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Effingham County Operation
SNOWBALL WEEKEND
TBA, 2009
CAMP WALTER SCOTT
11 Miles South of Effingham on Route 45
Sponsored by
Effingham County Drug Alert Council
in cooperation with
Operation Snowball, Inc.
Operation Snowball is a
program of facts, fun and feelings where youth make new friends while
learning how to increase their self-esteem, decision-making, and
leadership skills. The weekend addresses a broad range of teen
concerns, recognizing that life holds many joys as well as many
problems. Operation Snowball provides the educational programs
and group experiences to increase understanding of self and
others. Operation Snowball believes that every person has the
ability to make sound decisions regarding their own life if they
have accurate information, sufficient motivation and self awareness.
Operation Snowball brings teenagers and experts together to share information and to develop positive attitudes toward life.
Operation Snowball brings teenagers and experts together to share information and to develop positive attitudes toward life.
SOCIALS ACTIVITIES
Pizza Party
Dance with
Sports and Games
Free Time
STAFF
Staff will include
volunteer professionals from social, educational, youth serving, and
government agencies. The staff will also include volunteers and
those youth who organized and designed the programs.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
*Freshman, sophomore,
junior,
or senior in high school during the 2008-2009 school year.
*Willing to attend all sessions and participate in the program for its duration.
*Willing to serve as a youth leader and prevention resource to his or her peers and communities.
INDIVIDUALS PRESENTLY IN NEED OR TREATMENT FOR EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL PROBLEMS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
POSITIVE SELF IMAGE
ASSERTIVENESS & PEER PRESSURE
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
HEALTH & FITNESS
ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION
M.A.D.D. VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
DEPRESSION/PERSONAL SUPPORT GROUPS
WORKING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
THE 8TH ANNUAL "SNOWBALL OLYMPICS"
Workshops will be offered covering a wide range of subjects and peer group interaction skills. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions and participate with the group at all times. Free time will be allotted and bed checks will be conducted.
*Willing to attend all sessions and participate in the program for its duration.
*Willing to serve as a youth leader and prevention resource to his or her peers and communities.
INDIVIDUALS PRESENTLY IN NEED OR TREATMENT FOR EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL PROBLEMS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
POSITIVE SELF IMAGE
ASSERTIVENESS & PEER PRESSURE
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
HEALTH & FITNESS
ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION
M.A.D.D. VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
DEPRESSION/PERSONAL SUPPORT GROUPS
WORKING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
THE 8TH ANNUAL "SNOWBALL OLYMPICS"
Workshops will be offered covering a wide range of subjects and peer group interaction skills. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions and participate with the group at all times. Free time will be allotted and bed checks will be conducted.
Funds for county students come from United Way, community groups, churches, businesses, and individuals. A list of contributors will be given to each participant.
The camp is being planned for 80 participants, plus teen and adult staff.
Each student is responsible for the $30.00 application fee which covers T-shirt, photo and workshop materials. Students who need help with the fee should apply and put a note with the application. Completed applications received before October 31 will receive first consideration. Those received after October 31 will be considered as space allows.
Registration for the weekend will be 5:00-6:00 p.m. November 7. NO SUPPER WILL BE SERVED There will be a pizza party later in the evening. All other meals are provided.
Check out time is 12:00 p.m. November 9.
As space permits, students will be accepted from outside the county. The $30.00 fee is due upon application. Checks will be returned to those not accepted. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the camp.
FACILITIES
Camp Walter Scott is located 11 miles south of Effingham on U.S. 45, turn east at the Mason-Eberle Road and proceed 1 1/2 miles. The camp is on the north side of the road.
Participants will be housed in cabins and the main lodge with staff members to ensure a high level of supervision without distracting form the overall atmosphere of the program. All buildings are heated.
Smoking, drinking or drug use will not be allowed.
The program will be staffed with around-the-clock nursing care. Emergency phone number for the camp is (217)-739-2332.
Participants should provide their own bedding (sleeping bags, blankets, pillow & air mattress - if you have one). Bring toiletries including towel, wash cloth and soap.
PARENTS PROGRAM
Sunday, November 9th, from 11:15-12:00 p.m. preceding checkout. Open to all family members.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
E-mail [email protected]
or write to
Effingham County Snowball
P.O. Box 552, Effingham, IL 62401
