Attendees in grades 2-5, will participate in activities to earn the mental health patch for their age level. Attendees will enjoy hands on activities in small groups, debriefing with adult volunteers and a chance to try yoga! Attendees in grades 2–3 will earn the Resilient, Ready, Strong Patch. Attendees in grades 4-5 will earn the Knowing My Emotions patch.
Attendees in grades 6-12 will participate in training to be able to assist with facilitation of mental health patch program with younger troops in their community. Attendees will participate in sessions to learn the patch curriculum, learn facilitation and group management skills, better understand how to handle questions and conversations that may emerge and practice leading an activity with younger attendees. After the conference, we will support attendees in schedule time to present program to troop in their community. All participants will be expected to facilitate at least one troop meeting of approximately and hour with the support of troop leaders. All materials needed to lead the patch program will be provided. Additional virtual sessions will be offered to answer questions and prepare for troop facilitation. This is a great way to earn service and leadership hours that can be applied towards Girl Scout awards and school service requirements.
