The Shambhala community runs three different camps every year at campgrounds in Nova Scotia, Colorado, and France.The following descriptions are offered on the camp website: The Deer Park website says that “with the practice of mindfulness as the base, we shall learn to practice deep listening and loving speech to nourish true harmony within our families.” The Family Retreat runs from June 29 – July 3. Thich Nhat Hanh’s US community at Deer Park Monastery offers a 4-day Teen Camp and a week-long retreat for the family.Īt the Teen Camp, which runs June 16 – 20, kids can expect to stay in tents (no parents allowed!), and throughout the course of the camp, they will be focused on the practice of mindfulness through various daily activities.
Wondering what to do with your children for the summer months? Here are a few programs you might be interested in. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window).Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window).Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window).
