Martial Arts School Teaches Daisy Scouts Courage and Strength
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Daisy Scout Troop 8007
My student Hannah Pittman and I were very happy to donate our time last month to help Daisy Scout Troop 8007 learn about strength and courage at our martial arts school in Poway. Courage and Strength was the topic they needed to learn in order for them to receive their red petal.
We talked about how being strong can be physical or inner strength and what it means to have the courage to be strong and do the right thing for ourselves and others. We went over how to stay safe, how to be strong, and how to be assertive. And, of course we had some fun drills and exercises that reinforced those lessons. It’s important they learn to stand up for themselves and others by physically demonstrating and saying “no” if they feel endangered and also learning how to safely ask for help from parents and teachers, when they or others need it.
Girl Scout Daisies meet in groups of 5 to 10 with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and their communities.
I am always happy to volunteer my time in the community and I encourage my students to do the same. I enjoy speaking and demonstrating safety techniques to groups of all ages, from Girl Scouts to Elementary and Middle Schools as well as Women’s Organizations and Senior Centers. If you know of an organization who would be interested, please have them give me a call #858-486-0059.
Photo shows from left to right: Daisy Scouts Cassie Ferguson, Paige Hartung, Danielle Corrao, Kaitlyn Foley, Lauren Marvuglio, Erin Kalinsky. Instructor Tony Whetstine and his student, Hannah Pittman.
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