AoM Youth and Caregivers
Chipmunks, Red Squirrels, & Otters
Programs for Children of Participants at the Art of Mentoring
Dates: Monday September 23, (Check-in 3p-5p, 5:30p Dinner)
to Saturday September 28, 2013 noon
Location: Farm & Wilderness near Plymouth, VT
Cost: $230 before May 15, $275 after for Chipmunk & Red Squirrel Programs & Caregivers.
All Art of Mentoring Programs Enrollment Form (Send as soon as possible).
The Chipmunk Program for 3-6 year olds and the Red Squirrel Program for children 7-12 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 programs is similar to a day camp running from Tuesday AM through Saturday AM (Monday 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.
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
Micah Witri - Youth Programs Coordinator
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 1, 2013 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 1, 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 1, 2013)
Financial Aid Application – Word doc (Mail application as soon as possible -- decisions will start to be made August 15, 2013. Deadline to apply August 31, 2013). 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 2013 Art of Mentoring and Fall Teen Rendezvous!!
Travel Information (Arrival & Leave Times included)
2013 Group Regional Coordinators
To be announced.
Deadline to enroll: August 23, 2013 for Regional Group Registration (Check with your local Regional Group Coordinator for their deadline).
September 13, 2013 or until full (if full, you will placed on a Wait List).
Note: The Vermont 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