Family Days are a wonderful opportunity to spend the day connecting with your children, yourself and a community of supportive peers. Come play, share, learn and open your heart!
Bob Stahl, who leads this daylong event, is a certified mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher who studied with Jon Kabat-Zinn. He brings to this family event a generous heart and the ability to straddle both secular and spiritual worlds as he directs Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs in six Bay Area medical centers, has a PhD in Philosophy and Religion and lived 8 years in a Buddhist monastary.
FAMILY PRACTICE PERIOD:
A Program for the Whole Family We start our morning with a program FOR EVERYONE, weaving the theme of the day into songs, skits and family activities. We have plenty for your little ones with mindfulness geared toward children ages 4 - 9. We have added a program especially for older children ages 10 - 14 as well. Come and explore mindfulness with us!
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM:
During the second half of our day, children ages 4-14 will attend age appropriate groups with our experienced Spirit Rock "day-camp counselors." They will play, make art, sing songs, and practice mindfulness together.
PARENT'S PROGRAM:
Parents of 4-14 year-olds will have an opportunity to meditate, hear a talk related to parenting as practice, and connect with one another through group discussions.
Pre-registration requested so we can plan ahead, especially for the kid's activities: Cost: $35-$55 per family, depending on size. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the event and attend free of charge, children are welcome to vounteer alongside an adult. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Financial Aid: Scholarships and work exchanges available. Call 415.488.0164 x 224. No one turned away for lack of funds.
