Youth Curriculum, 5-19-24
Announcements:
We’re thrilled to announce that two eager teens are planning to attend the CSL Summer Teen Camp! Guided by our advisor, Ocean, they’ll seamlessly navigate camp protocols, registration processes, and transportation arrangements.
You can support these returning CSL Olympia teens in embracing empowering transformative experiences in a nurturing environment. Visit our website’s donation page to contribute towards their $595/person cost. Let’s empower and uplift our youth together!
Our next INSPIRE Life-Skills Workshop is May 26 at 5 p.m.! Teens ages 13-18 will explore “The Art of Budgeting & Financial Responsibility.” Learn crucial money management skills and craft your own financial plan. It’s not too late to register and bring a friend to share the empowerment! Topics include budgeting, car ownership costs, compound interest, and the importance of credit scores. See you there!
Curriculum Overview:
Youth explore nature, creativity, teamwork, and goal-setting, fostering self-awareness and empowerment. Activities like nature walks and intentions collages promote values alignment, while discussions and meditation cultivate resilience and positive change.
May Monthly Theme: Good to Great to Grand
Week 2 Value: The Steps We Take
Affirmation: I choose to act according to my values, making my life better and spreading goodness to others.
Spiritual Lesson:
Youth connect values with actions through nature walks, intentions collages, activation relays, guided visualization, and interactive meditation. Book selections and discussions deepen understanding of aligning values with goals for positive change.
Meditation Practice: Stepping Into Our Potential
youth experience a journey towards their goals and aspirations. They visualize themselves on a path, feeling determined and aligned with their values. Encountering obstacles, they overcome them with resilience, reflecting on their power to create positive change. Finally, they return grounded and empowered to pursue their dreams.
Active Listening: Book/Music/Video
Book: For Younger Youth (ages 6-9): “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. This story follows a young girl named Vashti who learns to embrace her creativity and take the first step toward self-expression by simply making a mark. It emphasizes the importance of taking that initial step toward realizing one’s potential and the transformative power of courage and determination.
Book: For older youth (ages 10-12): “The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts” by Trudy Ludwig. This book explores the ripple effect of kindness and how small acts of compassion can make a big difference in the world. It encourages older youth to take proactive steps towards creating positive change in their communities and highlights the value of individual actions in shaping collective experiences.
Music: “Beautiful Day” by U2 – This optimistic and uplifting song celebrates the beauty of life and encourages listeners to appreciate the present moment.
Music: “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper – This heartfelt ballad celebrates authenticity and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves.
Creative Expression: “Empowering Paths: Activities for Aligning Values and Actions”
Youth embark on a values walk, observing nature to recognize values like kindness and cooperation. They craft intentions collages, visualizing their goals for the week. In the activation relay, teams demonstrate values through tasks. Guided visualization empowers them to pursue aspirations with determination and aligned values.
Connecting: Aligning Actions with Values
Youths explore the relationship between personal values, intentions, and actions. Through dialogue, they identify values, discuss aligning intentions with goals, share motivating experiences, address obstacles, and recognize the impact of small actions on personal growth and community change. As a take-home practice, youth can engage in daily reflection, journaling about moments where their actions aligned with their values and identifying areas for growth. This fosters self-awareness and mindfulness, empowering them to live more intentionally.