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THE ADVENTURER FAMILY NETWORK
Sharon Wallace-WilsonMSN/Ed, RN
Adventurer Zone C Administrator
Adventurer Manual
At the end of this session, the attendee will: Define the term family network Discuss the composition of the plan Relate the need for a family network to your club Recognize the advantages of the family network Express understanding of the presented information Plan to start a family network for your adventurer
club
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Objectives
Definition Introducing the Idea Rewards for parents Planning a meeting Sample program
Possible topics Themes
Subtopics Advantages of The Family Network
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Outline
Philosophy of the Adventurer Club Two objectives of the club:
Improve their understanding of what makes families strong
Develop parental support for the training of children
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INTRODUCTION
The Adventurer Club exists for the purpose of supporting parents in the task of raisingchildren for Jesus Christ.
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BACKGROUND - PURPOSE
The world of the Adventurer-age child is centered around the family.
In order to change children's lives for God, the cooperation of the parents and family must be enlisted, wherever possible
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Reminders
Two or more people who share goals and values
Have long-term commitments to one another
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Families : Definition
The Adventurer Family Network is:A regular eventAn opportunityParent-basedWorthwhileSimple to start
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Family Network
Improved CommunicationFamily Atmosphere Increased Commitment Improved Participation Improve Social Skills and HabitsSpread of Information
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Advantages of Family Network
Learn about the AFN Have a talk with Adventurer staff and
parents Talk with your local Pastor Review the suggested topics in year
#1 Determine when you want to start
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Steps for Organizing an AFN
Distribute attractive flyers to all parents
Solicit parents inputMake a schedule of planned
meetingsPlan first meetingAdvertise the meetings
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Steps to organize an AFN cont’d
Obligation
Time of meeting
Childcare
Personal invitation
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Attracting Parents to AFN
Attractive advertisement
Solicit help of the church to advertise
Attractive plans
Media advertisementAdventurer Manual
Attracting Parents to AFN cont’d
Award Pin
Adventurer Class Pins
Awarded at investitureAdventurer Manual
Network Reward
Attendance at Network MeetingsSupporting the Adventurer Club
leadershipParticipation in Adventurer Club
functionsChild participation and investiture
in Adventurer Club Class
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Award Criteria
Keep the goal in mindPositive reinforcement for parentsCommunicate not lectureHave a main event, remember the interestsUse projector, Power Points to aid
presentationDemonstration of key pointsSupport group anyone?Plan follow-up activitiesJoint venture with Family life and Youth
ministriesEmphasize prayer
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Planning an AFN Meeting
Four Year Cycle ThemesFamily RelationshipAnchoring in ChristThe Developing ChildGrowing Through Challenges
Sub Topics are seminar titles
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Curriculum
Year 1: Family RelationshipsPositive ParentingFamily Fun ActivitiesTime Management: Finding
time for what is importantRespect is for Everyone
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Family Network Curriculum
“REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS WHICH MUST BE RESPECTED” AH 306
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Respect
Year 1: Anchoring in Christ Leading Your Child to ChristRaising Kids Who Really CareTeaching Kids About PrayerMaking Christian Standards
Make Sense
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Family Network Curriculum
Year 1: The Developing ChildPhysical Development:
Growing Healthy KidsHow Children Differ:
Temperament and PersonalityTeaching Kids About SexualitySetting Realistic Expectations
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Family Network Curriculum
Year 1: Growing Through ChallengesDiscipline as Discipling: Sharing
The Victorious Christian LifeSingle ParentingSafety Issues in Today’s WorldPeer Pressure
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Family Network Curriculum cont’d
Family RelationshipsHow Your Family of Origin Can
Affect Your Family TodayEnhancing Sibling RelationshipsGrowing a Support NetworkStrengthening Family
CommunicationAdventurer Manual
Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Anchoring Children in ChristExploring Nature: God’s Second
BookHelping Kids Deal With PrejudiceTeaching Kids How to Use the BiblePositive Sabbath Keeping
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
The Developing ChildSocial Development: Helping
Your Child Be a FriendBuilding Self-EsteemTeaching Kids About MoneyPlay is for Real: Encouraging
Healthy Play
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Growing Through ChallengesConstructive Discipline:
Encouraging Positive BehaviorHow to Thrive as a Non-
Traditional FamilyRaising Drug-Proof KidsCreative Conflict Resolution
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Family RelationshipsStyles of parentingLatchkey Kids and Other Child-
care IssuesKeeping Marriage FreshFamily Meetings
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
Anchoring Children in ChristDirecting Your Child’s Spiritual
GrowthFostering a Mission SpiritCreative Family WorshipsOccult, New Age and Kids
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
The Developing ChildEmotional Development: Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Health
Developing Talents and GiftsTeaching About Work and Responsibility
Preparing Kids for Adulthood in the 21st CenturyAdventurer Manual
Family Network Curriculum YR 3
Growing Through Challenges Dealing Positively With Negative Behavior
Nurturing the Special Needs Child What You Need to Know About Child Abuse
Stress and the FamilyAdventurer Manual
Family Network Curriculum YR 3
Family RelationshipsFamily Bonding: Growing Warm
RelationshipsChanging Family RolesTaking Care of YouEncouraging Statements:
Words that Make a Difference
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Anchoring in ChristPassing on Christian ValuesTeaching Christian CourtesyGrowing a Spiritual Life: Involving Kids in Private Devotions
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
The Developing ChildTeaching Kids to be Faithful Stewards
Intellectual Development: Learning in and Beyond School
Nurturing CreativitySteps to IndependenceToys and Things for KidsAdventurer Manual
Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Growing Through ChallengesAnger Management for Parents
and KidsDealing with GriefGuiding Entertainment ChoicesFamily Finance
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Topic: Teaching Kids About Sexuality Program Outcome: Parents will feel
more comfortable about when and how to talk to their child about sex
Prayer Activities : Watch Video/Game Snack Discussion Closing with Prayer
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Sample Program
Flowers, Ron & Karen., Empowering Families to Growth and Change, Advent Source, #351252
White, Ellen, G., Adventist Home White, Ellen G., Mind, Character and Personality Kuzma, Kay., Helping Kids Deal with Death White, Ellen, G., Child Guidance North American Division of Seventh-day
Adventist, Adventurer Manual, Chapter 7, pp157-242
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Recommended Readings
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ARE YOU READY TO START AN ADVENTURER
FAMILY NETWORK IN YOUR CHURCH?
YES! I AMAdventurer Manual
CHALLENGE