MEdia Journey Session ME-14 April 28, May 5, May 19, June 9 2019
DAY 1 - April 28 Lots of Info - Please scroll down and read it all
Our Journey will be held 4 Sundays -April 28, May 5, May 19, June 9, 2019 from 1PM - 4 PM I look forward to meeting you and the girls !!!
The directions to the sessions & lists of girls eligible for express check in can be found in the email send to you or your leaders. Email me if you don't have it. See envelope email icon above (web view) below (mobile view)
Paperwork and check in
If you already mailed in your Health history, permission slip & photo release, thanks! At the first session, you can go to EXPRESS CHECK IN to pick up your patches & books.
If you are bringing your forms - Health History, Permission slip & photo release on the first day, please read the following troop check in procedure.
Troop CHECK IN PROCEDURES
I bring in one troop at a time to check in. To make the process faster, please wait outside until your entire troop arrives. Put the girl’s papers in alphabetical order by the girl’s first name, I will call you in when I am ready for your troop. Don’t staple the three forms together.
Download required paperwork Please make sure that you make sure that you can open them before the first day, so that you can contact me early if there is a problem. (Please don't call me at midnight the night before the journey with paperwork questions ---and yes that has happened!)
The password to the password protected REQUIRED PAPERWORK page was emailed to you or your leader. If you don't have the password, please check your email, contact your leader or contact me http://www.workshops4girls.com/required-paperwork.html
REQUIRED PAPERWORK To the first session please bring:
Adult Ratios Three registered & background screened adults are needed to stay to meet GS safety ratios. So far I have ZERO volunteers. Please send me the names of leaders or parents who are planning to stay (& which days they are available) to meet safety ratios.
If I end up with too many, I will set up a schedule. I also like to make a list of adults available as backup in case our RA’s have an unanticipated conflict. Note: troop with more than 6 girls are required to leave at least one adult each day.
Checklist of items to bring
Session # 1
1) 1 to 2 Magazines that can be cut up. Please preview the magazines for content. Many magazines contain articles that aren't age appropriate. Please don't bring stacks of magazines. I end up having to haul them all home to recycle.
All sessions
2) Journey book (If you purchased one from the instructor, it will be provided to you the first session)
3) Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT
4) A small backpack or bag with name on it to store your book, water bottle etc. when they are not in use.
5) Any activities you were asked to complete, if applicable (sessions 2, 3 & 4)
WHAT TO WEAR - As with all scout events, closed toed shoes are required. The girls can wear their sash or vest if they would like to. Uniform not required.
SNACKS We will be providing a light snack, fruit ,cheese& crackers, please make sure the girls eat lunch before the workshop.
WE HAVE LIFE THREATENING CONTACT NUT ALLERGIES IN THIS SESSION. For the safety of all the girls, please do not send outside snack, except fruit.
PICKUP - DROP OFF Please arrive & pickup on time.
Please escort your troop or daughter into the building each session. You may need to stay until adult child/ratios are met. Pick them up by coming to the patio area. For their safety, we will not release girls to walk out to a car unless we can see the parent/leader. Do not ask them to wait for you in front of the building. After the session we will be cleaning up and can’t supervise the girls if they are out front.
FINAL SESSION SAVE THE DATE – At our last session, June 9, a troop leader or RA (or parent, if troop leader is not attending sessions) from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to meet with the girls to hear their journey Take Action Project completion plan. I want to be sure that that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girl’s responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions. Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of this site. It can be helpful to read them before you arrive, I will also be giving them to you that day as handouts.
Click here for Journey Take Action Project & Award info
- Monitor, Influence, Cultivate awards
ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
If you have scheduling issues or personal concerns that you need to discuss with me, please email or text me prior to our session or ask me at 4PM as I clean up.
Our Journey will be held 4 Sundays -April 28, May 5, May 19, June 9, 2019 from 1PM - 4 PM I look forward to meeting you and the girls !!!
The directions to the sessions & lists of girls eligible for express check in can be found in the email send to you or your leaders. Email me if you don't have it. See envelope email icon above (web view) below (mobile view)
Paperwork and check in
If you already mailed in your Health history, permission slip & photo release, thanks! At the first session, you can go to EXPRESS CHECK IN to pick up your patches & books.
If you are bringing your forms - Health History, Permission slip & photo release on the first day, please read the following troop check in procedure.
Troop CHECK IN PROCEDURES
I bring in one troop at a time to check in. To make the process faster, please wait outside until your entire troop arrives. Put the girl’s papers in alphabetical order by the girl’s first name, I will call you in when I am ready for your troop. Don’t staple the three forms together.
Download required paperwork Please make sure that you make sure that you can open them before the first day, so that you can contact me early if there is a problem. (Please don't call me at midnight the night before the journey with paperwork questions ---and yes that has happened!)
The password to the password protected REQUIRED PAPERWORK page was emailed to you or your leader. If you don't have the password, please check your email, contact your leader or contact me http://www.workshops4girls.com/required-paperwork.html
REQUIRED PAPERWORK To the first session please bring:
- Completed Health History form (copies are OK) make sure to sign at the bottom.
- Permission slip for the Anaheim Program Center Make sure your daughter’s troop number and name are on the permission form & that it is signed.
- Photo Release form.
IMPORTANT It is required that each girl provide the listed Permission Slips and Health History form. If the appropriate paperwork is not turned in, the girl will not be permitted to stay.
Adult Ratios Three registered & background screened adults are needed to stay to meet GS safety ratios. So far I have ZERO volunteers. Please send me the names of leaders or parents who are planning to stay (& which days they are available) to meet safety ratios.
If I end up with too many, I will set up a schedule. I also like to make a list of adults available as backup in case our RA’s have an unanticipated conflict. Note: troop with more than 6 girls are required to leave at least one adult each day.
Checklist of items to bring
Session # 1
1) 1 to 2 Magazines that can be cut up. Please preview the magazines for content. Many magazines contain articles that aren't age appropriate. Please don't bring stacks of magazines. I end up having to haul them all home to recycle.
All sessions
2) Journey book (If you purchased one from the instructor, it will be provided to you the first session)
3) Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT
4) A small backpack or bag with name on it to store your book, water bottle etc. when they are not in use.
5) Any activities you were asked to complete, if applicable (sessions 2, 3 & 4)
WHAT TO WEAR - As with all scout events, closed toed shoes are required. The girls can wear their sash or vest if they would like to. Uniform not required.
SNACKS We will be providing a light snack, fruit ,cheese& crackers, please make sure the girls eat lunch before the workshop.
WE HAVE LIFE THREATENING CONTACT NUT ALLERGIES IN THIS SESSION. For the safety of all the girls, please do not send outside snack, except fruit.
PICKUP - DROP OFF Please arrive & pickup on time.
Please escort your troop or daughter into the building each session. You may need to stay until adult child/ratios are met. Pick them up by coming to the patio area. For their safety, we will not release girls to walk out to a car unless we can see the parent/leader. Do not ask them to wait for you in front of the building. After the session we will be cleaning up and can’t supervise the girls if they are out front.
FINAL SESSION SAVE THE DATE – At our last session, June 9, a troop leader or RA (or parent, if troop leader is not attending sessions) from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to meet with the girls to hear their journey Take Action Project completion plan. I want to be sure that that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girl’s responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions. Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of this site. It can be helpful to read them before you arrive, I will also be giving them to you that day as handouts.
Click here for Journey Take Action Project & Award info
- Monitor, Influence, Cultivate awards
ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
If you have scheduling issues or personal concerns that you need to discuss with me, please email or text me prior to our session or ask me at 4PM as I clean up.
Upcoming sessions. The following info is subject to change.
DAY 2 May-7 CHECKLIST FOR SESSION 2 May 7
1. Journey book
2. Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT
3. A small backpack or bag with name on it to store their stuff.
4. Finished activity page 27 of their book (described below)
5. One or two magazines that THEY read. We will not be cutting them up. They will take them home.
6. Camera – The girls will be using cameras to do some filming. (cell phone cameras are fine). They will be working in small groups, one camera per group, so if each girl doesn’t have one that is OK. The GIRLS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items.
“Day of Message Overload” activity on Page 27.
There is a full description in the book, but basically it consists of keeping track of all the media/ads you see in 24 hours (or time period of their choice), paying attention to the amount, where you see it, what is being sold, how it is being sold. Bring their findings to session 2. (It doesn’t have to be in writing). We will be asking questions and discussing what they observed..
Additional Activities to complete before session # 2.
1) Glance over pages 1 – 30 (We covered lots the first day )
2) Make special note of page 28 – “Getting Hooked”
3) Day of Message Overload activity on Page 27 See above
4) Read pages 42-46 about stereotypes Completing Page 46 “Stereotype Search” is optional.
REQUEST FOR HELP – first half hour – I would like to invite adults/family members to stay to be surveyed by the girls will be giving a survey about media issues between 1 – 1:30.
ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
If you have scheduling issues or personal concerns that you need to discuss with me, please email or text me prior to our session or ask me at 4PM as I clean up.
1. Journey book
2. Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT
3. A small backpack or bag with name on it to store their stuff.
4. Finished activity page 27 of their book (described below)
5. One or two magazines that THEY read. We will not be cutting them up. They will take them home.
6. Camera – The girls will be using cameras to do some filming. (cell phone cameras are fine). They will be working in small groups, one camera per group, so if each girl doesn’t have one that is OK. The GIRLS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items.
“Day of Message Overload” activity on Page 27.
There is a full description in the book, but basically it consists of keeping track of all the media/ads you see in 24 hours (or time period of their choice), paying attention to the amount, where you see it, what is being sold, how it is being sold. Bring their findings to session 2. (It doesn’t have to be in writing). We will be asking questions and discussing what they observed..
Additional Activities to complete before session # 2.
1) Glance over pages 1 – 30 (We covered lots the first day )
2) Make special note of page 28 – “Getting Hooked”
3) Day of Message Overload activity on Page 27 See above
4) Read pages 42-46 about stereotypes Completing Page 46 “Stereotype Search” is optional.
REQUEST FOR HELP – first half hour – I would like to invite adults/family members to stay to be surveyed by the girls will be giving a survey about media issues between 1 – 1:30.
ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
If you have scheduling issues or personal concerns that you need to discuss with me, please email or text me prior to our session or ask me at 4PM as I clean up.
Day 3 May 19 CHECKLIST FOR SESSION 3
1. Journey book
2. Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT.
3. A small backpack or bag with name on it to store their stuff.
4. The girls should read pages 72 – 80 Take Action Project Overview. Fill out page 76
The Take Action Project of the MEdia journey involves remaking some type of MEdia that the girl’s don’t like & remaking it to how they think it should be. After they create their Remake, they spread their message. These pages describe example projects as well as ways to choose a project & their audience.
What’s happening this session?
This session the girls will be making bracelets with the paper beads they made session # 1. The girls will choose the issue/topic for their MEdia Take Action Project. They will form their Take Action Project groups & begin the preliminary work on their plan.
FINAL SESSION SAVE THE DATE – At our last session June 11, a troop leader or parent,( if troop leader is not attending sessions) from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to meet with the girls to hear their journey Take Action Project completion plan and about going on to the Silver Award. In the case of one representative coming for a whole troop, I recommend that it is someone who works with the girls. I want to be sure that that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girl’s responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions. Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of this site. It can be helpful to read them before you arrive, I will also be giving them to you that day as handouts.
1. Journey book
2. Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT.
3. A small backpack or bag with name on it to store their stuff.
4. The girls should read pages 72 – 80 Take Action Project Overview. Fill out page 76
The Take Action Project of the MEdia journey involves remaking some type of MEdia that the girl’s don’t like & remaking it to how they think it should be. After they create their Remake, they spread their message. These pages describe example projects as well as ways to choose a project & their audience.
What’s happening this session?
This session the girls will be making bracelets with the paper beads they made session # 1. The girls will choose the issue/topic for their MEdia Take Action Project. They will form their Take Action Project groups & begin the preliminary work on their plan.
FINAL SESSION SAVE THE DATE – At our last session June 11, a troop leader or parent,( if troop leader is not attending sessions) from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to meet with the girls to hear their journey Take Action Project completion plan and about going on to the Silver Award. In the case of one representative coming for a whole troop, I recommend that it is someone who works with the girls. I want to be sure that that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girl’s responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions. Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of this site. It can be helpful to read them before you arrive, I will also be giving them to you that day as handouts.
Day 4 - Final Session - Sunday Jun-9 Girl Prep/Checklist for Sunday
Things the girls were asked to do before the final session
What are you doing for your Journey Take Action Project?
You can use these prompts or write your own!
Progress so far
At the third session , the girls chose their Take Action Project issue, formed groups and started their planning process. Each group (or individual for solo projects) was given a project planning sheet to use to describe their project. If you would like to view it or the girls need a new one, download at this link.
http://www.workshops4girls.com/media-take-action-project-planning-sheet.html
On this page you will also find a leader guide with sample answers.
What the girls can expect this session
The girls will work on finalizing their written plan. Once they are ready, I will “interview” the girls verbally, review their written Take Action Project plan & give their plan a green light (ready to start) yellow light (needs more detail) or red light (start over – haven’t ever had to do that !). The goal is to have all plans earn a green light by the end of the day. There will be crafts for girls to work on as well.
LEADER/PARENT TIPS FOR DAY 4
After Session 4, you (the troop leader or parent) are in charge of monitoring the girls’ project completion.
Please ask the girls about their project and their written plan. They have the hard copy. (In the case of groups, it was sent home with one of the girls.) Discussing it with an adult helps them firm up their plan prior to the last session. The girl's MEdia book has helpful tips for guiding the girls' projects. Look at page 74 - 75 for project examples. Page 76 -80 for help in reaching their target audience. More resources from my website listed below
LEADER/PARENT TALK Please arrive by 3:30.(Unless asked to come earlier. See below)
To ensure that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girls’ responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions, a troop leader or parent from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to learn about project follow up. Any leader or parent who feels that you would like more help in learning how to guide girls through project planning, you are welcome to come earlier (during the first half) & observe how I evaluate the girl’s plans.
Topics covered
How to follow up on the Take Action Project
How the Journey Take Action Project prepares them for the Silver Award
Badge Tie ins
Scope of projects
Troubleshooting
Personal responsibility
Inspirational projects
GIRLS ATTENDING AS SMALL TROOP (less than 6) In the case of one representative coming for a whole troop, I recommend that it is someone who works with the girls and is qualified to help evaluate their project.
GIRLS ATTENDING AS INDIVIDUALS OR WITHOUT LEADER
If your daughter is in a troop but attending alone, it is her responsibility to give a copy of her plan to her troop leader to monitor follow up. An adult who can help the girl convey the information to the leader should attend. If you have questions or concerns about this please email me.
MORE RESOURCES
Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the following pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of the workshops4girls.com website. , Please look over these pages on www.workshops4girls.com before our last session. I will have hard copies on hand as well.
TAP Planning Process –. It gives tips on what their goals should look like & how to guide the girls using the SMART model (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound) and EPA criteria (expertise, pay it forward, advocacy). http://www.workshops4girls.com/tap-planning-process.html
Troop Leader Take Action Project Checklist - It helps you to evaluate their project in terms of your own girls and your troop dynamics. http://www.workshops4girls.com/leader-evaluation-guide-for-tap.html
You may find this page helpful as well.
Progression of Take Action Projects - This page shows how the scope and requirements build as the girls move up through the project process including information on topic, suggested hours, deadlines and more. http://www.workshops4girls.com/progression-of-take-action-projects.html
Things the girls were asked to do before the final session
- Read pages 90- 96
- Fill out page 94 - all but last two questions
- Complete the Take Action Project planning Sheet. If someone else took it home, make notes on page 94 & add to the group planning sheet when they arrive at the next session.
- Fill out pages 90 -91 & 95 to be shared at closing ceremony
- Write & practice their 15 second “elevator speech” describing project & goals. Use the prompts I gave them (see below *) or use book - page 94. - Each girl will give me or one of the helper adults (not the whole group – no stress !!) a brief “15 second” description of their project. I call it their “elevator speech”. Everything you could say to someone you met in an elevator ride. Have them practice with you. It should include what they are doing, why they are doing it, a few of the specific details & what their goals are.
- Journey book
- Their copy of their written project plan - one girl from each group brought it home.
- Water bottle WITH NAME ON IT
- A small backpack or bag with name on it to store your book, water bottle etc. when they are not in use.
- Most of the girls have well developed plans, so they can bring resources – laptops, cameras, etc to start working on their projects.
- * 15 – 30 second “elevator speech”
What are you doing for your Journey Take Action Project?
You can use these prompts or write your own!
- The issue I’ve chosen for my Journey Take Action Project is:
- The reason I chose this issue is:
- The steps I will take to complete my project are:
- The result I hope to have is:
Progress so far
At the third session , the girls chose their Take Action Project issue, formed groups and started their planning process. Each group (or individual for solo projects) was given a project planning sheet to use to describe their project. If you would like to view it or the girls need a new one, download at this link.
http://www.workshops4girls.com/media-take-action-project-planning-sheet.html
On this page you will also find a leader guide with sample answers.
What the girls can expect this session
The girls will work on finalizing their written plan. Once they are ready, I will “interview” the girls verbally, review their written Take Action Project plan & give their plan a green light (ready to start) yellow light (needs more detail) or red light (start over – haven’t ever had to do that !). The goal is to have all plans earn a green light by the end of the day. There will be crafts for girls to work on as well.
LEADER/PARENT TIPS FOR DAY 4
After Session 4, you (the troop leader or parent) are in charge of monitoring the girls’ project completion.
Please ask the girls about their project and their written plan. They have the hard copy. (In the case of groups, it was sent home with one of the girls.) Discussing it with an adult helps them firm up their plan prior to the last session. The girl's MEdia book has helpful tips for guiding the girls' projects. Look at page 74 - 75 for project examples. Page 76 -80 for help in reaching their target audience. More resources from my website listed below
LEADER/PARENT TALK Please arrive by 3:30.(Unless asked to come earlier. See below)
To ensure that you clearly understand the girl’s project and each girls’ responsibilities within it before you leave the sessions, a troop leader or parent from each troop is required to attend the last half hour from 3:30 - 4 to learn about project follow up. Any leader or parent who feels that you would like more help in learning how to guide girls through project planning, you are welcome to come earlier (during the first half) & observe how I evaluate the girl’s plans.
Topics covered
How to follow up on the Take Action Project
How the Journey Take Action Project prepares them for the Silver Award
Badge Tie ins
Scope of projects
Troubleshooting
Personal responsibility
Inspirational projects
GIRLS ATTENDING AS SMALL TROOP (less than 6) In the case of one representative coming for a whole troop, I recommend that it is someone who works with the girls and is qualified to help evaluate their project.
GIRLS ATTENDING AS INDIVIDUALS OR WITHOUT LEADER
If your daughter is in a troop but attending alone, it is her responsibility to give a copy of her plan to her troop leader to monitor follow up. An adult who can help the girl convey the information to the leader should attend. If you have questions or concerns about this please email me.
MORE RESOURCES
Guidance on evaluating projects can be found on the following pages under the TAKE ACTION PROJECTS page of the workshops4girls.com website. , Please look over these pages on www.workshops4girls.com before our last session. I will have hard copies on hand as well.
TAP Planning Process –. It gives tips on what their goals should look like & how to guide the girls using the SMART model (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound) and EPA criteria (expertise, pay it forward, advocacy). http://www.workshops4girls.com/tap-planning-process.html
Troop Leader Take Action Project Checklist - It helps you to evaluate their project in terms of your own girls and your troop dynamics. http://www.workshops4girls.com/leader-evaluation-guide-for-tap.html
You may find this page helpful as well.
Progression of Take Action Projects - This page shows how the scope and requirements build as the girls move up through the project process including information on topic, suggested hours, deadlines and more. http://www.workshops4girls.com/progression-of-take-action-projects.html