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 of "Heeding the Call of the Universal Consciousness." 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!
After the evening activity, the youth head back to Camp Pendleton where they will be supervised by experienced counselors. (Returning to lead the counseling staff this year will be Shay Tippens!)
This year's speakers include the Reverends Chris and Sharon Fazel as well as Robert Grant.
Additional Events
- 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.
Registration:
Please register in advance by calling 1-800-333-4499 so that we may plan for you! Or click here: (REGISTER NOW) Check-In for the Youth Conference is from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Friday, December 28, 2007 at the A.R.E. The residential Youth Track participants will car pool to the Youth House after registration.
A detailed schedule of all activities will be provided at the beginning of the conference.
Youth House:
(For 13-17 year olds)
Youth housing is at Camp Pendleton and is affectionately known as the "house that never ends." The
participants are separated according to gender. Housing costs cover: House rental,
meals, vehicle expenses, counselors, and activities.
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).
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