AoM Youth and Caregivers
Chipmunks, Red Squirrels, & Otters
Programs for Children of Participants at the Art of Mentoring
Dates: Monday September 17, (Check-in 3p-5p, 5:30p Dinner)
to Saturday September 22, 2012 noon
Location: Indian Brook Camp at Farm & Wilderness near Plymouth, VT
Cost: $230 for Chipmunk & Red Squirrel Programs & Caregivers.
Cost: $300 for Otter Overnight Program.
All Art of Mentoring Programs Enrollment Form (Send as soon as possible).
The Chipmunk Program for 3-6 year olds, the Red Squirrel Program for children 7-12 old, and the Otter Program for 10-12 year olds make it possible for the whole family to attend the Art of Mentoring. Children spend the week exploring the natural world with the guidance of a regional network of instructors. The programs includes sensory awareness games and exercises, earth living skills, native scout skills, arts and crafts, music and storytelling, and getting to know the natural world through “native eyes.” Children learn these skills and knowledge through artful mentoring that taps into their passions and interests.
The format of the Chipmunk & Red Squirrel Programs is similar to a day camp running from Wednesday AM through Sunday AM (Tuesday the children are fully incorporated in community events with their parents). The children’s program makes it possible for parents to participate in most workshop activities. However, there are some limitations you need to be aware of. Parents must supervise their children at all meal times as well as during the early evening and bedtime. For this reason, at least one parent will not be able to participate when evening workshop sessions are scheduled. There is an option to bring a designated caregiver for your child. Please contact the office for more information.
The format of the Otter Program is an overnight camp. This program is designed for youth who have experience in the woods but are not yet old enough for the Teen Rendezvous. They will get a taste and a good foundation for future participation in the Teen Rendezvous. The Otters go out on Wednesday morning and return mid-day Saturday.
Adult Caregivers are welcome to come with the younger children with the understanding that their focus is care of the child(ren) and supporting the parent attending one of the adult workshop. Caregivers should not have an expectation to participate in the adult workshops. That said, scattered throughout the week are events inclusive of everyone present, young and old. The fee covers housing and meals.
Youth Program Staff
To be announced.
Registration:
To secure a spot send a $100 deposit payable to "Vermont Wilderness School" (Check, Money Order, Visa or Mastercard) and an enrollment form to:
Vermont Wilderness School
PO Box 2585
Brattleboro, VT 05303
NEW! Full Payment Due: September 3, 2012 with Confidential Medical Form, Waiver, and Questionnaire. You may set up payment plan with credit card going past the due date. To do this, you must contact the VWS office to make arrangements. If we have not received payment or established an alternate payment plan by September 3, we will release your spot to people on the Wait List.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation 14 or more days before program: full refund less $50 processing fee.
Cancellation 1-13 days before program: Non-refundable credit towards a future VWS program less a $50 processing fee. Credit may be applied to any VWS program for up to 13 months following date of cancellation.
Cancellation day of program start: No refund or credit. This includes if you do not show up, leave the program early. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
If you are able to find a paying replacement, the person can take your place.
VWS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If VWS cancels a program (or has to unexpectedly move and you cannot go to the new location), you will receive a full refund.
All Art of Mentoring Programs Enrollment Form (Send as soon as possible).
Consider registering through your local regional group coordinator for a group discount. See listings below. (If you would like to be a group regional coordinator, please contact the office to find out more).
Welcome Packet, Registration Packet & Financial Aid:
Art of Mentoring Adult Registration Forms – Word doc (Deadline September 3, 2012)
Financial Aid Application – Word doc (Mail application as soon as possible -- decisions will start to be made August 15, 2012. Deadline to apply August 31, 2012). If you are applying for Financial Aid, your $100 deposit is refundable if the financial aid is not enough to enable you to attend.
For the past three years, all Art of Mentoring programs have been FULL 2-6 weeks prior to the start with Wait Lists. Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot at the 2012 Art of Mentoring and Fall Teen Rendezvous!!
Travel Information (Arrival & Leave Times included)
2012 Group Regional Coordinators
BOAT CAMP, Newburyport, MA
Kate Yeomans
978-463-2233
kate@boatcamp.org
Connecting Naturally, Cincinnati, OH
Bob Staggenborg
connectingnaturally@gmail.com
Institute for Wild Intelligence, Athens, GA
Evan McGown
706-614-2612
evan@WildIntelligence.org
Sassafas Earth Education, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Saskia Vanderhoop
508-645-2008
sassafrasmvy@mac.com
Two Coyotes Wilderness School, Woodbridge, CT
Justin Pegnataro
203-843-3112
justin.pegnataro@twocoyotes.org
Wild Earth, New Paltz, NY
David Brownstein
845-256-9830
info@wildearthprograms.org
White Pine Programs, Cape Neddick, ME
Caren Vigneault
207-361-1911
info@whitepineprograms.org
Deadline to enroll: August 20, 2012 for Regional Group Registration (Check with your local Regional Group Coordinator for their deadline).
September 10, 2012 or until full (if full, you will placed on a Wait List).
Note: The Fall Teen Rendezvous at the Art of Mentoring has had a Wait List 2-6 weeks prior to the workshop for the past three years. We usually have dropouts at the last minute - if you have the flexibility to come at the last minute, let us know. Due to limited enrollment, please register early.
Art of Mentoring Adult Programs