To view series ISBN# click here Grades 5 – 8: 10 DVD volumes for $539.95 with Facilitator’s Guide Individual episode volumes available for $59.00 EXTREME CHOICES EXTREME ISSUES EXTREME SPORTS With the extraordinary Lake Tahoe, California as the backdrop, and in the setting of some of the most picturesque locations across the “Sunshine State”, these two Ultimate Choice programs follow 2 groups of eight teenagers through carefully orchestrated extreme adventures. Every episode presents a heart stopping extreme adventure along with an opportunity to discuss that experience and its application to major real life issues. These experiences then help each cast member develop his or her own individual conviction about each of the moral issues. Each storyline dives head first into today’s youth culture – highlighting topics right out of the lives of young people everywhere. Program Features: What would you think of a program that could promote a positive change in your students. How about a program that emphasized teamwork, communication and understanding, discipline, goal setting and commitments, setting boundaries and refusal skills, and helped build self-confidence, Ultimate Choice is a Character Education based program that focuses on all of these areas and more. The Ultimate Choice program includes: 10 Individual DVD episodes Program dialogue notes to be used for follow-up discussion Powerful “Bottom Line” and “Ultimate Choice” messages with each episode Additional activities that further support the highlighted topics Standards alignment information Character Education information Teacher/facilitator reference resource section This curriculum represents one of the best and most effective teaching tools for young people today using the most effective teaching methods that they say have affected their lives. Young people like to see their peers involved during the event activities and can relate to the discussion topics while appreciating the personal talks especially from those cast members brave enough to admit their mistakes and change the direction in their lives. LAKE TAHOE SERIES EPISODE TITLES: EPISODE # 1 – Adventure: CLIFF JUMPING Discussion Topic – Peer Pressure EPISODE # 2 – Adventure: ULTIMATE OBSTACLE COURSES Discussion Topic – Facing Life’s Obstacles EPISODE # 3 – Adventure: FLYING TRAPEZE Discussion Topic – Trust EPISODES # 4 & # 5 – Adventure: ROPES COURSE Parts 1 & 2 Discussion Topics – Friendship, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution EPISODE # 6 – Adventure: EXTREME PAINTBALL Discussion Topic – Violence in Our Culture Running time: average length – 18:00 minutes FLORIDA SERIES EPISODE TITLES: EPISODE # 1 – Adventure: SKYCOASTER Discussion Topic – If You Believe It, You Can Achieve It EPISODE # 2 – Adventure: SURFING COMPETITION Discussion Topic – Body Image EPISODE # 3 – Adventure: BOAT RELAY Discussion Topic – Teamwork & the Influence of Friends EPISODE # 4 – Adventure: CONFIDENCE COURSE Discussion Topic – Authority EPISODE # 5 – Adventure: WATER CHALLENGE Discussion Topic: Facing Our Fears Running time: average length – 19:00 minutes Fundraising Opportunities Testimonials “The Ultimate Choice program was directed specifically towards me, telling me to change my ways in order to achieve my goals in the future.” (Jessica, age 14) “There is so much stuff going on in school like drugs, sex, and being accepted. I want to say thank you for ULTIMATE CHOICE because you all have taught me that doing things just because everyone else does it is not always the right choice because it can affect your life forever. I saw the program and it made me think about why am I living up to other people's standards to be accepted. I need to make my own choices and do what I think is right and that will help me in life to accomplish my goals.” (Miranda, 17-year old) “I think this show is AWESOME! I can really relate to these kids on a personal level because they are MY age and they deal with the same things I deal with on a day to day basis. I would love to see more of this in the future." (Logan, 10th grade) "I really like the show … the way you relate the ultimate and "extreme" stuff to real stuff in life is awesome. It is so reassuring and cool to see teens just like me … speaking out for what they believe in. It keeps others interested and on the right path.” (Claire, 11th grade) “The program is great. It's very interesting and informative at the same time. I love that the characters are themselves and are very down to earth. They are all truly an inspiration to me and I can relate to almost everything they say. I think it's just right for all teenagers.” (Denile, 12th grade) “The teens really talk about what every teenager is thinking. I thought it was great how each person in the program spoke about their fears. Because now other teens know that they aren't the only ones going through these things. With programs like this it makes it easier for us to deal with our lives." (Erica, 16) “It's really inspiring to see kids my age doing the right thing for a change”. (Jamie) I have been doing cognitive programming in the Juvenile hall for the past few years. We now have a program that includes anger management, and a life recovery class (drugs, sex, gangs etc.) The ultimate choice video series has been such a blessing for me to be able to get exciting material without having to do the presentation by myself. We usually watch a video 2 to 3 times in the work week. I watch the video with the kids and take notes. At the end we have a short lecture on the video and an interactive talk about they learned from the video. I can honestly tell you the UC video is the kids’ favorite group and they are always excited to watch them. The kids get an index card and keep it in their rooms. When they complete a group, I collect them and initial them. After 10 groups we have a graduation were I talk about them and what I have noticed about their progress. They get a certificate commending them on their completion of at least 10 cognitive programming sessions. I have had many minors shake my hand at the end of their stay and thank me for the time and the materials to give them skills for living and listening to their problems. This video series should have a large marketing place in the California Juvenile system, California is pushing more programming, and the video series does all the work. The atmosphere in the unit I work in has changed dramatically in the few months I have been using the video series. The overall safety and security in the unit has benefited because of the skills I am able to present to the minors after the videos. I was chosen as Probation Officer of the Year for Central California and am competing against 2 others for Probation Officer of the Year for the State of California. I don’t care about the award, it just shows you that your material is being noticed and my career has benefited from its use. Thanks again, Ben Wheeler Buy Now