A project of Center for Human Development, PEP•CHAMPS is a peer leadership tobacco use prevention education program for Grades 4 and 5. Based on the TRIBES process, the program is delivered by trained staff.

LESSONS

The four PEP•CHAMPS lessons are approximately one hour each.

• Tobacco Facts (includes smokeless tobacco)
• Advertising and Debunking Advertising Myths
• Refusal Skills and Role Play
• Wrap Up: Review of Tobacco and Smokeless Tobacco Facts and Refusal Skills

Lesson enhancements - picture riddles, stickers, bookmarks, crossword puzzles, etc. - are included.

PEER LEADERSHIP PUPPET SHOWS

Six students from each PEP•CHAMPS classroom are selected to be trained to deliver tobacco use prevention puppet shows to Grade 2 students. The student team consists of three puppeteers and three directors.

PRE-/POST-SURVEYS

There is a 10-question pre-/post-survey for students in Grades 4 and 5 and a 4-question pre-/post-survey for students in Grade 2.

QUOTES FROM STUDENTS

"I learned that tobacco is a drug, too."

"Thank you for teaching me how to say no and still keep my friends."

QUOTES FROM TEACHERS

"My students all talked about it. Lessons were varied, pertinent, and grade-level appropriate. Presenters were very well trained and prepared. They were relaxed with the students."

"I feel this was an important program. I don't easily give up instruction time, but I would again for CHAMPS!"

"Children seem to be excited about this program. They use the language and concepts throughout the week. When discussing 'serious' problems, that would have been brought to my attention, students revisited many concepts covered in PEP•CHAMPS."

"I hope this continues. We need this program."

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