Theme & Focus
To stay consistent with the vision and mandate of Teen Journey, it is important for us to not only deeply and authentically connect as human beings, but also connect deeply as citizens of the planet – this means protecting and caring for not only each other, but for our planet. In light of recent global disasters and climate change, the impact of the depletion of the world’s oil reserves and its consequences for the world economy and population, and our pressing need to live and lead more sustainably, this year’s focus will be on Who Am I as a Survivor and What is my working relationship with Nature? Conversations, activities and experiences will be focused on leadership, building community, stewardship and care for each other, sustainability, and exploring our relationship with our natural surroundings. We will learn tangible skills on how to become more resilient and self-resourceful, knowing how to meet our basic needs in the woods, and not only surviving but thriving in times of natural disaster (ie. how to build shelters, stay warm, collect water, find/make food, and re-build).
Activities
The most important part of program design is activities around the theme of Rites of Passage (separation, building community, journey, return), as well as the all-important un-structured time!
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- Art: Dance, Sculpture, Music, Drumming
- Physical Practices: Sport Activities, Canoeing, Swimming, Hiking, High/low ropes, Zipline
- Body, Mind, Spirit: Chi Gong, Yoga, Meditation, Trust Activities, Breathing Workshop, “Meeting the elements”
- Community Building: Sharing Circles, Storytelling, Eco-Structure Building Activity, Goddess/Warrior Day
- Indigenous Ritual and Ceremony: Sweat Lodge, Fire walking, Solitary Journey (Vision Quest)
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