Being a teenager is a time of tremendous possibilities however stress, anxiousness, and depression can turn those possibilities into mass confusion or worse. Teens struggle daily trying to fit in with their peers, perform athletically, and excel academically. Just being responsible or irresponsible can raise their stress levels and can cause a variety of unwelcome behaviors. It is important that youth receive open communication frequently allowing them time to explore their thoughts and feelings, find their voice, and realize “My life matters. My choices matter.” The goal of the Ware County Teen Maze is to address these and other issues empowering students to make the right choices.
The Ware County Teen Maze will take on a new format this year for all students at Ware County and Waycross Middle Schools. Students will realize the importance of choices when they witness a skit that portrays a party scene and car crash that leads to disastrous consequences. They will then enter the auditorium to hear a panel of community professionals address the consequences of the party and crash and offer solid advice on how to make good choices.
The entire community is welcome to attend Community Night on Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30 – 7:30 at Ware Middle School to view the party scene and car crash and meet our panel of professionals. Our collaborative partners will have information tables available with giveaways and the Waycross Police Department will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs!
Students at Ware Middle will experience Teen Maze on Thursday, October 7th and at Waycross Middle on Friday, October 8th. Teen Maze is a project of the collaborative partners of the Ware Children’s Initiative, the Georgia Family Connection Partnership collaborative for Ware County.
For more information contact: Gail Seifert, Coordinator, Ware Children’s Initiative
912-816-5317
