"From Girls to PEARLS"
A BRIEF HISTORY
The first youth clubs were formed in the 1950’s for all youth involved with the sorority, as Zetalites, Archonettes, or Amicettes. However, participation in club activities quickly increased to the point that the club was divided into two age groups. The high school girls kept the name of the Archonette Club, which accepts members who are in high school (ages 14-18). The younger girls became the Amicette Club (ages 9-13), and in the 1970’s the Pearlette Club (ages 4-8) was organized.
The mission of the Youth Clubs of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is to provide a carefully designed program of activities that will enhance youth club members through mind, body, and spirit as they work within their various communities to help others.
PEARLETTES
The purpose of our Pearlette Program is to help young ladies (ages 4-8) grow culturally, socially, and educationally.
These young ladies participate in various activities that serve their communities as well as strengthen their sense of self-worth and bonds with one another.
The Pearlette Program provides activities that provide opportunities:
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To share ideas
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To feel good about themselves
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To learn the importance of responsibility
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To learn communication skills
AMICETTES
The purpose of our Amicette Program is to help young ladies (ages 9-13) grow culturally, socially, and educationally.
These young ladies participate in various activities that serve their communities as well as strengthen their sense of self-worth and bonds with one another. The Amicette Program provides activities that provide opportunities:
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To encourage each member to believe in herself
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To develop new interests
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To develop an awareness of the need to share responsibilities and to understand each other in order to achieve a common goal.
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To enhance goal setting, leadership, and communication skills
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To develop a unique personality
