The next session for Girl Scout Juniors also focused on discerning what is and is not an emergency. They reviewed the 3 C’s of an Emergency: Check, Call, and Care. Allison then had them make skits about an emergency to reinforce the steps they had learned. It was clear that some of the Girl Scouts had a penchant for performance, as one group reenacted a kidnapping in progress! In addition to some of the same basics covered in the session for Brownies, the Juniors also learned how to take care of someone who is sick. First, the girls went over what type of treatment is best for different illnesses and symptoms, such as colds, fevers, and stomach bugs. Next, Allison reviewed anaphylaxis and asthma, and taught the girls how EpiPens and asthma inhalers work. This session also had a focus on the outdoors, going over different types of bites and identifying the difference between poisonous and venomous animals.
The last session of the day was geared toward Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Since many girls in those age groups babysit, the session focused on tending to infants and children. To prepare, the girls had the opportunity to practice the Heimlich maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, on a CPR infant manikin!
“My hope is that they leave knowing they can do more than they ever thought they could and that they feel confident that they know what to do in an emergency,” Instructor Allison said. “After all, the first step to dealing with an emergency is staying calm! I also think it helps bolster their commitment to helping others.”
