Squirrel Squad
Nurturing the next generation of compassionate leaders and community helpers.
Building Tomorrow's Leaders
Squirrel Squad is our youth program that teaches children and teenagers the values JoLynn held dear: compassion, service, and community connection. Like busy squirrels preparing for winter, our young participants learn to gather skills, knowledge, and experiences that will serve them throughout their lives.
Through hands-on volunteer opportunities, character development activities, and environmental education, we help young people discover the joy of giving back while building confidence and leadership skills.
Age Groups
Our programs are tailored to different developmental stages, ensuring age-appropriate activities and learning.
Little Acorns
Ages 5-8
- • Simple acts of kindness
- • Nature exploration
- • Story time with moral lessons
- • Basic community helpers
- • Art and craft projects
Growing Nuts
Ages 9-12
- • Community service projects
- • Environmental stewardship
- • Leadership skill building
- • Peer mentoring
- • Problem-solving activities
Mighty Oaks
Ages 13-17
- • Advanced volunteer opportunities
- • Social justice education
- • Youth advocacy training
- • Mentoring younger children
- • Community organizing
What We Do
Our activities are designed to be fun, educational, and meaningful for young participants.
Community Service
Food drives, elderly visits, park cleanups, and helping local families in need.
Environmental Projects
Tree planting, recycling programs, wildlife habitat creation, and sustainability education.
Leadership Development
Team building, public speaking, project planning, and conflict resolution skills.
Character Building
Empathy exercises, gratitude practices, integrity discussions, and kindness challenges.
Young Leaders in Action
See how our Squirrel Squad members are making a difference in their communities.
"My daughter Emma has been in Squirrel Squad for two years now. The change in her confidence and compassion has been incredible. She organized a toy drive at her school and raised over 200 toys for children in need. She says she wants to help people just like JoLynn did."- Sarah M., Parent of Emma (age 10)
"Being in Squirrel Squad taught me that even kids can make a big difference. Our group started a community garden that now feeds 15 families every week. I learned that helping others makes me feel really good inside, and I want to keep doing it forever."- Marcus T., Squirrel Squad Member (age 12)
When We Meet
Squirrel Squad meets regularly throughout the school year with special summer programs.