THE ADVENTURER FAMILY
NETWORK
Sharon Wallace-Wilson
MSN/Ed, RN
Adventurer Zone C Administrator
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Objectives
 At the end of this session, the attendee will:
 Define the term family network
 Discuss the composition of the plan
 Relate the need for a family network to your club
 Recognize the advantages of the family network
 Express understanding of the presented information
 Plan to start a family network for your adventurer club
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Outline
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Definition
Introducing the Idea
Rewards for parents
Planning a meeting
Sample program
 Possible topics
 Themes
 Subtopics
 Advantages of The Family Network
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INTRODUCTION
 Philosophy of the Adventurer Club
 Two objectives of the club:
 Improve their understanding of what
makes families strong
 Develop parental support for the
training of children
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BACKGROUND - PURPOSE
The Adventurer Club exists for
the purpose of supporting
parents in the task of raising
children for Jesus Christ.
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Reminders
 The world of the Adventurer-age
child is centered around the family.
 In order to change children's lives
for God, the cooperation of the
parents and family must be
enlisted, wherever possible
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Families : Definition
Two or more people who share
goals and values
Have long-term commitments
to one another
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Family Network
 The Adventurer Family Network is:
 A regular event
 An opportunity
 Parent-based
 Worthwhile
 Simple to start
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Advantages of Family Network
 Improved Communication
 Family Atmosphere
 Increased Commitment
 Improved Participation
 Improve Social Skills and Habits
 Spread of Information
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Steps for Organizing an AFN
 Learn about the AFN
 Have a talk with Adventurer staff and
parents
 Talk with your local Pastor
 Review the suggested topics in year #1
 Determine when you want to start and
plan the first program
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Steps to organize an AFN cont’d
 Distribute attractive flyers to all parents
 Solicit parents input
 Make a schedule of planned meetings
 Plan first meeting
 Advertise the meetings
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Attracting Parents to AFN
 Obligation
 Time of meeting
 Childcare
 Personal invitation
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Attracting Parents to AFN cont’d
Attractive advertisement
Solicit help of the church to advertise
Attractive plans
Media advertisement
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Network Reward
Award Pin
Adventurer Class Pins
Awarded at investiture
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Award Criteria
Attendance at Network Meetings
Supporting the Adventurer Club
leadership
Participation in Adventurer Club
functions
Child participation and investiture in
Adventurer Club Class
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Planning an AFN Meeting
Keep the goal in mind
Positive reinforcement for parents
Communicate not lecture
Have a main event, remember the interests
Use projector, Power Points to aid presentation
Demonstration of key points
Support group anyone?
Plan follow-up activities
Joint venture with Family life and Youth ministries
Emphasize prayer
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Curriculum
 Four Year Cycle Themes
 Family Relationship
 Anchoring in Christ
 The Developing Child
 Growing Through Challenges
Sub Topics are seminar titles
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Family Network Curriculum
 Year 1: Family Relationships
 Positive Parenting
 Family Fun Activities
 Time Management: Finding time for
what is important
 Respect is for Everyone
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Respect
“REMEMBER THAT
CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS
WHICH MUST BE
RESPECTED” AH 306
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Family Network Curriculum
 Year 1: Anchoring in Christ
 Leading Your Child to Christ
 Raising Kids Who Really Care
 Teaching Kids About Prayer
 Making Christian Standards Make
Sense
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Family Network Curriculum
 Year 1: The Developing Child
 Physical Development: Growing
Healthy Kids
 How Children Differ: Temperament
and Personality
 Teaching Kids About Sexuality
 Setting Realistic Expectations
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Family Network Curriculum cont’d
Year 1: Growing Through Challenges
 Discipline as Discipling: Sharing The
Victorious Christian Life
 Single Parenting
 Safety Issues in Today’s World
 Peer Pressure
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
 Family Relationships
 How Your Family of Origin Can Affect
Your Family Today
 Enhancing Sibling Relationships
 Growing a Support Network
 Strengthening Family Communication
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
 Anchoring Children in Christ
 Exploring Nature: God’s Second Book
 Helping Kids Deal With Prejudice
 Teaching Kids How to Use the Bible
 Positive Sabbath Keeping
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
 The Developing Child
 Social Development: Helping Your
Child Be a Friend
 Building Self-Esteem
 Teaching Kids About Money
 Play is for Real: Encouraging Healthy
Play
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
 Growing Through Challenges
 Constructive Discipline: Encouraging
Positive Behavior
 How to Thrive as a Non-Traditional
Family
 Raising Drug-Proof Kids
 Creative Conflict Resolution
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
 Family Relationships
 Styles of parenting
 Latchkey Kids and Other Child-care
Issues
 Keeping Marriage Fresh
 Family Meetings
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
 Anchoring Children in Christ
 Directing Your Child’s Spiritual
Growth
 Fostering a Mission Spirit
 Creative Family Worships
 Occult, New Age and Kids
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
The Developing Child
Emotional Development:
Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional
Health
Developing Talents and Gifts
Teaching About Work and
Responsibility
Preparing Kids for Adulthood in
the 21st Century
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
 Growing
Through Challenges
 Dealing Positively With Negative
Behavior
 Nurturing the Special Needs Child
 What You Need to Know About Child
Abuse
 Stress and the Family
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
 Family Relationships
 Family Bonding: Growing Warm
Relationships
 Changing Family Roles
 Taking Care of You
 Encouraging Statements: Words that
Make a Difference
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Anchoring in Christ
Passing on Christian Values
Teaching Christian Courtesy
Growing a Spiritual Life: Involving
Kids in Private Devotions
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
The Developing Child
Teaching Kids to be Faithful
Stewards
Intellectual Development:
Learning in and Beyond School
Nurturing Creativity
Steps to Independence
Toys and Things for Kids
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Growing Through Challenges
 Anger Management for Parents and
Kids
 Dealing with Grief
 Guiding Entertainment Choices
 Family Finance
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Sample Program
 Topic: Teaching Kids About Sexuality
 Program Outcome: Parents will feel more
comfortable about when and how to talk to their
child about sex
 Prayer
 Activities : Watch Video/Game
 Snack
 Discussion
 Closing with Prayer
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Recommended Readings
 Flowers, Ron & Karen., Empowering Families to
Growth and Change, Advent Source,
#351252
 White, Ellen, G., Adventist Home
 White, Ellen G., Mind, Character and Personality
 Kuzma, Kay., Helping Kids Deal with Death
 White, Ellen, G., Child Guidance
 North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist,
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QUESTIONS ?
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CHALLENGE
ARE YOU READY TO START AN
ADVENTURER FAMILY
NETWORK IN YOUR CHURCH?
YES! I AM
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