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5 Jan

Team Building Activity: Blind Design

Blind Design Do you have a group that could work on their communication skills? Then try out this team building activity! Blind Design provides participants with the opportunity to learn skills such as active listening and detailed communication all while having fun,...
23 Dec

How to Develop a Growth Mindset Within Youth

Contributed By John Keenan As you are gearing up for another year of working with youth and striving to help them grow, consider this: youth can accomplish anything they want with effort, patience and the right mindset. According to Carol Dweck, our mindsets are...
21 Dec

Icebreaker: The Wind Blows

The Wind Blows This activity will get your participants laughing, having a great time and learning new things about each other! Try it out after a long planning session, extended instruction or even just after your group has been sitting for a while to get everyone up...
17 Dec

Gwinnett Compliance Check Results by the Numbers

In response to a significant increase in underage drinking in Gwinnett County in 2002, GUIDE began utilizing the Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) model to reduce the number of youth consuming alcohol under age county-wide. GUIDE, working closely...
4 Dec

Volunteers Make a Difference at GUIDE

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller As 2015 is coming to a close and the holidays are among us, it’s important that we take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished this year. As we do, one thing we know for sure is that we...
24 Nov

Make Your Holidays Safe and Fun

The holiday season is right around the corner, and many of us will soon be hosting and attending parties and events to celebrate. If you are hosting a party for other adults or for youth, it’s important to recognize your responsibility in keeping others out of harm’s...
23 Nov

Team Building Activity: Squirrels in the Tree

Squirrels in the Tree Thanksgiving is a great time to recognize all that we’re grateful for, especially important people in our lives, such as our families, friends and coworkers. One way that you can celebrate is by enjoying each other’s company with a team building...
19 Nov

Tell Your Story as a Georgia Teen Institute 2016 Staff Member

“What will the world miss if you don’t tell your story?” – Donald Miller Written By Mary Kate Chapman Everyone has a story to tell. Our past experiences, good and bad, define who we are and help propel us into the people we’re supposed to be. Next summer at Georgia...
11 Nov

Team Building Activity: Web of Reflection

Web of Reflection As the holidays are approaching once again, there is no time like the present to reflect. Reflection is a step that is often overlooked, forgotten and even left out. It is important to take the time to appreciate learning that has occurred, people we...
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