Activities

In this program, we pair each youth with a dedicated Spiritual Companion. This person is an adult who walks with them through the program—listening, witnessing, and being present with them. Most Coming of Age events take place on Saturdays, with three overnight events. Activities include rituals, stories, games, inspiration, and practice using prayer. Equally important, the program incorporates other spiritual tools, time outdoors, and FUN, SILLINESS, and GIGGLES. Coming of Age begins with a kick-off event in November and runs from January through June. To participate, youth and their family must commit to attending all the scheduled events in the program.

Parents’ Circle

Are you a parent or guardian seeking support through the “growing up” phase of your child’s life? Through participation in our Parents’ Circle, parents and adults with parenting roles can learn more about the developmental process their child or youth is going through, as well as spiritual support for the family in adjusting to changes that their child or youth might be experiencing.

Spiritual Companions

Adult volunteers, who report that they enjoy each program every bit as much as the children or youth, participate with young people in all events. Because memories of childhood or child-rearing often emerge during this program, we offer a Spiritual Companions’ Circle, in which they can receive support in working with or through any memories that emerge.

COA 2019-2020 Key Dates

Participant Interviews: TBA
Applications Due: Jun 30, 2020
Deposit Due: Aug 30, 2020
Program Balance Due: Nov 1, 2020
Family Kick-off: Nov 1, 2020
Youth Vision Quest: May 21-23, 2021
Reincorporation Ceremony & Celebration: Jun 5, 2021
Completion Ceremony & Alumni Picnic: Jun 6, 2021

See 2020-2021 Calendar for additional details.