2021 Program Registration

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We also call this the Finding True Self Project and the scope of this project not only spans internal discovery but also the external, with hands-on experiences that include working with related wellness and self-care industry leaders.  On one hand, participants experience enlightenment, self-love and education of self-awareness, mind, body & spirit, compassion, unity and social inclusion.  On the other hand, exposure to the fields of cosmetology, fashion, hair care, makeup, massage and spa.  All these possibilities exist while advancing the stewardship of caring for those less fortunate.

Our Balance Project explores a blending of health, science and nature recognizing the importance of the interconnections between them.  The food we consume, how we produce that food and the natural world at large, all part of the cycle of providing food for the world to consume.  These hands-on experiences bring young people together with farmers and ranchers as well as related industry leaders to explore how the world's health and our destiny as a species are inextricably intertwined with the natural world.  Our teens experience growing organic food, composting and farming.

Giving these experiences fun names makes exposure to them even more fascinating. We call this one the Happy Belly Project.  Working side-by-side with industry leaders, our youth learn about the people and where food actually comes from, what balanced nutrition looks like, in-restaurant and catering service options as well as how to prepare specific dishes and serve them. Our participants experience culinary and hospitality awareness, catering, home economics, farmers market, life skills of eating healthy and event planning.

Our Peace Project teaches self-expression through a myriad of vehicles.  So, whether it is painting portraits of the dogs participating in our Annual Fashion Paw Tea event or listening to the ancient sounds of music that existed centuries ago, our teens experience a release that helps form free expression.  Experiences include visual arts, exhibits and shows, digital media, fine arts, graphic design, photography, drawing, dance, drama, theater, music, singing and acting.

The Soul Play Project focuses on humanity, habitats and a sense of community.  Teens gain hands-on experience with problem solving at the very practical level, how creativity is critical to community planning,  the home building industry and how all of us can participate to end homelessness and promote independent living for all foster youth.  Participants experience being exposed to the housing industry, construction and handyman trades.

The Rainmaker Project offers hands-on experience with science, space, natural resources and environmental preservation working with industry leaders.  Their awareness is raised to environmental and green solutions that benefit humanity with zero waste or harm to the earth.  Our young people experience the environment and nature, first hand, earth, wind, water, energy, solar, science, space, waste management, pollution and recycling.