Family Camp and Rites of Passage
Steve Sachs, Rachel Steele and Kelly Lindsey
August 2–8, 2015
Adult Tuition $185, Child Tuition (>3 years) $265, 2nd Child Tuition $225
Steve Sachs
Rachel Steele
Kelly Lindsey
**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2015**
Looking to get away to nature with your family this summer? Come nurture bonds while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Shambhala Mountain Center. Family Camp is a creative and contemplative retreat the whole family can enjoy. Take time for yourself in the mornings with meditation, yoga, workshops, or just relaxing in nature while your children participate in enriching group activities. The afternoons and evenings offer fun family activities like guided hiking, yoga, dharma art, storytelling, talent show, singing and dancing.
Children are in a morning program from 9:15-12:15, grouped by age: Tigers (3-5), Lions (6-7), Garudas / Rights of Passage Children (8-10), Dragons (11-14). Activities are varied and experiential and include: craft projects, time outdoors, stories, songs, hikes in the woods, and group games. Children are introduced to sitting meditation and meditative arts as ways to work with their hearts and minds. They are also introduced to the notion of basic goodness as a way to instill confidence, bravery, and compassion— all while having fun and developing friendships!
Stay in comfortable, platform tents among the fresh pine and fragrant summer breezes or enjoy indoor lodging with views of unspoiled wilderness.
Rites of Passage (for children age 8-10)
This special program, led by Kelly Lindsey, marks the transition children begin to make from being solely family-centered to becoming important individual members of their community. Through sitting meditation, kyudo (Zen archery), haiku, nature hikes, calligraphy, and other meditative arts, Rites of Passage gives children powerful tools to help them care for their own mind and emotions. These tools also empower them to relate to their internal and external worlds with confidence and gentleness. At the week’s end, this transformative program is sealed with a powerful ceremony in which the children take a vow of mindfulness and kindness towards themselves and others.
Pricing:
Housing rates are discounted, adult meals and lodging is included in housing cost. Click “Register Now” for housing options and pricing. Child meals and lodging are included in their tuition cost. Tuition is as follows:
Adults $185
1st Child >3 years $265
2nd Child $225
Rites of Passage (additional fee) $105
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Please see this article about Family Camp on our blog:
Family Camp at Shambhala Mountain
Steve Sachs
Steve Sachs has been an educator for the past 30 years. He co-founded Eastern Sun Academy and most recently was a Director at Alaya Preschool. Steve is currently writing a book on Basic Goodness Parenting.
Rachel Steele
Rachel Steele holds an MA in Contemplative Education from Naropa University and taught at Alaya Preschool for over 15 years. Supporting opportunities for children and families to connect with the Shambhala teachings is a passion for her and she has been involved in family programing in Shambhala since 2002. She lives in Boulder Co with her husband Brian and daughter Wini and is currently teaching at Alaya Preschool.
Kelly Lindsey
Kelly Lindsey is a meditation teacher, BodyMind therapist, and mother of three children. She has been serving children and families in the Shambhala Community for over 20 years.
Financial aid is available for this program.