ThinkBig Registration DEADLINE TOMORROW

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ThinkBig Kids@Nature community is a program led by Dr. Alfred Merrill, a Biology professor, where he and the students take inner city children and youth to outdoor activities a time or two each month, and the community meets once a week for 45 minutes to 1 hour in an informal setting in or near the residence hall that houses the community, with refreshments provided.  (Please note: ThinkBig is only for students who intend to live in campus housing for the 2013-14 academic year)  You can get more information about the program at www.thinkbig.gatech.edu.

Most communities meet on Tuesday or Thursday starting in the late afternoon or early evening, and all meet weekly. Registration deadline is Feb. 28 at 11:58 PM at the GT Housing web site. Students who have previously signed up for Housing can access their applications and amend them to join a ThinkBig community until 11:58 pm on Thursday, Feb. 28.

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What volunteers will do? Community members will accompany inner city young people on hikes and other outings to outdoor locations, working with the children and youth on learning to enjoy, understand, and appreciate nature.
Meetings are at the group's convenience - usually starting at 4:00, 5:00, or 6:00 pm.

Skills needed? No special skills, as outings are not designed to include rigorous outdoor activities. An appreciation for nature and the desire to work with children in the outdoors are essential.

Training provided? A background check and membership in the Sierra Club are required to join this community. Dr. Merrill will provide an overview of the goals and methods of the program as well as ongoing participation in group discussions and leadership of group outings.

Numbers of hours/days per week? 45 min. to 1 hour meetings once a week, outings once or twice a month.

Length of commitment? One academic year from Fall Semester, 2013 through Spring Semester, 2014

Compensation? On-campus residents pay a $150 per semester fee to join a community, which covers meetings, transportation, outings, and other program costs.  
Transportation is provided.

ThinkBig is a program co-sponsored by the Department of Housing and the Center for Academic Enrichment, with Housing coordination provided by Holly Shikano, 404-385-4184 and program coordination provided by Sally Hammock, 404-385-8545.

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