G.U.M. Squad

G.U.M Squad Program

The Growing Up Mindfully (G.U.M) Squad Program helps kids manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and make positive choices.

Rooted in the G.U.M Code — a collection of 8 virtues like patience, kindness and self-control — kids engage in games, lessons, songs and challenges that encourage them to grow up mindfully and intentionally.

In this program, each week builds on the last and kids work collaboratively and individually toward Squad Goals to earn tokens, badges and unlock power-ups!

Bring G.U.M Squad To Your School

In-School Club

G.U.M. Squad In-School Club

The G.U.M Squad In-School Club is a small group program that meets during the school day for 55 minutes. Each session focuses on one of the nine G.U.M Code virtues (Love, Happiness, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Integrity, Loyalty, Self-Control). Students explore mindfulness and emotional regulation through fun and engaging activities like games, reflection circles, breathing exercises, creative expression, and role-play. This format is ideal for students who benefit from extra support in managing emotions, building relationships, and making positive choices.

-Before School Club
-Morning Meeting Club

After School Program

G.U.M Squad After School Program

The After School edition of the G.U.M Squad offers a high-energy, hands-on experience packed into one hour sessions. Kids learn emotional regulation and mindfulness skills through music, movement, storytelling, games, and crafts—all while connecting with peers in a safe and encouraging environment. This program reinforces the G.U.M Code and empowers students to become emotionally intelligent leaders in and out of school.

Summer Enrichment

G.U.M Squad Summer Enrichment Program

The G.U.M Squad Summer Enrichment experience brings all the fun and growth of the school-year programs into a summer camp format! Students engage with the same 8 G.U.M Code virtues through immersive activities, themed days, outdoor games, mindfulness stations, reflection time, and creative projects. It’s the perfect blend of fun and life skills that helps kids thrive over the summer and carry those skills into the school year.

FREE Classroom Videos & Printables

Lessons, brain breaks, meditations, posters, worksheets and more are available to the G.U.M Squad Community. Both Free and paid options. Watch G.U.M on YouTube

G.U.M Squad Assembly

Growing Up Mindfully (G.U.M) Squad Assembly is an interactive experience full of music, mindful movement, games, and stories. Ms. Baker brings the G.U.M Code to life — eight character-building virtues that help kids manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and make positive choices.

Assemblies are grade-specific and are based on the full G.U.M Squad Program, making the assembly a perfect launchpad or companion to a deeper schoolwide SEL effort.

Students will learn to:

✅ Pause. Breathe. Choose. When emotions get big
✅ Feel it. Name it. Tame it. Recognize, name and cope with what they’re feeling
✅ Use calming tools and coping skills
✅ Choose mindful responses over impulsive reactions
✅ Ways to show empathy, gratitude, and kindness

Feel it. Name it. Tame it.
During G.U.M Squad Assemblies, kids learn to recognize what they’re feeling, put words to their emotions, and practice tools to help them manage those big feelings in healthy and mindful ways.
G.U.M Squad Assemblies are a mindful spark that keeps glowing long after the day is done.
G.U.M. Code Virtues
Love, Happiness, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Integrity, Loyalty, and Self-Control.
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These 8 G.U.M Code Virtues are the heart of the G.U.M Squad Program and play an integral part in assemblies.
These guiding "power-ups" help kids to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and make positive choices.
Games, Songs & Activities
Choose from many games, challenges, songs and activities to craft your own unique G.U.M Squad Assembly to compliment your unique group of kids.
Kids will leave empowered to:
- Feel it. Name it. Tame it.
- Pause. Breathe. Choose.
- Show gratitude and kindness

Customize Your Assembly

G.U.M Squad Assemblies can be tweaked to complement your existing PBIS, SEL, social skills or character building initiatives. It is designed to meet your school right where you are—whether that’s in a cozy classroom, a spacious auditorium, or a multipurpose room.

Perfect For: Wellness Week, SEL Celebrations, Boosting emotional culture in your school!