ONLINE CLASSES
Changing Kids' Relationship with Nature & Stress
Don’t have time or the ability to come to camp in-person? We are currently developing a series of online yoga, mindfulness, and meditation camp classes helping kids get into nature and learn stress-management techniques they can use for the rest of their lives.
Once registered, all you’ll need is a Zoom-capable tablet or laptop — ideally one that can be brought outside. We ask children be IN or NEAR nature if at all possible during the class, as we will use their environment throughout the sessions to help them strengthen their mind-body-nature connection. Can’t get outside? Have your child do class near some great indoor plants or a window with a nice view of the outdoors if possible.
Creative Art Classes
Art can be one of the best mindfulness things kids can do! Our youth art classes are a wonderful way to be creative while learning mindfulness techniques that can be used in everyday life.
Calming Meditation Classes
Our youth meditation classes aim to meet kids where they are at -- helping them learn calming techniques that work in an everyday, relatable way for them. As a theme, we usually begin class by telling campfire stories to begin meditation exercises, immersing kids in nature even if they are indoors. From there we do meditation activities that best suit the kids' needs.
Entertaining Yoga Classes
Yoga is not only for adults! Our youth yoga classes are FUN and entertaining, using storytelling and nature to engage kids in developing a better mastery of their mind-body connections.
A Typical Time at Camp Online Classes
Note – this is to give an idea of the flow of camp…activities will change based on the day at hand.
| Time | Example Art Class Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bell | Start of Class | Mindful Wiggle Followed by New Group Breathing Exercise |
| Fun Science Time | Minute 10 | Learn (High Level) About the Science of How Your Mind-Body Connection Reacts to Stress |
| 1st Activity | Minute 15 | Art Activity - Mandala Coloring of a Nature Picture or Painting Your Breath (While Listening to Nature Sounds) |
| 2nd Activity | Minute 60 | Storytime Meditation in the Forest (Virtual) |
| Closing Bell | Minute 80 | Friendly Wishes Meditation Game |
| Time | Example Mindful Meditation Class Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bell | Start of Class | Mindful Wiggle Followed by New Group Breathing Exercise |
| Fun Science Time | Minute 10 | Learn About 1 of the 5 Senses: Touching & Grounding & The Parasympathetic System |
| 1st Activity | Minute 15 | Sensory Activity - Go Barefoot (grounding) and Learn About Tactile Stress Relief Techniques |
| 2nd Activity | Minute 60 | Storytime Meditation in the Forest (Virtual) |
| Closing Bell | Minute 80 | Friendly Wishes Meditation Game |
| Time | Example Mindful Yoga Class Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bell | Start of Class | Mindful Wiggle Followed by New Group Breathing Exercise |
| Fun Science Time | Minute 10 | Learn About 1 of the 5 Senses: Touching and Grounding & The Parasympathetic System |
| 1st Activity | Minute 15 | Sensory Activity - Rice and Beans Game |
| 2nd Activity | Minute 45 | Storytime Yoga in the Forest (Virtual) |
| Closing Bell | Minute 75 | Friendly Wishes Meditation Game |