WORKSHOPS

"Baby-Think-It-Over"

Additional
Contemporary
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The following workshops are available (at no charge*) to Girl Scout troops within the Moccasin Bend Council's jurisdiction and to schools, churches, civic groups, youth serving agencies, and other youth clubs for boys and girls in grades five through twelve in the following Tennessee counties thanks to a grant from the State of Tennessee (Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Marion, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie, and Van Buren).

*Must provide a new unopened package of AA batteries per baby (Course 502A/B)

"It's My Decision"
This program has received the following prestigous awards:
Girl Scouts of the USA "Quality Recognition Award (one of twelve councils in the Nation selected).Mutual of America "Comunity Partnership Award" (one of ten organizations in the Nation selected).This program is designed for girls to learn about making good decisions. Professionals specially trained in adolescent behavior lead discussions on the following course topics.


Course #500
Money Matters:Students prepare a one-year child care budget to learn budgeting skills and financial responsibilities.

Course #501
Baby Think It Over Handbook: Instructions of operations and care for Infant Simulator; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is discussed; and Infant Care Seat Safety Tips are demonstrated. Students complete a written assignment prior to checking out Infant Simulator.

Course #502A (Prerequisite: Courses #500 and #501)
Infant Simulator Hands-On Training: Students check out Infant Simulator for a 48-hour "Parenting" period. A diary is used to record experiences. (Allow 10 minutes per baby for checkout.)

Course #502B (Prerequisite: Course #502A)
Infant Simulator Check-In: Infant Simulators are returned and computer readings are recorded for grading purposes. (Allow 5 minutes per baby for checkin.)

Additional Contemporary Issues Workshops
(allow 45 minutes each):
Course #503
Communication/Listening Skills: Conflict resolution, learning to say “NO” and sticking to it; communication builders and trust games.

Course #504
Self-Esteem Builders: How we see ourselves and how others see us; activities to build self-esteem and self respect.


Course #510
Career Exploration/Planning: Where, when and how to decide on a career path; what direction to take, and how to get their successfully.

Course #511
Job Readiness Skills: Resume writing and interview skills.


For information, contact:

Girl Scouts of Moccasin Bend Council

423-877-2688
800-446-2472

e-mail
Nita Sexton