It was a FUN PA Training Session on Saturday! We only had 16 girls (one whole group of 7 from a troop didn't show, darn!) and while they were mighty quiet when they entered, they were engaged and energetic as the day progressed.
One of the activities we ask the girls to do, is to work with a table group of 4, and draw a Junior, Daisy or Brownie Girl Scout. Then, write some words to describe who she is. I took a picture of one of this Junior girl because Chloe, Hannah, Kately and Hailey did such a GREAT job! Each team shared "their girl" with the group, and we had good discussion about the characteristics of each level of girls. Our PA girls know that these are the girls they will be leading in the their Day Camps, and the PA skills they learn will help them lead.
There's a real focus on leadership in this training, which is great for the girls. Many have not heard the GSLE mantra of Discover, Connect and Take Action on a regular basis, and we were able to weave that thread throughout the day. We also put an emphasis on the the three processes: girl led, learn by doing and cooperative learning. I think the girls heard the message, but we'll keep telling them in Session II as well.
These girls make me proud! I truly hope they will take these new skills and use them not only for Day Camp but for their Leadership in Action (LIA) and life experiences as well.
Fun drawing! Looks like the girls had fun!!
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