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WELCOME TO JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING. AGENDA. Working with Juniors National Program Portfolio Product Sales/Financial Literacy Leader Resources. WORKING WITH JUNIORS. “Girl Scouting can be the magic thread which links the youth of the world together.” - Juliette Gordon Low.
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AGENDA • Working with Juniors • National Program Portfolio • Product Sales/Financial Literacy • Leader Resources
WORKING WITH JUNIORS “Girl Scouting can be the magic thread which links the youth of the world together.” - Juliette Gordon Low
WORKING WITH JUNIORS Team Agreement/Decision-making Talking Stick Quiet Sign
WORKING WITH JUNIORS BUILDING OUR TEAM
WORKING WITH JUNIORSTROOP GOVERNMENT • Patrol System • Town Meeting • Executive Board
WORKING WITH JUNIORSPatrol System Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader
WORKING WITH JUNIORSTOWN MEETING Meeting Moderators
WORKING WITH JUNIORSExecutive Board Secretary President Vice President Treasurer
WORKING WITH JUNIORS People First Language Rephrase these statements: • The veggie in my troop… • The disabled girl in my troop… • The peanut allergy in my troop… • The ADD kid in my troop…
WORKING WITH JUNIORSMeet my daughter How can I challenge her? How can I accommodate her?
WORKING WITH JUNIORSWhat do I do now? • Exuberant and curious • Wants to voice her ideas • Sensitive to the opinions of others • May not be mindful of safety • High energy level • Becoming more independent
Girl Scout Leadership Experience FOCUS OF GIRL SCOUT ACTIVITIES Discover Connect Take Action LONG—TERM OUTCOME OUR MISSION Girls lead with courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. 15 SHORT-TERM AND INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES Girls gain specific knowledge skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values in Girl Scouting. GIRL SCOUT PROCESSES Girl Led Learning by Doing Cooperative Learning
Girl Scout Leadership Experience 15 GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE OUTCOMES Girls develop a strong sense of self Girls develop positive values Girls gain practical life skills Girls seek challenges in the world Girls develop critical thinking DISCOVER Girls develop healthy relationships Girls promote cooperation and team building Girls can resolve conflicts Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally CONNECT Girls can identify community needs Girls are resourceful problem solvers Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally\and globally Girls educate and inspire others to act Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world TAKE ACTION LEADERSHIP
Every journey • Teambuilding • Be Inspired • Learn and Discover • Vision • Choose a Project • Plan a Project • Do a Project • Reflect • Celebrate
ANATOMY OF A JOURNEY SESSION • At a Glance • Ceremonies • What to say • Activities and instructions • Healthy Snacks • Coaching to create a quality experience • Take it outside • Tying activities to impact and Take Action • Memory Keepers
Jump To Journeys • Jump to Journeys is apatch program that lets the girls get a taste of each journey in their grade level. • Download Jump to Journeys patch requirements and taster activities www.girlscoutsnorcal.org
Journey Snapshots • A summary of all the journeys to help girls make a choice • Download from our website Leader Resources www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org
Go on a Junior journey Build your Girl Scout Junior team Explore your community Choose your project Make a plan Put your plan in motion Spread the word For complete information go to the Junior Girls’ Guide to Girl Scouting starting on page 2 of the handbook section BRONZE AWARD
WHAT DO JUNIORS DO? • Take journeys and earn leadership awards • Take awesome side trips • Go camping and hiking • Earn badges • Participate in product sales • Learn to lead their troop • Have fun
REVIEW • Working with Juniors • National Program Portfolio • Product Sales/Financial Literacy • Leader Resources
RESOURCES AND HELP Learning Facilitators: Juliette Low jlow@heaven.com Olave Baden Powell Ladygg@pearlygates.net Your Service Unit Volunteers www.girlscoutsnorcal.org