Yesterday our girls presented their thoughts on our group challenge-Blightowne! The girls needed to assess problems and solutions based on a visual cue of a mythical (or not so mythical) town with lots of environmental issues that translate into social and ecomonic problems as well. It was great to see. All 9 groups did an excellent job in the allotted time to assess and propose solutions based on technology. They all understand the importance of preserving their environment and thinking big about how to do that with innovation and creativity.
What's more interesting is how they are learning to partner with each other. They are being asked to: be roomates; work on projects; be buddies on field trips etc...all with people they haven't met before. What I realize is that the Girl Scout experience is truly a great platform for girls to start understanding the complex navigation of the world - Interpersonal communications, understanding that each individual is unique, being able to step outside yourself and see another perspective, learning to communicate your thoughts effectively.
Our girls have had a chance to test these skills in a safe and supportive environment and did a good job going beyond thier normal boundaries to see what they are made of.
Girl Scouts gives me faith that Girls can and do rule the world.
-Kymberly
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