May 2005 Volume 31 Issue 5  

Teen Advisor Summer Leadership Day
Saturday, July 23, 2005

We’ve combined some of the most informative trainings for the Teen Advisor all in one place. Don’t miss out! Take advantage of this special summer training day just for Teen Advisors.

Time: Check in begins at 8 a.m. First class begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 for the day of training
Event code: 10-12-01-6240; Use Training Registration Form
Place: Girl Scout Center, 3110 Southwest Freeway
Bring: Lunch, training record booklet. Soft drink and snack machine are available (60 cents)
Deadline: Tuesday, July 2

 

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Teen Advisor

Learn what your role is as an advisor to 11- to 17-year-olds. Gain insight into how girls this age think, what they like to do, how to help them set and reach goals, and when to step back so girls can develop leadership skills. Discover ways to become teen savvy, how to talk to girls about the 3T’s (Touchy Teen Topics), and maintain confidentiality with troop/group members, plus much more. Fulfills the requirement for Cadette, Senior, and STUDIO 2B advisors.
Prerequisite: Basic Leadership Training
Bring: STUDIO 2B Guide for Advisors, Safety-wise
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9 a.m.-noon
Power of Choice

Cadette and Senior girls face a spectrum of challenges in their personal lives. Peer pressure, sexual harassment, verbal or physical abuse, and body image are some of the negative forces affecting girls’ lives.Learn how to present specific activities

that can help girls develop coping skills for these challenges. Each leader will receive a resource packet containing information and activities for the troop setting.
Fee: $5 additional charge
Event code: 10-12-01-6240
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1-2:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk: Communicating with Teens

This course is designed to teach supportive, friendly, and effective methods of communicating with your teenager. Gain a better understanding of them, how to cope with them, and some ways to direct their turbulent lives to make for a more harmonious home.
#5582

Monitor the Monitor: Internet Safety
Computers and the internet . . . what a wonderful learning opportunity for your girls. But there are also dangers lurking

behind that computer screen. Find out what you and your kids need to know about staying safe while surfing the net.
#5583

2:45-4:15 p.m.
Ceremonies for Teens

Ceremonies play an important part of Girl Scouting. Cadettes and Senior girls understand and appreciate the meaning of ceremonies. This workshop includes ideas for ceremonies specifically designed with the 12- to 17-year-old girl in mind.
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What Do You Really Want?
How to help teens set and achieve goals! Goals are the difference between wishful thinking and making things happen. This training is designed to give advisors a step by step approach to helping girls discover their interests, determine if they are dreaming “big enough,” set short- and long-range goals, develop a plan of action and finally reach their goals.
#5585

 

Hit the trail to ETC
Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2

Lasso your friends and mosey on down to
Camp Agnes Arnold for a rip-romping
adventure at ETC (EveryThing Covered).
Be on the look for your trail guide
in the June/July issue.

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