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Smashing ANTs: Kid Empowerment is a wonderful program lead by Nancy Sheain the president and founder of Building Futures. Through a variety of fun activities, kids will learn how to deal with those pesky ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts). Kids enjoy this program so much that they barely realize they’re gaining life strategies.

The purpose of this Smashing ANTs™ Program is to provide children with a toolkit of success, self-management and self-esteem strategies, so no matter what comes their way, they can handle it! It’s also a great way to help kids prepare for the challenging school years to come.

Each summer session will include all the content of the After School Program, SA: Kid Empowerment Program Level 1 and Level 2.

Preregistration and payment is required.

Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $20 per child.

Any questions, please feel free to call Nancy Sheain at 410-707-6288 or

email at Info@BuildingFutures.biz.

New Session - Elementary School Children
                                    Grades 2 - 5

Kahler Hall

Columbia, MD

June 16, 2008 – June 20, 2008

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fee: $210 per student (Materials Included)

Limit 5 – 10 Students (small class size to ensure maximum attention/participation)

Sorry, this session is closed, please check out other sessions.

Session One - Elementary School Children
                                    Grades 2 - 5

Kahler Hall

Columbia, MD

June 23, 2008 – June 27, 2008

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fee: $210 per student (Materials Included)

Limit 5 – 10 Students (small class size to ensure maximum attention/participation)

Sorry, this session is closed, please check out other sessions.

Session Two - Elementary School Children
                                    Grades 2 - 5

Kahler Hall

Columbia, MD

July7, 2008 – July 11, 2008

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fee: $210 per student (Materials Included)

Limit 5 – 10 Students (small class size to ensure maximum attention/participation)

Session Three - Middle School Children
                                   

Kahler Hall

Columbia, MD

July 14, 2008 – July 18, 2008

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fee: $210 per student (Materials Included)

Limit 5 – 10 Students (small class size to ensure maximum attention/participation)

Experiential Learning:

50% Fun Activities &

50% Discovery Discussion

What parents are saying:

• Excellent - she's definitely more positive!
• Excellent - he seems less negative and happier and overall more positive which is what we hoped for!
• Excellent - I have noticed my child use some techniques to smash negative thoughts especially while playing with friends and her sister.

Topics Include:

• Thought Awareness
• Negative Effect of Negative Thoughts
• Positive Thinking Effect
• 3 ANT Species to Guard Against
• 6 Unique ANT Smashing Strategies
• Communication Skills for ANT Prevention
• Power Over Thought
• Positive Power
• 7 Additional ANT Smashing Strategy
• ANT Species Awareness
• 4 Additional ANT Species to Guard Against

What parents are saying:

• Excellent - The biggest change was an understanding and means to talk about what an ANT is, why it is important to smash them, and different techniques for dealing with them.
• Excellent - ... handles his problems better. He also has a more positive look at new activities.