Week

Date

Topic

Meeting Theme

One

Oct 3

Intros

Welcome Back returning group members; welcome new members, check-ins, games, goodies, guidelines, select topics, plan activities and mini field trip.

Two

Oct 10

Boys!

Shock! The first topic the girls zeroed in on was boys! We’ll discuss these strange creatures, what place they may or may play in the lives of group members, how to deal with them, how to be friends with boys and how to set limits as well.

Three

Oct 17

Favorite
Places

Do you have a favorite place? Some places make us feel safe, cozy, relaxed, cool, excited and challenged. We’ll discuss what these places are and why.

Four

Oct 24

Facing Our
Fears

We all have fears, some are very real, and others less so. What things make us afraid? And how can we get support and help with some of our fears? We’ll list our fears; sort out what’s real and where we can get help with them.

Five

Oct 31

Boo!

Today is Halloween! Girls decided to meet, so we will keep discussion light and “scary” in a playful way! Dress-up if you want, masks are optional. Kevin will wear his 57 year old mask and scare you all! Ha! N

Six

Nov 7

Periods!

Our most selected topic!  We spend lots of time every year taking a relaxed, playful, and informative approach to this important subject. Come to learn, laugh and share.

Seven

Nov 14

How to Relax!
(Seriously!)

This is a frequently requested topic. We will explore simple, proven and safe techniques for helping our bodies to relax and let go of stress, using music, breathing, story, and touch (of hands, feet, and face.) Group members will float away when this group ends!

Nov 21

No Group

Happy Thanksgiving! No Group today.

Eight

Nov 28

Early Release Day

Meet when school gets out. Let’s plan something special.

Laser Gate Anyone? Bowling? Knitting? Art of Velcro Cleaning?

Nine

Dec 5

Online
Safety

 

Girls, especially middle-schoolers are especially at risk for being exploited and victimized by online creeps and sexual predators. We'll cover the do's and don'ts and whys when using the Internet. (More online safety info on www.DartmouthYouth.com)  

Ten

Dec 12

Holiday
Shopping
Anyone?

Sometimes we plan a holiday shopping outing this week. Leave after school, hit the mall (Providence Place or Galleria Malls), and return home by 8 PM. Let’s decide.

Eleven

Dec 19

Last meeting before holidays and New Year! Next meeting Jan 2^nd!