Event Type: Family Programs

Dates: December 28, 2020 – January 1, 2021. 5 days (2 partial, 3 full).
Sliding Scale: $225 – $1008, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s). Code 228R20.

Please Note: This retreat is now offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Pre-requisite: For teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:
Get your head straight, learn to deal with stress and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, and creative activities. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be plenty of time to connect with each other, tell stories and enjoy each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed.

All applications go through an initial screening process. Scholarships are available for this retreat, please be sure to complete this section during the application process if you are in need.

Dates: December 28, 2020 – January 1, 2021. 5 days (2 partial, 3 full).
Sliding Scale: $225 – $1008, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s). Code 228R20.

Please Note: This retreat is now offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Pre-requisite: For teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:
Get your head straight, learn to deal with stress and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, and creative activities. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be plenty of time to connect with each other, tell stories and enjoy each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed.

All applications go through an initial screening process. Scholarships are available for this retreat, please be sure to complete this section during the application process if you are in need.

Dates: 5 Sundays; January 24–February 21, 2021. Time: TBD
Class Dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21; class time is the same for all 5 Sundays.
Sliding Scale: TBD. Code: TE2C21.
Important Note: All participants must attend the first class meeting.

Registration limit: 23 students. Series fills quickly so register early! No late additions unless by teacher approval.

ALL TWEENS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ARE WELCOME (11-14 year olds)

Description:
Learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your truth and develop your mind—all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to reconnect with ourselves in order to experience more peace, wisdom and compassion.

Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction and council—a practice of witnessing and contributing to the group’s collective wisdom.

Dates: 6 Sundays; January 24–February 28, 2021; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; class time is the same for all 6 Sundays.
Sliding Scale: $108 – $240. Code: TE1C21.
Important Note: All participants must attend the first class meeting.

Registration limit: 23 students. Series fills quickly so register early! No late additions unless by teacher approval.

ALL TEENS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND ARE WELCOME

Description:
Join us for meditation, relational mindfulness, befriending ourselves, and building sangha through fun and experiential Dharma exploration.

In this series, come learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your truth, and develop your mind—all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to reconnect to ourselves in order to experience more peace, wisdom, and compassion. Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council—a practice of witnessing the group’s collective wisdom.

Dates: 5 Sundays; January 24–February 21, 2021. Time: TBD
Class Dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21; class time is the same for all 5 Sundays.
Sliding Scale: TBD. Code: TE2C21.
Important Note: All participants must attend the first class meeting.

Registration limit: 23 students. Series fills quickly so register early! No late additions unless by teacher approval.

ALL TWEENS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ARE WELCOME (11-14 year olds)

Description:
Learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your truth and develop your mind—all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to reconnect with ourselves in order to experience more peace, wisdom and compassion.

Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction and council—a practice of witnessing and contributing to the group’s collective wisdom.

Dates: 6 Sundays; January 24–February 28, 2021; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; class time is the same for all 6 Sundays.
Sliding Scale: $108 – $240. Code: TE1C21.
Important Note: All participants must attend the first class meeting.

Registration limit: 23 students. Series fills quickly so register early! No late additions unless by teacher approval.

ALL TEENS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND ARE WELCOME

Description:
Join us for meditation, relational mindfulness, befriending ourselves, and building sangha through fun and experiential Dharma exploration.

In this series, come learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your truth, and develop your mind—all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to reconnect to ourselves in order to experience more peace, wisdom, and compassion. Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council—a practice of witnessing the group’s collective wisdom.

Dates: 6 Sundays; April 11–May 16, 2021; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class dates: Apr 24, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16; class time is the same for all 6 Sundays.
Sliding Scale: $108 – $240. Code: TE3C21.
Important Note: All participants must attend the first class meeting. Students are expected to attend at least 4 sessions.

Registration limit: 23 students. Series fills quickly so register early! No late additions unless by teacher approval.

ALL TEENS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND ARE WELCOME

Description:
Join us for meditation, relational mindfulness, befriending ourselves, and building sangha through fun and experiential Dharma exploration.

In this series, come learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your truth, and develop your mind—all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to reconnect to ourselves in order to experience more peace, wisdom, and compassion. Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council—a practice of witnessing the group’s collective wisdom.