2006 NCCYM—National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire

Numerous opportunities exist for those involved in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire programs to gather, learn, and network during the 2006 NCCYM.

Welcome for Girl Scout and Camp Fire Attendees

Thursday, November 30, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

This gathering of Girl Scout, Camp Fire, and interested youth ministry leaders is an opportunity to renew friendships and acquaintances, welcome new attendees, and share happenings and information among dioceses regarding Girl Scouts and Camp Fire.

NCCGSCF Luncheon

Saturday, December 2, 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

There is an additional fee of $25 to attend. Program details will be posted when available. Check the appropriate box on the conference registration form to participate.

NCCGSCF Workshop Track

In each round a workshop has been highlighted for its specific interest to those who work with Girl Scouts and Camp Fire programs.

Round A—Friday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
A-13: Girls and Self-Esteem: What Girls Say

Leanne Gluck, Project Manager for Girl Scouts USA’s Uniquely ME! initiative

Join Girl Scouts of the USA for a fascinating dialogue about girls 8 to 17 and issues of self-esteem. Topics will include the latest research on what girls say about their emotional health, as well as some real programmatic responses to important issues such as body image, feelings and emotions, and being unique.

Round C—Saturday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
C-13: Bullies, Peers, Power, and Pressure: What's a Girl to Do?

Camille Massing, Youth Minister, Singer-Songwriter, and Presenter, Littleton, CO

Self-esteem, mass-media, body-image, and power plays. Girlhood is under attack today by many forces in our modern society. Learn to help girls build positive self-worth, discover their real beauty, become women of character and integrity, and be transformed by Christ’s vision of them.

Round E—Saturday 4:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
E-13: Soul Tending the Young

Sr. Mary Greenan, Professor, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA

After a brief overview of the stages of faith journeying of the young, emphasis will be placed on the role and importance of those adults who companion that journey in its phases. Key elements necessary to the process of accompaniment of the young today will be delineated in the form of a model of spiritual accompaniment of the young.