing leaders through service, leadership, and fellowship opportunities that have a lasting impact on both the world and its members.

CKI empowers students with real-life skills such as networking, advocacy, and service leadership.To learn more, visit the Circle K International website.

We are proud to work with our local Circle K International group right here in Alexandria! LSUA now hosts one of the newest Circle K International groups, contributing meaningfully to community projects and fostering a spirit of service and leadership.

To learn more, visit the LSUA CKI Club page on Facebook.

Kiwanis K-Kids Sponsor

K-Kids is the largest service organization for elementary school students, with more than 36,000 members worldwide.  K-Kids is a student-led community service organization that operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body.  A Kiwanis club, composed of like-minded, service-oriented people from the community, serves as the club’s sponsor.

To learn more, visit the Kiwanis Kids website.

Youth Challenge Program – Louisiana National Guard

The Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is an alternative educational program which offers adolescents an opportunity to change their future.  Students looking for a way to succeed outside of a traditional school setting learn self discipline, leadership, and responsibility while working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma.

Our club donates scholarships from our foundation resulting in several scholarships being awarded to selected cadets graduating from a 22 week program.

Halfway through the 22 week program, families get to visit their son or daughter at the Family Day BBQ.

View photo albums of the Youth Challenge Program.


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