with Youth Groups
The Giraffe Heroes Program often is ideal for youth groups, including after-school sponsors and supporters. It:
provides fun, meaningful content for kids aged 6-18, including exciting stories of real heroes; gets them involved in active service to their communities; and helps them build lifelong commitments to good citizenship. Normally, service-learning programs such as the Giraffe Heroes Program have to wedge themselves into the time slots in a normal school day. But doing the Giraffe Heroes Project during the time kids are out of school opens up a world of possibilities for the kids, the providers and the communities. The large block of time between 3:00 and 6:00 PM, for example, is perfect for projects in the community. Weekend programs and summer camps are also great venues for service activities using The Giraffe Heroes Program.
Here's what a few after-school providers have to say —
"I'm amazed at how much The Giraffe Heroes Program
brought the kids together for a common cause… When I
found the Program I thought 'This is it! Something to get them
outside themselves.' And it works!" "The
Giraffe Heroes Program helps kids take the limits off
themselves and also gives them a step-by-step process on
how to achieve their goals. It helps them recognize the
possible." "The
Giraffe Heroes Program made me realize what kind of a leader I am. It made me
think that I really do have an effect on kids… Kids really need this positive
focus." |
"It
makes learning, caring and community service fun." "The
Giraffe Heroes Program has taught the kids that you are never
too young, too small or too few in numbers to make a difference.
It gives them some direction about how to put your first foot
forward. … The structure of the Program is terrific." “I think it's critical that these high-risk kids buy into doing something for someone else. The Giraffe Heroes Program helps them see that there are people who could use their skills. It gives them a sense of being important and a sense of commitment to society. If they just get just a taste of that, it's a high for them, and for the facilitators. It takes them outside of their own lives—that's why I'm such an advocate of this program.” —Deborah Minix, Director of WAIT & C, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and former teacher, Troy OH "I think I could have worked for ages and ages on self-esteem, but through the Giraffe Project the kids have really learned what it means in just a few weeks."—Girl Scout troop leader, Muncie IN "I see an increased awareness in the girls of the possibility of making a difference and that they, personally, can do it. They are looking at their own lives, reflecting, and seeing that they can. The Giraffe Heroes Program really instills a determination in the girls to do something that makes a difference. It gives them ideas, even at their age of what they can do for the community. It gives them a lot of confidence. It really fits in with Girls Inc.'s mission…" "The Giraffe Heroes Program is well-organized, there's a lot of variety throughout, you can tailor it to your group and it doesn't take a lot of prep time. Once you grab the kids with it, they want to do it…" "The Giraffe Heroes Program develops self-esteem
and encourages girls to take risks rather than sit back-to get
involved in making a difference." |
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