Get in the Game Read! Teen Summer Reading 2016•Summer is marketing time –use it as an opportunity to build a teen advisory board •Start sooner to recruit new members and have

Get in the Game – Read!Teen Summer Reading2016

Jonathan Dolce, MLS

Margee Unger, Youth ServicesAstor County LibraryAstor, FL

Who we are

• Jonathan Dolce, been involved in children’s services since 1993, Volusia County, Maitland Public Library, Athens Regional Library and now Astor County Library

• Margee Unger, Head, Youth Services, Astor County Library

Planning your Teen Summer Reading Program – Teen Volunteers• Teens are not just participants/attendees

• Summer is marketing time – use it as an opportunity to build a teen advisory board

• Start sooner to recruit new members and have the Teen Advisory Board aid in the implementation of teen summer reading!

• Incentives can include exclusive party(ies) for Teen Advisory Board members and their friends/family, like a summer dance party just for them and a guest or two

• Oh, and not to mention references, recommendations and community service hours..!

Teen Summer Reading Program –Teen Volunteers – Highlight them!

Teen Summer Reading Program –Teen Volunteers & their roles

• Teen Advisory Board – Deltona example

• Committees

oDecorating

oBulletin board(s)

oProgramming

oCollection Development

oNewsletter

oDigital Media Crew - photos and videos



• Teen Advisory Board – Maitland example

• Solid core of volunteers

• Volunteers aided in set up, break down and implementation of teen and youth programming

• Volunteers created dramatic presentations or portions of presentations and performed them as a part of summer reading programs; all year-round, actually.



Teen Advisory Board – Athens example

• Teen volunteers were utilized for aiding younger participants in a workshop for creating a shadow puppet show for touring all of Athens-Clarke County libraries

• Teens aided in the creation of the show, as well as in the set up, performance and clean up of the show’s debut at Pinewoods Library, Athens, GA


• Teen Advisory Board – Athens example

Gaming @ the Library!Board game tournament

• Use leaderboard format

• Consider combining board game tourney with electronic gaming – make it a big event!

• Top prizes could be a new copy of the game itself, gaming gift cards (GameStop for example)

• Hunger Games board game/movie event example

• Chess is a board game! Start a chess club – volunteer from community to aid in teaching and delivery

Gaming @ the Library!• Life-Sized Gaming

• Live Clue example

Video Gaming @ the Library!

Tournaments

• Use leaderboard format for tracking player progress

• Ask Friends to sponsor prizes, such as Game Stop gift cards and or actual games

• Utilize several platforms and monitors/screens, invite participants to bring in their own platforms, games



Tips and observations from an expert!

• Have your popular systems in place with plenty of cool games

• Be ready and be organized!

• Marketing is key – two in-house displays

• Had the most success when we focused our events around a tournament and advertised it as such to local middle and schools

• Had best success with multiple mini tourneys leading to different kids competing for uber prize

Retro Video Gaming @ the Library!

Passive programs as Apps!

• This portion created by Astor Library’s very own Ben Hembree! [email protected]

Just Dance Competition

Just Dance – Fitness!

Three 30 minute sessions• Fitness Mode• Fitness Dance• Workout Mode

Muggle Quidditch

U.S. Quidditch Rules Adaptations for High School

High School Quidditch (players approximately 14-18 years old) is played with rules almost identical to the standard USQ rules outlined in the rulebook. The key difference is the elimination of tackling for this age group. Tackling as described in section 6.3.8. (the act of wrapping a player and bringing him to the ground) is not permitted for high school teams, and any tackling is illegal in high school play. All other rules and regulations outlined in section 6.3 (Physical Contact) must be followed.

Muggle Quidditch

Muggle Quidditch in 2 Minutes Complete Muggle’s Guide to Quidditch

https://youtu.be/MCVveCH81T8

https://youtu.be/ocy9uXXDE8M

Paper Football – let’s make one!

Paper Football – Game On!

• Get creative with the tabletop!

• Use a yardstick to count the plays (up to 20)

• Put team names on, add icons/logos – how about some library ads?

• Keep track of downs

Paper Football – game on!

48" x 24"

Paper Football – game on!

Mind & Body Wellness – Improv GamesMASH-UP and Audience Participation!

• Take chapter 9 and apply Improv Games to their suggested headings

Conclusion

• Dynamic programs are possible—without breaking the bank!

• Use what you have in new and different ways

• Don’t be afraid to try new things alongside old standards

• Educate and or include parents, too!

• Tap into community resources and performers

• Have FUN!

Keep in touch!

Jonathan Dolce

[email protected]

Tel: 352-759-9938

Margee Unger Ben Hembree

[email protected] [email protected]

Tel: 352-759-9913 Tel: 352-759-9913

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Get in the Game Read! Teen Summer Reading 2016•Summer is marketing time –use it as an opportunity to build a teen advisory board •Start sooner to recruit new members and have