Ideal for campers ages 13-18, Teen Passages is a four day camp, designed to build whole, balanced adults through a series of learning experiences and activities that emphasize the necessity of balancing our physical and spiritual aspects. It is when balanced that we are best able to adapt to the challenges of a changing world, and contribute to our communities through meaningful connection, compassion, and service.
Borrowing from Western, Eastern, and Indigenous Traditions, we offer people a chance to build their lives in a way that creates whole human beings. In a world beset by division, tribalism, and anger, our program offers students tools to calm the mind, train the body, activate the spirit, and persevere through the difficulties of life.
Camp Dates: Monday, August 3rd - Thursday, August 6th
Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Camp Location: Los Gatos Farms, 21000 Los Gatos Farms Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95030
https://www.losgatosfarms.com/
The Passages program is designed to build whole, balanced adults through a series of experiences and activities that emphasize the necessity of balancing our physical and spiritual aspects. It is when balanced that we are best able to adapt to the chaos of a changing world. Borrowing from Western, Eastern, and Indigenous Traditions, we offer people a chance to build their lives in a way that creates whole human beings. In a world beset by division, tribalism, and anger, our program offers students tools to silence their minds, train their bodies, energize their spirit, and persevere through difficulties. The Passages program leverages concepts of traditional rites of passage as a pathway to modern adulthood. Once a student
completes the Passages program, they are considered alumni of the Passages program.
The Passages Program is comprised of a series of 3 weekend intensives, culminating in a benchmark rites of passage ceremony, marking a student's graduation. Each seminar is comprised of a series of experiential learning exercises, such as meditation, mindful food choices, rich discussions, storytelling, and outdoor activities. Each seminar builds on the knowledge gained during the previous seminar, as well as the student's experience applying the learning in daily life. The training begins with a focus on learning how to quiet the mind, so a student can develop the opportunity to tap into universal knowledge. The training continues with a focus on accessing and using tools to empower our students, like breath exercises, and tools to explore the non-physical, like lucid dreaming. We hope that the students will use these tools to access their life’s purpose and explore how they can uniquely contribute to and be of service to their family, friends, and community. They will round out their learning by persevering, overcoming barriers, and thriving no matter how difficult the challenge or task.
Intensive Weekend themes are Purification, Empowerment, and Impeccability. Those completing the full Cycle will be eligible to register for the final Intensive, Perseverance, and participate in their Right of Passage Ceremony.
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meet your instructors
Tamara Caruthers
Tammy is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, she believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.
Jocelin Meesenburg
Jocelin is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past two decades helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Her approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
James Fite
James’s background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, he helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
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