There is no cost for classes, events and retreats at IMC. Donations are welcome. No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated.
In response to parents’ requests, IMC began a children’s program in 1996. In recent years we have received numerous requests to expand our offering of youth programs. We have designed four age-appropriate programs beginning with kindergarten-aged kids and ending with 12th grade high school students.
Memorial Day Weekend Family Retreat: K-5th Graders and Parents with Richard Shankman, Rebekkah LaDyne.
Saturday, May 25-Monday May 27. At Jikoji Retreat Center, Los Gatos.
Practice together as a family during a relaxed weekend that will offer structured retreat practice and small group sharing with other parents, teens, and children, along with hiking and appreci- ation of the forest, grasslands, and views from the top of the Santa Cruz mountains. The site features camping and a limited number of shared dorm rooms. For more info please contact Liz Powell at eapowell@aol.com. Registration is available here.
Dharma Sprouts (K – 3rd Grade)
led by Liz Powell & Carla Rayacich
First Sunday of the month
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Brief meditations and dharma practice through stories, songs, art, movement, and games. Parents/caregivers participate alongside their young children. Please contact Liz if you plan to attend.
Dharma Rocks Youth Program (3rd – 5th Grade)
(Sixth graders have the option of attending Dharma Rocks and/or Dharma Tweens)
Led by Liz Powell
Second Sunday of the month, 5:15 – 7:15 pm
Includes fun, interactive, community-building games and crafts, pizza, and a half-hour of practice and dharma. RSVP to eapowell@aol.com.
“Dharma Tweens” Middle School Program (6th – 8th Grades)
(Sixth graders have the option of attending Dharma Rocks and/or Dharma Tweens)
Led by Hilary Borison
On 4th Sunday of each month from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. (please see web calendar for specific dates)
A time to explore how the dharma can support challenges and opportunities pertinent to middle schoolers through group discussions, mindfulness practice, creative activities, interactive games, pizza dinner, and opportunities for community service.
Please contact Hilary Borison at hborison@sbcglobal.net or 650-575-2052 for more information or to RSVP.
Mindful Teens (High School Youth)
led by Alicia McLucas, Aaron Chavira, Nirali Shah, and Trent Walker
First Sunday of the month, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
A safe and fun space where teens can learn to apply the practices and principles of mindfulness to support their self-discovery, empowerment, and fulfillment. It is also intended to be a trusting environment where teens can discuss among themselves and adult facilitators, issues that are important in their lives. Please RSVP for purposes of food headcount to Alicia McLucas (650) 361-8800.
Recommended Books
Please visit these links for recommended books for teens and children.
