Tips for Adult Mentors

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For Girl Scout Leaders, Adult Mentors, and Parents

Safety Reminder

Parents and troop leaders must assume responsibility for children and youth in their care and use their own best judgment in each situation. Adult mentors and or parents must accompany and directly supervise girls during field trips at all times and follow all Girl Scout safety guidelines. No responsibility for safety is assumed by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association or the Girl Scouts of Western Massachusetts. Any photos taken during the project are assumed available for public display unless parent signs otherwise.

On Site and After Site Tips for Adult Mentors

• Parents and adult mentors must accompany youngsters during all parts of site visits and take responsibility for all safety considerations.

• Many sites are homes and host or hostesses may be unfamiliar with the age and academic levels of children so adult mentors may need to help the site hosts and hostesses in this regard. Such as remind them to use simpler words or demonstrate ideas instead of just describing them.

• Its helpful to remind kids to be respectful of someone else's home and the different cultures we have.

• Following the visit, remind the girls to write individual or group thank you notes. Site hosts would be thrilled with specific notes about what was meaningful as well as drawings or photocopies of artwork.