What is the New Years Youth Conference?

This event is a grand holiday tradition for many an A.R.E. teen. For teens who attended A.R.E. Camp, it's a chance to see many of the friends that they formed connections with over the summer while working together with various Edgar Cayce principles. This is the same for those attending A.R.E.'s Congress at the beach. For others, it's a chance to put their toe in the water - it is a short program that allows them to meet new friends and see what the A.R.E. has to offer to the younger generation.

Created to mirror the Adults' Program, this program has been uniquely designed to appeal specifically to the youth, with an emphasis on loving community, learning and having fun.

The days are filled with fun activities geared toward the Conference theme. Included in these activities is some time spent with the adult conference, a service project, group discussions, meditation and dreamwork, as much time in nature as the weather will allow, and some time for old and new friends to just hang out and get reacquainted. We will definitely be focusing on the body mind and spirit!

A detailed schedule of all activities will be provided at the beginning of the conference.

• A.R.E. Youth Fundraising Breakfast - New Year's Eve morning (run by the youth to keep program costs low)
• A.R.E. Camp and Youth Potluck! ~ All are welcome to attend this New Year's A.R.E. Camp Tradition ~ Remember to bring some food to share!
• New Year's Eve Dance Party (8 -11:30 p.m.) at the A.R.E. Visitors Center.
• Meditate in the New Year at 11:30 - youth meditate on the beach, ringing in the New Year in the moonlight to the sound of waves crashing just a few feet away.
• OPTIONAL: A New Year's Day Tradition - Lunch at Nawab's, a local Indian food favorite. This usually happens between noon and 2pm. Bring an extra $20 if you plan to attend this favorite event.

Youth Scholarship Program
HELP sponsor a youth for New Year's or for any youth program by contributing extra funds when you register yourself or your child. All money designated for the Youth Scholarship will be used to help cover scholarships (Scholarship form available on request).