Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®) is focused on building social-emotional skills, developing a positive sense of self, and making a difference in the community. 

Theory and Outcomes

To ensure that teens have equitable opportunities to achieve these outcomes, Wyman: 

  • Empower teens through solid, high-quality programs that help teens gain the tools and skills to  succeed.

  • Equips adults through training designed to help adults build relationships with teens by creating engaging and empowering learning environments.

  • Strengthens systems through deep, collaborative partnerships to create more impartial and developmental opportunities for youth.

Objectives

  • Improve social, emotional, and life skills

  • Support development of positive sense of self

  • Strengthen connections to others

  • Improve academic outcomes and decrease risky behaviors

Curriculum

Ages of target population: Ages 12-17, covering grades 6th through 12th
Population this program is best suited for: All schools, community-based youths, & foster-care youth
A number of lessons:  

• 12 lessons 

• Minimum of 25 meetings 

• 20 hours of Community Service Learning (CSL)
Length of sessions: 45-60 minutes
Scheduling options are as follows: Both options encompass 12 lessons, 25 meetings, and 20 hours of CSL. Option 1: 1 meeting per week for 32 weeks. 

Option 2: 2 meetings per week for 16 weeks.
Student-to-facilitator ratio: Not to exceed 25:1 (all other requests require approval) 

  • Community Service Learning  Projects will vary based on school site
  • Public Service Announcements 
  • Social Media Campaigns 
  • Conference Prep 
  • Creating Coloring Books
  • Conference Panel 
  • Social Media Blogs  
  • Facility Improvement/Beautification 
  • Creating Placemats for Meals on Wheels
  • Book/Canned Food/Clothing Drive  
  • Handwritten Letters for Community Members 
  • Participate in Youth Create Projects 
  • School Faculty Appreciation Gestures 
  • Make Bird Feeders/Houses 
  • Decorating Flowerpots for Community Sites 

Session Breakdowns

Getting Centered and Connected: Establishing Goals

This track is designed to empower youth by enhancing their skills while fostering meaningful goals. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, youth learn to set personal and collaborative goals that are both achievable and inspiring as they gain confidence and build a supportive community, preparing them for future academic and personal success.

Building My Skills:

  • Exploring Emotions
  • Flipping Your Lid
  • Pathway to Success: Overcoming Barriers
  • Famous Failures
  • Introduction to Goal Setting

Connecting With Others:

  • Circles of My Community
  • I See You
  • Developing Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution

Learning About Myself:

  • THINK About Social Media
  • Talking About Body Image

Setting the Foundation: Establishing Individual Skills

In this track, youth have the opportunity to develop their skills, laying the groundwork for personal growth and success. With various activities and reflective discussions, youth will identify their unique strengths and areas for improvement. By establishing a solid foundation of individual skills, young people will be better equipped to make a positive contribution to their community.

Building My Skills:

  • More Than Just Upset
  • Recognize, Reset, Respond
  • Mindfulness Skills: On a Journey and Seeing Clearly
  • The 3 C’s Decision-Making Model, Part 1
  • The 3 C’s Decision-Making Model, Part 2
  • Decision Making Under Pressure
  • The Problem-Solving Circle
  • Planning Toward a Goal

Connecting With Others:

  • Community Mapping
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Communication Confusion
  • Advocating for Yourself

Applying My Skills: Fostering Positive Bonds

In this track, youth strengthen their interpersonal skills and nurture meaningful relationships with effective communication and decision-making skills. This track emphasizes the importance of building trust and mutual respect with others, while empowering them to contribute positively to their communities.

Building My Skills:

  • The Power of Choice

Connecting With Others:

  • Reflecting On Community
  • What Makes a Good Friend?
  • Introduction to Peer Pressure
  • Drawing the Line
  • I-Messages
  • Ways To Say No
  • Introduction to Assertiveness
  • Building Up
  • Empathy Detective
  • Bullying: Becoming an Upstander

Learning About Myself:

  • How Am I Influenced?

Getting Centered and Connected: Preparing for the Future

This track is designed to equip youth with the essential skills and mindset needed to navigate their future with confidence and clarity. Through engaging activities and discussions, youth will explore their interests, set realistic goals, and develop a roadmap for their growth. This track aims to empower youth to take proactive steps towards their aspirations while building strong connections with peers and others in their community.

Building My Skills:

  • Exploring Emotions
  • Flipping Your Lid
  • Pathway to Success: Overcoming Barriers
  • Famous Failures

Connecting With Others:

  • Circles of My Community
  • I See You
  • Developing Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Practicing Interviewing

Learning About Myself:

  • Adolescent Brain Development
  • THINK About Social Media
  • Talking About Body Image

Strong Self, Stronger Connections

In this track, youth will gain essential skills to build self-awareness and emotional regulation, while building a positive sense of self. Through interactive activities, youth will learn to use these skills to help navigate difficult situations with confidence and create a foundation for a thriving future both individually and within their communities.

Building My Skills:

  • Emotions and the Body
  • Emotions and Actions
  • Brain Activation and Decision-Making
  • Reflecting on My Decisions
  • Calming the Stress
  • Mindfulness Skills: Strategic Recall & Labyrinth
  • Bouncing Back
  • Social and Emotional Changes

Connecting With Others:

  • Defining Community
  • Active Listening
  • Expectation and Boundary Circles

Learning About Myself:

  • Introduction to Self-Esteem
  • Noticing The Positives

Starting and Closing Information Sheets for the following districts:

  • Litchfield Elementary School District

  • Tolleson Union High School District

  • Tolleson Elementary School District

  • Buckeye Union High School District

  • Agua Fria Union High School District

  • Art Academy at Estrella Mountain