Program Update from Miriam

Hello Friends,

As some of you may recall, several years ago (2000 and 2001), my husband, Howard and I were involved in organizing, promoting and assisting at “Youth on Purpose” (YOP) a Langley-based program for youth aged 14 to 22.

The purpose of the program was to empower youth to be fully alive, communicating clearly, taking responsibility for their lives, knowing their value and their unique gifts, having clarity about their future, rejoining with their families and more…

Last Friday, I met with the creator of YOP, Sandy Levey-Lunden, and we decided to move forward with the next “Youth on Purpose” to happen in 5 weeks. That we were able to get such an incredible location as Camp Lutherwood on such short notice was a miracle and a sign to us that it was meant to be.

Do you know any youths aged 14 to 22 who would benefit from learning some incredible communication skills, taking responsibility for their own thoughts and feelings, and learning to let go of their limiting beliefs? If so, please pass this information along.

YOUTH ON PURPOSE - 2008 Program Details

A 9-day course for youths 14-22 held at Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham, WA - Sunday August 24th at 4 p.m. through Monday September 1st 3:30 p.m.

• Information about Youth on Purpose here: http://www.youthonpurpose.com/
• Information about Camp Lutherwood here: http://www.camplutherwood.org/index.shtml and a video about the fun activities possible here: http://www.youtube.com/camplutherwood
• Langley Times article about the last YOP project called “Justin Mallard’s excellent summer vacation”: www.youthonpurpose.org/article002.pdf
  
  Format: Youths spend about half of the program time working on self-acceptance, communication skills, their relationship with themselves and others, and the other half of the program time creating with the drama/music directors. There is free time available for swimming, canoeing etc.
  
  Final Presentation: The final presentation and Lunch for Parents and Guests will be:
  Monday Sept. 1st, from 1-2 pm for Lunch, and 2-3:30 pm for the presentation.

Vision 2008
Youth on Purpose is a program that teaches our children free, fearless communication. It awakens their innate ability to align with their own power and to use it to connect with their families, peers, and communities.

Mission 2008
Our purpose is to facilitate and bring clarity to the process of ending separation. In so doing we remember our innocence and our Source while recognizing it in others. We live and demonstrate our commitment to this process, each other, youth, parents, peers and our community at large. The process consists of deep, full and clear communication extending and receiving Love, releasing blocks to self-expression, and the clearing of all limiting beliefs.

Values

We are all equal.

We celebrate learning and life.

We celebrate the wonder of each individual

Our Goals

• Help youth find confidence in themselves
• Provide life tools to help them accomplish their goals
• Restore purpose, clarity and excitement to their lives
• Rebuild trust in their future and in the future of the world
• Release any conflict in their lives with any relationships and create peace, harmony, and wellness

9-Day summer camp
Nine days of residence in a natural setting with a high facilitator to youth ratio. The youth will experience intense courses led by experienced coaches, guided by the youth’s personal stories and goals. The participants will also experience on a daily basis

• Exercises in leadership, trust, and teamwork.
• Physical activities that include a wide variety of outdoor adventures like a 6 hour ropes-course, canoeing, camp fires, swimming (including “The Blob”), dancing, and yoga.
• Creative projects in art, drama, and music.
• Skill training in career development and personal marketing.

Year Long Follow-Up
Final program outline still being developed

* Weekly private and family sessions.
* Weekly support groups.
* 13 weekend follow-up courses including: “The Art of Joining a Family”, “The Art of Surrender”, and “True Woman’s/Men’s Power.”
* Unlimited phone support.
* One 5 day completion course.

This information brought you by Miriam