PROGRAM OVERVIEW:The fear of failure, rejection and humiliation are just a few of the fears that can paralyze, discourage, or destroy our dreams. We could dare to challenge those fears, but too often the pressure seems too great and we look for an easy way out. Some become paralyzed by their fears, often turning to drugs & alcohol to cope. DARE TO MOVE is de-signed to encourage students to live their lives to the fullest in spite of their fears. Students will gain the confidence to move in the right direction with their lives; they will learn to take control of the challenges confronting them on a daily basis.

GROUP DISCUSSION

OBJECTIVES:DARE TO MOVE will challenge students to work hard, calculate the risks, and take action to reach their goals and dreams. Your students will discover that courage is not the absence of fear, but the judgment that something else is more important than fear. Living courageously means making the decisions that are right for you and not the decisions that you think others want you to make. It takes courage to stand up to those bullying others and to say “NO” to smok-ing, drugs and alcohol. It takes courage to encourage those who need help, and to be a friend to those in need of one. 1. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: OPENING SCENES TO DARE TO MOVE What does courage

mean to you? Does someone need to have super powers like Iron Man to act courageously? How do those who live courageously approach the obstacles before them? Those who seem courageous appear to be fearless and able to do amazing things.

Courage is demonstrated through our actions. It is how we live our lives. Talk about those you feel act courageously in your community. What are some of the common activities or motivations they exhibit? Even though they appear to be fearless, do you think they have fears? What motivates someone to ignore their fears and dare to move forward to achieve a goal or stand their ground?

2. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: DISTORTED FEARS – THE BIG ZIT SKIT This section of the program shows a girl with a blemish that her sister can barely see. The girl is consumed with her tiny imper-fection. The more she focuses on it, the larger it seems, until finally it explodes.

Have you ever noticed how real or imagined blemishes (faults) seem to get bigger the more you focus on them? It’s a common reaction. We notice a small imperfection in ourselves and believe that everyone around us notices it as well. When this happens, our fears, if left unchecked, can begin controlling every aspect of our lives. Oddly enough, those around us never even considered that imperfection we viewed as being so large. Have the students give examples of what can happen when we are preoccupied with our physical imperfections. Talk about how these types of fears can control our lives.

3. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: SCENE FROM “TO SAVE A LIFE” – ROGER FEELS REJECT-ED Roger and Jake planned to get together after a basketball game for pizza. However, immediately after the game, Jake was invited to a party with the popular people. This is a great opportunity for Jake. Unfortu-nately, Roger is not allowed to come. Jake breaks his plans with Roger and heads to the party.

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Roger felt rejected and alone when Jake left him behind to go to a party with the popular people from school. Roger didn’t do anything wrong but ended up being rejected by his friend. It isn’t easy to dare to move forward when we feel like we’re going to lose or be hurt. Talk about the courage it takes to extend friendship to another person knowing you may be rejected. What should we do when we feel rejected? How can we exhibit courage at a time like that?

4. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH JAMES James Magana has been blind since birth. When he moved to a new school he could have tried to blend in with the crowd, but instead he joined the wrestling team. He worried that his handicap might negatively affect the team’s ability to compete. How-ever, he has become an inspiration to those around him and has motivated others on the team to excel.

James had never wrestled before attending high school. It took courage to go to that first team practice. It took cour-age to step out of his comfort zone to try something new. What do we admire about the courage James exhibits on and off the wrestling mat? Why is it difficult for us to try something new? When considering attempting something new, like James did, what are we fearful of and what can we do to summon the courage needed to overcome that fear?

5. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH MARQUEL Marquel Carter is a three sport athlete. He is working hard to break the athlete stereotype by becoming a straight “A” student who is also fluent in speaking Japanese. He is not afraid of what others think of him. He works hard at making his own decisions to create the life of his choosing. He is driven to excel on and off the field, desiring to be who he is and influence others to do the same.

Marquel enjoys athletic sports but it is important to him for others to view him as more than just a jock. He works hard at doing well at whatever he attempts. He gives everything 100% with a belief in his abilities and a passionate desire to be successful. Talk about how our fears can inhibit us from asking questions or giving answers in the classroom. What are we afraid will happen if we ask a silly question or give a wrong answer? How is this fear controlling our ac-tions at school? How do our fears create doubt in our ability to perform well on a test or in a sport?

6. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN Jordan Allen liked the idea of mak-ing movies. He started creating them as a freshman in high school. At first, he wasn’t very good at it but he didn’t let his lack of skills or success stop him from continuing to make movies. Jordan’s confidence in his filmmaking skills grew over the next couple of years. He started checking into what it would take to get into a filmmaking school. To raise money for college, Jordan entered a film in a national film contest. Despite his early failures, his persistence and practice at making films paid off. He won the contest.

Jordan had his share of filmmaking problems. At first, his films were not very good. He could have given up and decided that filmmaking was not his thing but he courageously dared to continue on learning from his successes and failures. When you dare to move toward your dreams you will probably encounter a few setbacks or failures along the way. What can you learn from Jordan’s attitude toward failure? Why do so many give up when they encounter failures rather than persevering, learning from their failures, and continuing on to achieve success?

7. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT Robert has dealt with epilepsy for most of his life. He was forced to drop out of high school when his seizures became more frequent. The sei-zures, along with the medication he takes to control them, have slowed his ability to speak and have made it difficult for him to comprehend certain materials. Despite these difficulties he is daring to make a difference for those with epilepsy. He is actively involved in educating others about epilepsy in the community and works hard to raise money for those who battle this disorder.

Robert could focus his attention on the difficulties he encounters because of his epilepsy but he has chosen to make a difference in his community to help others fighting this disorder. What do we admire about someone like Robert who cares about others like this? Talk about the courage it takes to persevere in life with an ongoing illness.

8. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA Jessica has epilepsy. The medicines she takes to control the epilepsy do not affect her as much as Robert’s. She is still able to attend school. However, this has created a different set of problems for her. Those at school do not understand the seizures

she endures. They pick on her and cut her down, considering her to be quite strange. This bullying activity is taking a toll on her and going to school each day has become quite challenging.

Why do people pick on those who are different? Why do people pick on those with handicaps or disabilities? What should you do when you hear or see someone being picked on? Talk about the courage it takes to face those who are not friendly or may ridicule you on a daily basis.

9. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: BULLYING SEGMENT – MUSE SONG – “UPRISING” The song lyrics state, “They will not force us. They will stop degrading us. They will not control us. And we will be victorious.” Students comment about the importance of daring to help those who are being bullied. This segment challenges us to make a difference in the lives of those who may feel left out, alone, and bullied.

It takes courage to step up and help those who are being bullied but it is the right thing to do. You can make a differ-ence by telling an adult, making a scene, or helping the victim escape the situation. Talk about bullying you witness around your school and possible methods you can use to stop the bullying. What would you like others to do for you if they witnessed someone bullying you? 10. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH KYLE On December 18, 2008, Kyle Merrill

was riding in a car with his brother and three other friends. The driver lost control of the car and crashed. Kyle’s brother and two of the other boys were tragically killed. Miraculously Kyle and another passenger survived. Kyle’s brother did not appear to be drunk but he was not sober enough to have been driving a car. Kyle’s world was shaken. He lost interest in school and questioned why he even survived. He was stuck in a depression until it dawned on him how much his brother enjoyed living. Kyle dared to move forward with his life, challenging himself to work hard to honor his brother. Kyle soon became a stand out leader in the classroom and on the football field. He is an example of character and strength to those around him.

Drugs and alcohol can alter your lifestyle in an instant. Kyle’s brother lost his life and Kyle was lucky to have survived. Talk about why we don’t take the dangers of drugs and alcohol seriously until something tragic happens. Kyle went through some serious emotional trauma dealing with his brother’s death. It has taken a tremendous amount of cour-age for him to bounce back from this loss to become a role model for those at school. Talk about what we can learn from Kyle’s experience and the courage it takes to dare to move forward through a difficult situation. Discuss the importance of saying “no” to drugs and alcohol. What should a person do if they are about to get into a car which is being driven by a person who has been drinking alcohol?

11. SECTION OF SHOW TO DISCUSS: INTERVIEW WITH FAYTH Fayth Wallace graduated high school and started her first year of college at age 15. Becoming a college student at a young age was easier than what she had to overcome prior to that. Fayth is legally deaf with very little hearing in only one ear. Her father is partially paralyzed and when Fayth was ten, her mother became quite ill and was unable to work. Fayth did the cooking and cleaning for the family at that time. Through it all she has maintained a positive attitude and courageously takes on whatever challenges life throws her way.

Fayth has encountered her share of problems in life but has continued to maintain a positive can-do attitude. She dares to move forward with her life making the best of what she has and is determined to succeed. Talk about the courage it would take to care for your parents at a young age.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS:

You don’t need to have super powers like the Iron Man, Robin Hood, or the A-Team to live courageously. What you need is the desire to excel and improve who you are. Courage is the determination to achieve a goal despite the fear you are feeling. Those who live courageously dare to move beyond their failures to achieve success and have a desire to help others along the way.

DARE TO MOVE is a Camfel Production. This Discussion Guide may be copied for educational purposes only. For more information regarding DARE TO MOVE or other Camfel programs please go to www.camfel.com or contact: Camfel Productions, 15709 Arrow Hwy., Suite #2, Irwindale, CA 91706 1-800-5-CAMFEL

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Program Description:

Our fears can dominate our lives and control the decisions we make, but we don’t have to give into them. Those who live courageously have a desire to excel and improve who they are. They move forward in life with a determination to achieve a goal despite the fear they are feeling. Those who live courageously dare to move beyond their failures to achieve success and have the desire to help others along the way.

A. Daring to Face Our Fears

1. Too often we allow our fears to control the decisions we make. Some of those fears are real, and we can conquer them with a well thought out and cautious plan. However, most of our fears are completely blown out of proportion, dominating our lives and motivating us to make poor decisions.

2. Courage is not the absence of fear but the judgment that something is more important than fear.

B. Daring to Help Others

1. Bullies prey on those who are fearful. They pick on those they feel they can control.

2. There is probably someone around you who is being bullied or feels like they do not fit in with the group. It takes courage to help those being bullied or to reach out and help those feeling left out, but you can do it.

C. DaringtoOvercomeDifficultSituations

1. There will always be those who are pressuring you to make poor decisions, like skipping school, smoking, or consuming drugs or alcohol. It takes courage to say “NO” to those types of choices, but it is worth it.

2. Courage is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

3. Being courageous is not about winning or losing. Those with courage dare to step up to a challenge and give it their best effort.

4. It’s time to rise up and dare to move toward those challenges in front of you - courageously excelling

and pushing yourself to become the best that you can be.

DARE TO MOVE is a Camfel Production. This Discussion Guide may be copied for educational purposes only. For more information regarding DARE TO MOVE or other Camfel programs please go to www.camfel.com or contact: Camfel Productions, 15709 Arrow Hwy., Suite #2, Irwindale, CA 91706. 1-800-5-CAMFEL.

Worksheet

1) Think of someone you consider to be courageous. What do you think motivates them to stand their ground or to move forward to achieve a goal?

2) What is one of the fears you have and how does that fear alter the decisions you make? What can you do to courageously move forward despite this fear?

3) Bullying is something no one should have to deal with. Unfortunately however, most of us do. Think of someone around you who is being picked on at school. What can you do to help this person feel better about themselves? What can you do to help them not only endure the bullying, but overcome it as well?

4) Kyle survived a horrific car accident. Alcohol had impeded the driver’s ability to make good decisions. As a result of the accident, Kyle went through some serious emotional trauma. However, he has now summoned the courage necessary to move forward with his life. What can you learn from his situation?

5) Fayth has maintained a positive attitude about life despite the difficult circumstances she has endured. What difficulties are you encountering this school year? How can you exercise the courage seen in Fayth to help you excel and overcome the difficulties in your life?

DARE TO MOVE is a Camfel Production. This Discussion Guide may be copied for educational purposes only. For more information regarding DARE TO MOVE or other Camfel programs please go to www.camfel.com or contact: Camfel Productions, 15709 Arrow Hwy., Suite #2, Irwindale, CA 91706. 1-800-5-CAMFEL.