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STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER Starflight Trail Starter: Level One is an official national publication of Camp Fire to support its program for children in kindergarten, first and second grades. Thank you to the 20 councils and countless individuals who reviewed the Starflight Curriculum and contributed valuable suggestions for its revision. Special thanks to the following councils for their ongoing support and assistance: Camp Fire Heartland, Prairie Village, Kansas Camp Fire Central Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington Camp Fire Eastern Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Camp Fire Snohomish County, Everett, Washington Camp Fire First Texas, Fort Worth, Texas The science activities have been developed in conjunction with the High School Math and Technology Institute at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, directed by Jan Alderson. Science teacher Cheryl Turlin reviewed the activities to ensure their consistency with science educational standards. The curriculum team that created the meeting plans was comprised of the following educators, youth development specialists and national staff; Michelle Bush, Janice Emerson, Kathleen Hermes, National Staff: Deanna Armstrong, Director of Program Services and Expansion Katherine A. Brown, Curriculum Development Coordinator. Camp Fire is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. © 2001 Camp Fire All rights reserved. Revised 2012. The forms that appear in this book may be freely reproduced as needed to complete the course. Other parts of this publication shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted whole or part by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without permission from Camp Fire unless noted. Requests for permission to reproduce anything other than the forms should be addressed to Camp Fire’s communications department. Item No. D07100 Published by: Camp Fire National Headquarters 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1900 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Telephone: 816 285 2010 Fax: 816 284 9444 E-mail: [email protected] www.campfire.org STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD 1 INTRODUCTION TO STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER 4 PROJECTS AND MEETING PLANS 8 Trail to Knowing Me All About Me 8 • Caring About Others 9 • Look at Me 11 • My Feelings 13 • Friends 15 Safety First 19 • Taste Only What’s Safe 20 • Don’t Be Alarmed $ 24 • Say No and Don’t Go 26 • The Safe Thing to Do 28 Happy and Healthy 35 • Delicious and Nutritious $ 36 • Dealing with Feelings 39 • Keep Moving $ 41 Trail to Family and Community Community Helpers 45 • Let’s Plan a Party! $ 46 • Older Friends 47 • People in the Community 48 • Home Helper 50 Accent on Abilities 55 • Sense-ability 56 • Lend a Hand 58 • I’d Rather Do It Myself 59 • Body Lingo 60 My Family, My Neighborhood 65 • How Can I Find It? 66 • They’re All Mine 67 • Manners Matter $ 69 • Post It 71 Camp Fire 233 STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS A Gift of Giving 75 • Helping Others 76 S • Where Is Help Needed? 80 • What Needs to Be Done? 82 • Project Day! 85 • Looking Back 86 Trail to Creativity Being Creative Through Dramatics 94 • Treasure Hunt 95 • Fun with Puppets 96 • Imaginary Trip 98 • Pantomime 100 Being Creative Through Music 105 • Music Time 106 • Turn on the Music 108 • A Different Kind of Story 109 • Music with Friends 110 Being Creative Through Art 115 • What Does It Feel Like? 116 ONTENT • Printmaking 117 • Painting 118 • Homemade Clay 120 Trail to the Environment Nature Awareness 125 • Plant and Seed Hike 126 • Water Play 128 • Nature Hunt 129 • Animal Hide and Seek 131 Wise Old Willie 135 • Don’t Throw It Away! 136 • Wildlife 137 • Soil and Plants 139 • Energy 140 • Water 141 • Air 142 • Action 143 ABLE OF C T 233 STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Ready for Camping 147 • Outdoor Discoveries 148 • Follow the Trail 150 • Looking Ahead 152 • Sense-ible Hike and Picnic 154 Trail to the Future Sports and Games 159 • Sense Games 160 • Group Games 162 • Ball Games 164 • Indoor Games 165 Wonders of Science 169 • Move over Mars $ 170 • Making Life Easier 173 • Hair-Raising Experience 175 • I Can’t Believe My Eyes 177 • Splash 179 APPENDIX Meeting Openings and Closings 183 Additional Meeting Supplies 184 Additional Family Activities 185 Guidelines for Good Handwashing 186 Camp Fire Outcomes and 187 Developmental Assets McREL Educational Standards 191 Starflight Resources 197 Our Group Project 201 Trail Starter Baking Plans 209 Camp Fire 233 STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER FORWARD CAMP FIRE'S PROMISE Young people want to shape the world. OUR PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. Five essential elements drive every program In Camp Fire, it begins now. we offer: Light the fire within 1. We are youth-centered. Youth take an ABOUT NOW active role in determining program content and Camp Fire helps develop abilities today. We build a activities. Young people’s accomplishments strong foundation, empowering youth for the are recognized and rewarded within the group present and the future. and community. Personal skill building and decision making, critical components of all CAMP FIRE COMMITMENT programming, progressively build confidence and leadership in youth. This foundation Camp Fire is committed to "Give Service"; this has enables youth to be leaders with their peers, been our guide since 1910. with younger youth and in the community. WATCHWORD 2. We engage the entire family in fun and The Camp Fire watchword is Wohelo. Charlotte outcome-rich activities. We are youth- Gulick, one of Camp Fire's founders, originated this centered and family-focused. We believe that, word using the first two letters in the words "work," since Camp Fire programs are youth-centered "health" and "love." The word Wohelo is often used and youth live in the families and the larger as a greeting between Camp Fire friends. community, our programs should be designed to include the whole family, valuing whatever PROGRAMS form family takes in today’s society. Camp Fire We impact thousands of communities nationwide is unique in that it offers an opportunity for the through: entire family to belong and to join together in • Out-of-school-time programs fun and enriching activities at all levels. We • Outdoor education encourage parents, extended family members •Teen programs and other members of the community to • Customized programs designed for specific routinely interact with the youth and to develop their own parenting and mentoring skills community need which meet or exceed Camp through their relationship with Camp Fire. Fire quality standards ARD 3. We are welcoming and inclusive. We CAMP FIRE LEGACY invite children, youth and adults regardless of Camp Fire was founded over 100 years ago when race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, Charlotte and Luther Gulick realized girls in the sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. early 1900s had nowhere to go but into the kitchen. Camp Fire programs are designed to provide W And they wanted more. Girls wanted to build fires, coeducational activities for all youth. Youth find shoot arrows, camp out and have their own voice a safe and inclusive place to explore the and choice. So the Gulicks founded Camp Fire uniqueness of who they are, to master Girls. In 1975, we opened our arms to everybody- important life skills, to share with peers and girls and boys of all backgrounds, traditions and adults, and to develop assets that experts beliefs. assert are essential to the process of building character and maturity. We require no oath or participation in rituals that may create barriers OR to inclusiveness. F 1 STARFLIGHT TRAIL STARTER FORWARD OUR CORE VALUES 4. We build youth and adult partnerships. Camp Fire programs are about doing “with” • We believe that children and youth are our youth, not about delivering “to” youth. Youth most precious resources. and adults work together in partnership to • We believe in an approach to youth design, implement and evaluate what they do. development that builds assets and Through participation where they have voice empowers individuals. and direction, Camp Fire youth form lasting • We believe that the best youth development relationships, a sense of belonging and occurs in small groups where children and appreciation, and a feeling of emotional youth are actively involved in creating their commitment by adults, both inside and outside own learning. the family circle. Research shows that young people in the early years need opportunities to • We are committed to coeducation, providing be involved in positive activities with parents opportunities for boys, girls and families to and family members. As they mature, they develop together. need the support of caring adults outside the • We provide caring, trained mentors to work family circle. Camp Fire programming is with children and youth. designed to provide opportunities to build • We are inclusive, welcoming children, youth those lasting relationships with parents and and adults regardless of race, religion, with other adults. socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. 5. We provide service to others. From its • We believe in the power of nature to awaken early history, Camp Fire has been known as a a child’s senses, curiosity and desire to service organization. That is still true today. learn. Service is a major component of all Camp Fire • We foster leadership, engaging children and programs. Councils provide innovative and youth to give service and make decisions in diverse programs that are responsive to a democratic society. specific needs of their community and engage • We provide safe, fun and nurturing the support and cooperation of other environments for children and youth. community leaders and organizations in their • We enrich parents’ and other adults’ lives by efforts. Camp Fire provides youth and families expanding their skills and encouraging them with an awareness of the community and its to share their talents and build relationships needs and an opportunity to participate in the with children and youth.