The Teen Life Clubs (TLC) at Children’s National is a free 30-week health empowerment program (Oct-June) for 11-14 year olds. The program works to build life skills by using our copyrighted Steps to S.T.A.R.dom curriculum that focuses on personal identity, healthy bodies, violence prevention, goal setting, world of work and making money. Additional empowerment comes from monthly enrichment opportunities, group mentors and a full day caregiver-teen retreat. Members participate in 90 minute after school lessons once per week, free weekend enrichment events, and can earn a stipend for their participation throughout the program year.