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:
10:50 Arrive & Settle in
11- 12:15 Art & Discussion— Art & Discussion— Read To Everything there is a Season. Discuss the idea that there is a time a place for everything- both positive and negative, and how they can also both exist at the same time. Choose 2 opposites mentioned in the book and Create a college of these opposing concepts.
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: For our afternoon activity we’ll explore 2 opposing elements by making watercolor paintings, watch how salt reacts to the paints, and see where our creativity takes us!
2:00 Clean up & Final pick up
2:20 Mentor Meeting & Debrief
-Please note- activities offered change each week-