Encompass Adoptees’ youth program combines elements of a support group with mentoring. The core program is from 11 am- 2 pm, and we sometimes offer an additional hour class before or after the core program. For our Core program, the first activity is intended to be more quiet, creative, conversational, and reflective. Our after-lunch activity is geared more toward exploration, learning a new art skill, trying something new, and seeing themselves succeed. A mentor is always available to spend time with a youth who is either having a rough day and/or does not prefer the planned activities listed below. Activities are purposefully selected to align with our goals but never required. Please see our youth program page, or contact us directly for more information.
This week:
** Activities today will be outside as much as weather permits- please have youth dress accordingly**
10:50 Arrive & Settle in
11- 12:15 Art & Discussion— Discuss things that can weigh adopted and fostered people down and things that can empower and lift us up. Make a hand-painted hot air balloon.
12:30- 1:15 Lunch & 20 min outside game (if weather permits)- Please dress warm and bring a coat & hat. This is something we have recently added based on the kid’s request (kids bring a packed meal- microwave available)
1:15- 2 Art Exploration & Learning Activity: We’ll let loose a bit today and use our imagination to make art images from blowing paint into colorful shapes with straws.
2:00 Clean up & Final pick up
2:20 Mentor Meeting & Debrief
-Please note- activities offered change each week-