TUESDAY
Day 2- 7th December 2010
Messages of the Day:
Theme: "We GLOW when we work together."
Quotes: "There is no 'I' in TEAM."
"Together Everyone Achieves More!"
Healthy Living: What is Sex?
Sex is an important topic to discuss, especially with girls who are going through puberty and are reaching sexual maturity. This session created an avenue of discussion about sex, key terms used when talking about sex, reasons people should choose to have sex, reasons people should choose not to have sex and questions that should be answered before deciding to have sex. This forum allowed girls to discuss a very sensitive issue which isn't readily discussed with students, male or female, in Uganda.
Arts and Crafts: Create Your Own Team Symbol
In this exercise, the girls created flags that represented each team and their mascot.
They were encouraged to brainstorm design ideas separately, then come together as a team to choose the design elements for their large flag. Emphasis was placed on making the design unique, coming to a decision as a group, and involving each member of the team. Reinforcing lessons from other sessions such as teamwork, assertiveness, and self esteem in a more relaxed environment allowed the girls to practice new skills while still having fun.
Teamwork: Condom Demonstration
In this session participants will learn the importance of condom use. As condoms provide an efficient barrier—if used properly—from the exchange of bodily fluids, it is important that people learn and understand the proper techniques of condom use to aid in prevention of displeasing consequences from unprotected sex.
Since HIV and other STIs are usually obtained through sex as well as pregnancy, not having sex is a good way to prevent these outcomes. If someone has sex, latex condoms are a good barrier to protect one from coming in contact with sexual fluids. Ask if anyone has seen a condom. Discuss what is known, feared and correct misconceptions. Be sure to express that condoms are not 100% effective, but this is usually due to inconsistent use or not being used correctly.
Throughout the session emphasis was placed on the use of condoms for the protection of all individuals. The importance of condoms as a means of protection of life is integral and the safety and well-being of the campers is the ultimate goal.
Lifeskills: How to Be a Good Friend
- A good friend shows respect, responsibility, understanding, caring, effort and truthfulness.
- A good friend helps you, thinks about you and works together.
- It is normal to have a crush on someone, but a crush is not the same as love
- Feelings of love can make us do dangerous things, for example, have sex without a condom.
- Boys and girls can be friends without having sex.