Monday, June 21 through Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Blue Licks State Resort Park (40 miles from Lexington)
10299 Maysville Road/ US Hwy. 68
Carlisle, KY 40311-8800
800.443.7008 859.289.5507
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bl/
GGC Trainer: Lori Verderosa, from Middletown, Rhode Island
Training Cost: FREE!!
Guiding Good Choices (GGC) is a drug use prevention program that provides parents of children in grades 4 through 8 (9 to 14 years old) with the knowledge and skills they need to: strengthen and clarify family expectations for behavior; enhance the conditions that promote bonding within the family; and teach skills that allow children to successfully resist drug use. GGC is based on research that shows that consistent, positive parental involvement is important to helping children resist substance use and other antisocial behaviors. Sessions are interactive and skill based, with opportunities for parents to practice new skills, receive feedback, and use video-based vignettes to demonstrate parenting skills. Families also receive a Family Guide containing family activities, discussion topics, skill-building exercises, and information on positive parenting.
Continental breakfasts and snacks provided free of charge on the 3 training days for participants. Participants are responsible for their own lunches and dinners.This training is paid for by the KY Faith-Based Prevention Enhancement Site, which is implemented through Communicare, Inc. Regional Prevention Center.
This training is ideal for:
§ Youth pastors/leaders to present to parents of youth group kids;
§ Parents who want to help other parents get through those “challenging” 4th grade through middle school years;
§ Prevention specialists who want to share a science-based, proven-effective ATOD-prevention program with parents and other adults.
Note: Space is limited to 40. Participants are expected to commit to attend all three days of the training. “Team teaching” by 2 people from the same organization is encouraged!!
Accommodations are made and paid for on your own: 16 lodge rooms (for 1-4 people) at $59.95/night; & 2 cottages (for 6-8 people) $154.95/night will be held for the Guiding Good Choices participants only until May 19; then it will be first-come, first-served basis with other guests. Camping sites are also available. Other accommodations can be made in Maysville, 20 miles from Blue Licks Park (however, there is no block of rooms nor reduced rate) at: Super 8 (606) 759.8888; Hampton Inn (606) 759.0600; or Best Western (606) 759.5696.
TO REGISTER:
Provide your name; faith group/organization name; address; e-mail; phone number; and where/to whom you intend to teach the Guiding Good Choices program to the Faith-Based Prevention Enhancement Site manager, Karen Hall:
By e-mail: Karen_g_hall@yahoo.com
By fax: 606.763.9575
By phone: 606.584.6134
Training registration deadline is Tuesday, June 15, 2010
A special Youth Leadership Symposium hosted in cooperation with several agencies will be held on June 28th and 29th at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort. The Symposium is designed for a team of 4 students and an advisor to attend. Students that attend this Symposium will be expected to actively participate and submit follow up reports.
Fun for all ages
Games and Activities from Around the World
Friday July 9, 2010 1-3pm
Paradise Cove
Lake Reba
274 Lake Reba Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Activities Free with Pool Admission
Hosted by Richmond Parks & Recreation
Contact: Erin Moore
Phone 859-623-8753
Wednesday July 14, 2010 1-3pm
Berea City Park
Free Admission (to the right of the pool)
6 Pirate Parkway
Berea, KY 40403
Hosted by Berea Parks & Recreation
Contact: Maggy Kriebel
Phone 859-986-9402
For additional information email Lauren Farley
Presented by
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board's Subcommittee on Equity & Justice For All Youth
Featuring
Honorable Steven C. Teske, Clayton County, Ga.
Andrea Coleman, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency prevention
Partnering Organizations
Administrative Office of the Courts,
Family & Juvenile Services
Children's Law Center
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
Kentucky State University
Kentucky Youth Advocates
Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission
Necco
Partners for Youth, Lexington