Torch Club and Keystone Club help members experience a sense of belonging and feel hopeful for the future. Members work together in small groups on community service project. Club staff meet the special needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.

Torch Club Members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas:

• Service to Club and Community
• Education
• Health and fitness
• And social recreation

Torch Club is sponsored by the TRIO Foundation of St. Louis. The Character and Leadership program teaches members how to be active in their community. Young people meet with other local leaders and ways they can make a difference.