Teen Initiation Circle. A 9-month program for love of self, nature, and community.
On this 9-month rite of passage journey, we will gather in nature for twice-a-month workshops and 3 weekend campouts & ceremonies that interweave art, leadership, and community care. Join us as we learn to navigate our challenges and embrace our gifts on the exciting and revelatory path toward adulthood!
Track 1: Leadership & Culture Change
For teens looking to raise their voice and find their path into mentorship and taking action in their communities. This track will focus on developing leadership skills to be used in community projects devoted to ecological and community care. Students of the LCC track will receive high-quality coaching and community service hours at a project (or projects) of their choosing. Great for college apps as well as finding direction & vocational skills! Track Leader: Sammy
Track 2: Ritual Arts & Makers
This track offers creatively-inclined and artistically-gifted teens a chance to develop and try new skills in a series of art-focused workshops including garment and jewelry making (sewing, beading, leather tooling, etc), ritual theater, storytelling, music-making, and a variety of other nature-based arts & crafts. RAM track participants will have the opportunity to showcase their projects and talents in a mid-year and end-of-year showcase!
Program Dates
(*Note: both tracks meet at the same time & place)
Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm, Location TBD
*Info Session: Sunday, August 13th 4:30-6pm at Skyline Gate Staging Area!
Aug 30th - Initiatory Circle (First Session)
Sept 9th-10th - Starting the Journey (Fall Campout)
Sept 13th
Sept 27th
Oct 11th
Oct 25th
Nov 8th
Nov 22nd
Dec 6th
Dec 20th
*Winter Break
Jan 10th
Jan 24th
Jan 27th - Mid-Year Threshold (Winter Campout)
Feb 7th
Feb 21st
Mar 6th
Mar 20th
Apr 10th
*Apr 19th-21st - Rite of Passage (Spring Campout)
May 1st - End of Year Integration & Celebration!
Program Cost:
Sliding Scale $4,250- $6,000. Some scholarships are available by request to samantha.kanofsky@gmail.com. No kid turned away for lack of funds.