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5 Aug

Icebreaker: Toilet Paper Introductions

Toilet Paper Introductions Any time you are working with a new group or a group of people where not everyone knows each other, it’s a great idea to start off with an icebreaker! This icebreaker fosters creativity and fun while providing a little “get to know you”...
28 Jul

GUIDE Promotes Youth Voice in Gwinnett County

“Youth Voice is important because the involvement and change we are a part of represents our generation’s hopes and needs that will mold the future. Our incorporation helps to easily expand organizations with our knowledge of technology and modern ideas. As youth, we...
21 Jul

Team Building Activity: Plastic Cup Race

Plastic Cup Race This activity is great for youth or adults! Facilitate it to help your group consider how to delegate tasks in order for everyone to participate, set and evaluate goals, think creatively and reflect on different methods to use in the future. We loved...
7 Jul

Workshops at GTI 2015: Planting New Seeds

It’s hard to believe that it has already been a month since we stepped foot onto Oxford College’s campus to begin unloading the moving truck and settling in for Georgia Teen Institute 2015. Since coming home, if you’ve caught yourself thinking of new ways you could...
2 Jul

Team Building: Minute to Win It Series, Round 3

Are you looking for some easy games to implement with youth or adults? We have three more Minute to Win It games for you this month! Don’t forget, you can also catch up on our first and second posts in this series for even more fun. Minute to Win It games are some of...
30 Jun

Team Meetings at GTI 2015: The SPF in Action!

GTI 2015 is over, but it seems like only yesterday that we had our thumbs up, arms out, knees together, tongue out and head back for Singing in the Rain! Sounds a little silly, huh? We make a lot of great memories at Georgia Teen Institute, from our General Sessions...
23 Jun

General Sessions at GTI 2015: Six Lessons Learned

TI! YOU KNOW! Is it still ringing in your ears? It’s hard to believe that Georgia Teen Institute 2015 is over and we have to wait another whole year to feel the magic, excitement and energy again. Reflecting back on the last two weeks, it’s apparent that a lot of...
15 Jun

GTI 2015 by the Numbers

With one week down, our GTI 2015 Staff is back at Oxford College to make the final preparations for another full week of the program. We are re-energized and beyond excited to begin Week 2! As we are busy filling Family Group and Team Meeting bags, fine-tuning...
8 Jun

Meet the GTI 2015 Staff

Have you ever… Energized a crowd by going bananas? Become excited over pencils? Received something from a secret pal? Worn the same t-shirts as 45 other people for several days? Bonded with a group of strangers from all across the state? Used yarn to make a warm...
3 Jun

GTI 2015: What Does it Mean to Branch Out?

Georgia Teen Institute kicks off in a few days and if you haven’t heard, we are really excited about our 2015 theme, “Branch Out.” From our manuals and t-shirts to decorations and arts and crafts during free time, our participants will be visually reminded of this...
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