BOOSTER SESSION
Purpose
Booster sessions are used to reinforce the skills learned in the stepfamily class and is one way to provide ongoing support (a grant requirement) to the couples/families who attend the class.
Guidelines
Every course series needs a booster session 4-6 weeks after completion of lesson 6
Agencies are responsible for facilitating and paying for the booster session with grant funds.
Please keep attendance using the master attendance sheet used for the 6 classes.
Guidelines (continued)
We provide an outline of the “Straw Activity”
Another option is the USU Ropes course Each agency will need to plan and
advertise the booster session well in advance.
Helpful to give a flyer at the end of lesson 6
Contact families a week before the session to remind them.
This activity is for the entire family.
Straw Tower Family Activity
Review booster activity handout Provide supplies for each family to build
a straw tower The objective (and corresponding
evaluation) of the activity is to build family closeness communication problem solving
Ropes Course
You are still in charge Plan ahead Contact: Patrick Bentley
(435) [email protected]
He will have activity options and will get more information to better serve you.
Guidelines for Success!
Make it fun! Meet the objectives (read over the
participant’s booster evaluation beforehand)
You can be flexible Provide a nice a meal (remember that all
expenditures for this year must be made before Sept 29th)
Final Note
Each adult participant will need to fill out an evaluation
If you have an additional activity that you would rather use and it meets the booster session objectives—you can contact your project manager for approval
Any Questions??
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