The teens create their own newspaper. The newspaper is supposed to be their mouthpiece, which comes (as much as possible) uncensored to the public.
The newspaper can be made for youth group, teen meeting, or camp
Duration /Timeframe:
Three to six teen occasions
Suitable for:
Group size does not matter; the only thing that should be involved for each rubric is no more than four teens.
Auxiliaries:
Caricatures to cut out in the six folders "Printable Graphic Templates", Evang. Werbedienst, Zurich
Materials needed:
Photos, caricatures, texts, computer, photocopier, cutting machine, Bostitch, div. office supplies
Costs:
Copies, photos, etc.
Execution of the project:
- Splitting the newspaper into different sections
- Teenies will be distributed among the departments
- Other duties: Editor-in-chief, lay-out, draftsmen, graphic designers, computer specialists, printer/copier
Important notes:
This project needs a lot of perseverance and motivation by the leaders. May need to offer another program in parallel for teens who do not enjoy writing, interviewing, etc.
Source credits
Content: Teenie working group, Margrit Hugentobler and Thomas Alder
copyright: BESJ Fällanden www.besj.ch
image: Forum Child www.forum-kind.ch
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