Youth and Teen Classes
We are committed to creating a Sunday morning program where all children experience their oneness with God, form loving connections with one another, and learn Science of Mind spiritual principles and practices. We believe that nurturing the unique spirit of a child produces expressions of unlimited possibilities that will last a lifetime.
“How we long for a return of that simple trust in life which children have; in their minds, there are no doubts….”
– Ernest Holmes
Youth & Family Programs
In Person:
- Sunday Meditation 10:30 am – 11:00 am – ages 3-18
- Sunday Youth Classes 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – ages 3-7 and ages 7-13
- Sunday Teen Class 10:15 am – 11:00 am – ages 13-18
Online:
What We Teach:
Our program is designed to teach spiritual principles in age-appropriate, interactive, and fun ways. We follow the Centers for Spiritual Living children’s curriculum and include additional meaningful activities of our own. Through stories, music, craft projects, drama, and discussion, our youngest members awaken their creative expression and learn the same spiritual principles presented during the adult Sunday Celebration. CSL Olympia is a place where your whole family can become part of a spiritual community and create lifelong, fulfilling friendships.
Exploring a World of Love – ages 0-2
We hold our littlest members in God’s spiritual truth manifested as trust and love. Parents with younger children can listen and watch celebrations in the sanctuary from a play space set up for thoughtful creativity and fun.
Little Members, Big Ideas – ages 3-7
We create a fun and explorative space to learn SOM practices like affirmative prayer and meditation. With the lesson theme in mind, activities that encourage peer interaction and relatable projects allow a child to connect with the message in a meaningful way. Meeting each child where they are and allowing them to translate the lesson individually promotes trust and self-expression.
Youth-Empowered World – ages 7-13
Youth learn to powerfully create their ideal lives while navigating home, school, and activities. The SOM tools they take with them help create a sense of balance with busy schedules, gain confidence to try new things, encourage acceptance of others, and inspire a sense of self-expression. Preparing youth at this transformative age to take the grace and empowerment they learn and think of how to create the space for and encourage others to do the same.
Teens Changing The World – ages 13-18
Teens are empowered by the authentic bonds they create through practicing expressions of love, compassion, forgiveness, and empathy. Participating in creative games, workshops, and partner collaborations using the Science of Mind principles gives them the tools to become deep listeners, inclusive friends, and doers in their community who radiate passion and purpose with integrity and love. This inclusive, supportive environment allows teens experiencing various challenges a place to work through and transform themselves into the Divine with limitless possibilities and fresh perspectives to express out in the world.
Contact Us:
We look forward to meeting you. Reach out to us with any questions about our youth programs. Contact Adrienne Cherry, Youth & Family Program Director, at youth@cslolympia.org
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