Weekend Courses for Teenagers

Dear Friend,

The teenagers’ meditation course is specifically designed for young people, ages 13 to 17 years. During the course, you will learn how to practice Anapana meditation. You will meditate with guided instructions for periods of up to 30 minutes. These sessions are interspersed with discussion sessions, break periods, games and art activities throughout the day.

Teenagers interested in a course must:

Read the code of conduct
Review the course timetable (below)
Print & Complete the required application packet

Please ask your parents to complete the permission form (in the application packet) and return it with your application. After we receive and accept your completed application and permission forms, you will receive a letter of welcome to attend the course.

3-Day Course Timetable

Friday
5:00 pm	Course Registration
6:00	Dinner
7:00	Orientation with Group Leaders
8:00	Opening Meditation Session
8:45	Get ready for bed
9:00	Lights out
Saturday
6:30 am	Wake up & Physical activity
7:00	Meditation
7:30	Breakfast, Nature walk, Free time
9:00	Meditation
10:00	Snack, Creative Activity
10:45	Meditation & Check in with the teachers
11:30	Activity
12:00 pm	Lunch, Free time
1:30	Meditation
2:15	Physical or Art Activity
3:00	Meditation & Checking
3:30	Service Activity
4:30	Meditation
5:00	Creative Activity
6:00	Dinner & free time, write questions for teachers
7:00	Meditation
8:00	Q&A with teachers
8:30	Get ready for bed
9:00	Lights out
Sunday
6:30 am	Wake up & Physical activity
7:00	Meditation
7:30	Breakfast
8:15	Meditation
9:00	Snack, writing activity (questions for teachers)
9:45	Meditation, Q&A with teachers
10:15	Pack & complete assigned clean-up tasks
11:15	Final Meditation, Metta practice, Course evaluations
12:00 pm	Course ends after clean up is finished