Upcoming Youth Curriculum
July 5 — No Bad Parts
Affirmation: I embrace and honor all of who I am.
Sometimes we have feelings or thoughts we don’t like—maybe we feel shy, worried, frustrated, or scared. Instead of trying to hide those feelings, we’ll learn that every part of us has something important to teach us. Just like every piece of a puzzle belongs, every part of who we are belongs too. Youth will explore emotions through games, art activities, and role-playing exercises that help them recognize their many different “parts.” We’ll practice kindness toward ourselves and discover that our feelings are helpers, not enemies.
July 12 — Who I Am Reflects How I Am
Affirmation: I honor the humanity and divinity in everyone I meet.
Sometimes we wear “masks” because we want others to like us or because we’re afraid to show our true selves. This week we’ll discover that being authentic helps us build stronger friendships and healthier relationships. Youth will participate in partner activities, storytelling, and creative expression projects that celebrate what makes each person unique. We’ll practice speaking kindly to ourselves and others while learning that being perfectly human is more than enough.
July 19 — What We Believe About Wholeness
Affirmation: I recognize and honor that I am part of one global family.
Like trees in a forest, every person is different, but together we create something beautiful and strong. We all belong, and when we work together, amazing things happen. Youth will engage in team-building games, collaborative art projects, and community challenges that demonstrate how each person contributes something valuable. We’ll talk about kindness, inclusion, and how our differences make our community stronger.
July 26 — A World That Values All of Who We Are
Affirmation: I create bridges wherever I go.
Creating a world that works for everyone starts with small acts of kindness, curiosity, and compassion. When we learn about people who are different from us, we discover how much we actually have in common. Youth will participate in activities that challenge assumptions, celebrate diversity, and practice being bridge-builders in their communities. In a “Bridge Builders Challenge” teams move through interactive scenarios using, cooperation, and empathy to solve problems and complete a shared mission of connection and inclusion.