In a final culmination of Bolton Central School’s Peer
Mentoring program, the group spent their last day at Camp Echo Lake in
Warrensburg participating in a variety of final teambuilding and celebratory
activities. The program, led by School
Psychologist Terry Begly, was developed to engage older students to collaborate
with younger students through activities meant to increase peer mentorship and
boost self- confidence.
Throughout this year, student mentors met two times per
month with their mentees. During each
mentoring session, the students participated in activities that focused on a
variety of developmental assets including building self-esteem and confidence,
improving grades, study skills and academic achievement, setting achievable
goals, respecting individual differences, and working cooperatively to resolve
conflict.
To learn more about this program or to become a student
mentor, please contact Terry Begly, School Psychologist.
