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“GivaGeta is something simple that my counselors can take and teach on the go.”

- Julie T., Camp Director

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Why Camps use GivaGeta?

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  1. For interactive processing tools to teach character development, core values, life skills and positive behavior in a fun-filled subtle way.
  2. To create teachable moments directed to foster a higher level of individual understanding within a group setting
  3. For groups of any size, playing cards come in 3 sizes, 4 editions Learn More…
  4. To get kids involved in working on conflict resolution and behavior modification
  5. Because participation within the GivaGeta activities will collectively engage the kids’ multiple senses and multiple intelligences which is understood to expand content recognition and memorization by up to 85%
  6. To engage The 7 Kinds of Smart by Thomas Armstrong, PhD.
    1. WORD SMART: Expressing your verbal intelligence
    2. PICTURE SMART: Thinking with your mind’s eye
    3. SELF SMART: Developing your intrapersonal intellect
    4. MUSIC SMART: Making the most of your melodic mind
    5. BODY SMART: Using your KINESTHETIC intelligence
    6. LOGIC SMART: Calculating your mathematical and scientific abilities
    7. PEOPLE SMART: Connecting with your SOCIAL SENSE
  7. It shares responsibility of character education between kids and facilitators
  8. To enhance reading and math skills
  9. For great “on the go” highly portable, fanny-pack activities
  10. To help clarify and understand important values to guide their actions and to provide a foundation for sound decision-making
  11.  To create opportunities for moral action
  12.  To encourage kids to become more sociable
  13.  It is “completely attention-grabbing”
  14.  It’s a Rainy Day Life-Saver!
  15.  GivaGeta is contagious and unforgettable
  16.  GivaGeta cards are FUN and they work!
  17.  They were created for kids by a kid
  18.  Because they are simple, unique and powerful

How Camps are using The GivaGeta Collection

  1. Just as a regular deck of cards
  2. For an innovative, simple and powerful educational processing tool designed with a systematic, yet flexible approach to character education that engages kids in a fun-filled subtle way
  3. To supplement your camp curriculum or strategy for enhancing your social skills programs, such as:
    1. “Learning for Life”
    2. PBS (Positive Behavior Support)
  4. As kind little reminders as rewards for demonstrating positive character values
  5. For Morning Assemble, Flag, Organize days and events around “GivaGeta Kindness Messages”
  6. Standard deck for each camper
  7. Standard deck for bunks/cabins: down time, pre-lights out fun and learning
  8. Standard deck for each counselor to have as an instant, anytime, anywhere activity and processing tool
  9. The GIANT or Oversize decks of The World’s Kindest Playing Cards are used for unique Character Development, Core Value, PBS and Social Skills programming activities
  10. Coupled with the GivaGeta Smiles™ Programming Book Give Teamwork … Get Results - Playing with a Full Deck of The World’s Kindest Playing Cards™ by Michelle Cummings, MS, Jim & Jackie Cantoni, Remie Ferreira
    Experiential Outcome Based Programming Activities include:
    1. Get to know you - Ice Breakers & Mixers
    2. Team-building
    3. Processing & Debriefing
    4. Building Trust and Diversity
    5. Time Fillers
    6. Energizing Activities
  11. For fun Staff Orientation that transfers right over to the kids
  12. For resale at their Canteen/Camp Store
  13. To start or end the day with a smile

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  1. Shop Online
  2. Provide workshops and a mentor program to train staff/counselors or assemble your camp for GivaGeta Team Building.
  3. Resell at your Canteen/Camp Store
  4. Personalized Products
  5. Brochure (insert pic and link)
  6. Camp Value Pack
  7. Fundraise
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