Camp Seahorse 2016
Girls in 4th and 5th grade are invited to attend Camp Seahorse. The girls will learn about their strengths, then learn and practice strategies to deal with bullying and mean girls.
The goal of these 4 afternoons is for the girls will develop a healthy self concept and a set of interpersonal skills to use in everydy life. During the time between meetings, the girls will have a chance to practice what they have learned, see what works for them and then come back to share with the others what they have discovered.
Camp Details
We will engage in fun activities, games, and discussions. We will view various forms of media to help participants understand that girls as they are portrayed on TV, in magazines and in movies are not always realistic. They will develop personal affirmations and bracelets will be made as reminders of these. Each girl will be given a journal in which they can write, draw, etc. between meetings. These can be, do not have to be, shared during the Seahorse Huddle.
My plan is to make the time at Camp Seahorse comfortable for the girls. There will be opportunities to share experiences and ideas and to brainstorm with each other. The girls will not be forced to share if they are uncomfortable with an issue being discussed. They will learn that they are not alone in their feelings and concerns.
Having worked in middle school and elementary school, I have seen how hard it is for some girls to deal with some of the things that other girls do and say. My hope for this camp experience is that the girls will gain the knowlege and confidence that they have
- learned and practiced a set of skills that will help them deal with "Mean Girls", and even with "friends".
- developed a network of girls that they can reach out to in times of need.
- the strength and the know-how to handle themselves under pressure from others.
I will consider providing Transportation to camp from Clemmons area schools if necessary.
