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

WORKING WITH JUNIORSTeam Agreement/Decision-making

Quiet Sign

Talking Stick

WORKING WITH JUNIORSBUILDING OUR TEAM

WORKING WITH JUNIORSTROOP GOVERNMENT

• Patrol System• Town Meeting• Executive Board

WORKING WITH JUNIORSPatrol System

Patrol Leader

Patrol LeaderPatrol

Leader

WORKING WITH JUNIORSTOWN MEETING

Meeting Moderators

WORKING WITH JUNIORSExecutive Board

President Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

WORKING WITH JUNIORSPeople First Language

Rephrase these statements:1. The veggie in my troop…2. The disabled girl in my troop…3. The peanut allergy in my troop…4. 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

FOCUS OFGIRL SCOUTACTIVITIES

DiscoverConnect

Take Action

GIRL SCOUTPROCESSES

Girl LedLearning by

DoingCooperative

Learning

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 Leadership Experience

DISCOVER

CONNECT

LEADERSHIP

15 GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE OUTCOMES

Girls develop a strong sense of selfGirls develop positive valuesGirls gain practical life skillsGirls seek challenges in the worldGirls develop critical thinking

Girls develop healthy relationshipsGirls promote cooperation and team buildingGirls can resolve conflictsGirls advance diversity in a multicultural worldGirls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally

TAKE ACTION

Girls can identify community needsGirls are resourceful problem solversGirls advocate for themselves and others, locally\and globally Girls educate and inspire others to actGirls feel empowered to make a difference in the world

Girl Scout Leadership Experience

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 a

patch 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

BRONZE AWARD1.Go on a Junior journey2.Build your Girl Scout Junior

team3.Explore your community4.Choose your project5.Make a plan6.Put your plan in motion7.Spread the wordFor complete information go to

the Junior Girls’ Guide to Girl Scouting starting on page 2 of the handbook section

PRODUCT SALES AND FINANCIAL LITERACY

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

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

REVIEW• Working with Juniors• National Program Portfolio• Product Sales/Financial

Literacy• Leader Resources

WRAP IT UP

RESOURCES AND HELPLearning Facilitators:Juliette Lowjlow@heaven.comOlave Baden PowellLadygg@pearlygates.netYour Service Unit Volunteers

www.girlscoutsnorcal.org