6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Over the last 5 years, Prime Time has helped the JASE program become a successful afterschool program in Martin County. We are thankful for the variety of trainings offered, yearly actions plans and multiple site visits.
Afterschool ProfessionalMartin County Parks and Recreation
Building Community – VIRTUAL
Do you know what it takes to build an emotionally and physically safe space for youth? Building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults is essential for youth to learn and develop as individuals. This interactive training will introduce you to a variety of activities designed to support the community building process.
Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 2 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- Describe the ways in which they can build community with youth.
- Demonstrate ways to provide youth with opportunities to develop a sense of belonging.
- Compare and contrast icebreakers, energizers, name games and bonding games.
- Discuss the stages of group development.
Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs)
Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth
Enhancing Group Experiences
Identify – D. Identifies child/youth abilities and corresponding positive guidance techniques to support successful group experiences.
Apply – C. Plans and guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.
Equity and Inclusion
Culturally Responsive Practice
Apply – A. Designs and executes program activities and routines that build on children and youth’s cultural context.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
I-Safe Environment
I-E. Creating Safe Spaces
III- Interactive Environment
III-K. Sense of Belonging
III-N- Cultivating Empathy