Each student receives a T-shirt and memento. Lions volunteer many hours for reading to classes, while some have undertaken a more critical role to act as role models and mentors for children through the mentor program. Lions present American flags and communicate their love of our country to students in Lions Flag Day ceremonies in February. Teachers are trained in the Lions Quest methods of teaching self-esteem assist children to avoid the temptations of drug and alcohol abuse. In the last five years, Reno Host Lions have sponsored the training of more than seventy Washoe County teachers in the Quest program.
Lions teach lesson programs emphasizing business and the American free enterprise system.
A highlight is preparation for job interviews and techniques for seeking employment. As a part of the program originated by Lions Multiple District 4, the Club sponsors an annual contest for high school speakers, who address a topic of interest to the community. Entrants receive cash awards, and the winner advances to the next of five levels of competition. Named for the late Nevada artist and former Reno Host Lion, the Reno Host Lions Endowed Lyle Ball Scholarship provides an annual stipend for commercial art students at Truckee Meadows Community College.