Mental Health Matters & Be A Friend First - Fontana


Mental Health Matters & Be A Friend First - Fontana
Date/Time
Registration Begins
7/16/2024 8:00 AM
Last Day To Register
8/13/2024 11:55 PM
Location
Chamber of Commerce - Fontana
8491 Sierra Ave. Fontana, CA 92335, US
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$35 registration fee includes: Girl Scout Membership, resource material, arts & craft, and activities! 

Financial Aid is available during registration and encouraged for all who need it. 

Be a Friend First (K-5th grade):

Navigating between friends and families on how to be a good friend is hard by yourself. Join us for a program that gives elementary school students valuable skills to develop healthy relationships, prevent bullying behavior, and become peacemakers in their schools/communities. 

Goals:

  • Develop skills for healthy relationships and prevent bullying.
  • Empower students to create positive change in their communities. 

Why it's Important:

  • 160,000 students skip school daily to bullying.
  • 38% of students worry about emotional safety. 
  • Bullying is witnessed by 60% of teens daily. 
  • Bullying stops 57% of the time when peers intervene. 

Activities and Discussions Include:

  • There is no "I" in "TEAM"
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Art activity 

Mental Health Matters (6th-12th grade):

Navigating today’s complex world can be tough, especially for girls and teenagers. Join us for an hour of activities and information. Have your child gain essential tools to support their emotional intelligence, mental health, and wellness, and proactively practice self-care.

Goals:

  • Promote emotional well-being and mental awareness.
  • Equip students with coping strategies and resilience skills.

Why it's Important: 

  • Mental Health is crucial for overall well-being and academic success
  • Early intervention can prevent future mental health issues
  • Encouraging open conversations about feelings and mental health reduces stigma

Activities and Discussions Include:

  • Understanding emotions
  • Coping Strategies 
  • Building resilience 

 

This event is for Girls not yet in Girl Scouts, haven’t joined us a for a while and those brand new to Girl Scouts.  If you are an established Girl Scout or want this program for your troop or Service Unit contact customer care at customercare@gssgc.org to request the program for your area. 

Contact E-mail
customercare@gssgc.org
Cost
$35.00 per Be a Friend First 1st - 5th grade girl
$35.00 per Mental Health Matters 6th-12th grade girl
Cancellation Policy
Council Cancelation Policy: All participants in Girl Scout programs, events, and activities shall adhere to the specific refund policy as defined on the registration/information materials for the specific activities and events. (e.g. council approved flyers, web information posted on the council's official web site or distributed in official council e-mails, council approved day and resident camp brochures etc). Unless otherwise stated the refund policy is: If a mandatory deposit is required it is non-refundable regardless of reason. All registrations not paid for by event registration close will be canceled without notice. No refunds will be issued for those with partial payments. Activities costing over $15 will be subject to a 15% cancellation fee; activities costing $15 or less are non-refundable. Written notification of cancellation must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the activity to be considered for a refund. In case of emergency cancellation, a written note must be received within ten (10) days of the activity's statement must be provided to be considered for full or partial refund. If a participant leaves an activity early due to homesickness, unacceptable behavior, or parental request, no refund will be made. If a participant must leave early due to illness or injury, request for prorated refund must be made in writing within ten (10) days of the activity's conclusion to be considered. A full refund including deposit will be made if the activity is cancelled by council. A full refund including deposit will be made if the participant cannot be placed or does not meet the event guidelines. No-shows are non-refundable. Membership registration fees are non-refundable.