Rebecca Crafts & Activities

1. This is a FREE event where all girls ages 8 and up can make 3 crafts inspired by the stories of the newest doll – Rebecca Rubin.

• Charity box
• Photo Frame
• Carousel Horse

You can also take a photo in front of an illustrated backdrop featuring Rebecca. Activities are available only during special days and times during the summer.

American Girl Dinner & Harbor Cruise

Enjoy a charming night in New York with your favorite Girl (doll). This experience includes a delicious dinner at the American Girl Cafe with an introduction to Rebecca Rubin. You will then enjoy a private cruise aboard the NYC Waterway Ferry, where you will see the City’s sparkling skyline and the majestic Statue of Liberty.

For ages 8 and up, 5 Cruises only and Reservations are required

Behind the Curtains: The History of Broadway

Explore the beginning of theater in New York City. You and your girl will visit the Museum of the City of New York for a private tour of Perform, an interactive exhibit with costumes, photographs, and more. This day includes a great meal at the American Girl Cafe.

For ages 8 and up, 3 days only & reservations are required

New York City History Tour

Girls can meet Rebecca Rubin, a lively girl growing up in 1914 on the Lower East Side. You will enjoy a fine meal at the American Girl Cafe, then take a private tour of the New York Tenement Museum in the neighborhood where Rebecca would have lived.

For ages 8 and up, 3 days only & reservations are required

For more information about the American Girl Dolls, visit My Daughter Loves the American Girl Dolls.

Image of the American Girl Place NYC by pamusc93

Stop the Bullying

American Girl has a tradition of creating girls of strong character. Their newest Girl of the Year, Chrissa learns to stand up to a group of girls who bully her at her new school. By using her character and creativity, she also shows her new classmates what it means to be a good friend.

What is Bullying?

From the Wikipedia Dictionary

Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. In colloquial speech, bullying often describes a form of harassment perpetrated by an abuser who possesses more physical and/or social power and dominance than the victim. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a target. The harassment can be verbal, physical and/or emotional. Sometimes bullies will pick on people bigger or smaller than their size. Bullies hurt people verbally and physically. Bullying in school and the workplace is also referred to as peer abuse.

American Girl is inviting girls from all across the country to get involved and learn you can can help yourself, and others, stand up and STOP THE BULLYING!

Enter the American Girl Poster Contest TODAY !

Based on either personal experience, or what you’ve learned, use your creativity to design a poster that demonstrates what you can do to stop the bullying. Think about how you can encourage friends to stand together when it matters most – then pass it on in a poster.

Parents and teachers can also learn how to identify and help stop bullying.

Prizes will be awarded in two age groups (8 – 10) and (11 – 13).

2 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
> A trip to American Girl Place for special recognition at Stop the Bullying Day on May 1st.
> Chrissa’s ENTIRE collection, including 3 books
> An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong on DVD

30 FIRST PRIZE WINNERS
> A Chrissa doll plus 3 books
> An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong on DVD

The schools of all the winners will also receive a classroom curriculum kit, books, a full sized reproduction of the winners poster, and more.

HURRY

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POST MARKED BY FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Visit http://www.americangirl.com/girloftheyear full contest rules.

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