The ideas behind Lions Quest date back to 1975, when a teenager named Rick Little set out on a “quest” to help other young people develop the skills and strength of character needed to succeed as adults. Rick conducted a survey of over 2,000 high school students to determine the issues that concerned them most and consulted experienced teachers who suggested including a teacher workshop which would serve as a classroom model. The program was so successful at the high school level that soon middle and elementary schools were asking for age appropriate positive youth development programs. Little eventually founded and served as chief executive officer of the International Youth Foundation.
