8 Shields Institute

The 8 Shields Institute is leading the way for developing programs and products that help people reclaim their own deep connection nature and each other. The Institute was founded by Jon Young, founder of Wilderness Awareness School and original creator of the Art of Mentoring workshop. The Institute provides a variety of long-distance mentoring programs for folks wanting to go deeper with the Art of Mentoring, cultural mentoring or nature connection.

Village Talk Call Series

This is the Art of Mentoring that never stops. We share stories from our sit-spots, and dive deep into 8 shields cultural mentoring. The series come in 3-Month Blocks -- the next block starts the week of July 12 and ends the end of September. Calls feature a 20-minute keynote talk from Jon Young (or special guests), a question/activity for the week, a 15-25 minute breakout discussion with 3-4 other call participants to share on the most recent question/activity, followed by sharing highlights to the larger group led by a call host who will also be asking questions to draw out the learning.

The Village Talk Call Series consists of two different themes alternating each week - Essentials of Nature Connection and Cultural Mentoring. The calls happen on Thursdays with three different call times. You can pick which time slot works best for you:

East Coast Times: 2-3:30PM, 7-8:30PM, 10-11:30PM (when signing up, read carefully the time zone designation to be sure you choose the right one for you).

For more information on these calls, go to: Village Talk Call Series

2013 Art of Mentoring Workshops in Other Regions

Art of Mentoring at Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, WA
Sunday July 7 - Saturday July 13, 2013
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop.
See website for costs & staff.

Art of Mentoring UK in Fife, Scotland Sunday July 21 - Saturday July 27, 2013.
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Towards Elderhood Program, Teen Adventure, and Youth programs for ages 0-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff.

Art of Mentoring California Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
August 5-11, 2013
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Adventure (13-18 years old), and Youth programs for ages 4-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff.

Art of Mentoring Ontario near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sunday August 18 - Friday August 23, 2013
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Adventure, and Youth programs for ages 0-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff. Early Bird Discount of $50/registration until May 1.

Art of Mentoring Idaho Sandpoint, ID
Monday October 7 - Saturday October 12, 2013
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Rendezvous (13-18 years old), and Youth programs for ages 3-13 years old.
See website for details, costs & staff.

As we learn of other Art of Mentoring workshops being offered in the 8 Shields Network, we will post that information and links here.