Now enrolling 6th, 7th, and 8th grade groups beginning in Fall of 2018!
Please fill out an application to reserve a spot for your child.
Please fill out an application to reserve a spot for your child.
2018 is the inaugural year of our improved Coming of Age Program! The details of the program structure have been adapted and enriched by our dedicated program staff and input from the Village. The heart of our program is the same as we have always brought to our mission of serving Bay Area youth. We are excited to be embarking on this journey!
Program Logistics:
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Group Community Structure:
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The Program:
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Daylongs:
- 6 hours long
- A consistent weekend day each month. For example, the second Sunday or first Saturday
- Normally takes place outdoors or in nature
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Examples:
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Summer Camping Trip:
- 2-4 nights long
- Occurs in July, August, or September
- Is in addition to one regular daylong during these months
- The location, length, and details are different for every group
- Offers opportunities for bonding and growing as a group (read - Testing Boundaries: Epic Tales of an East Bay Boys Group)
- Deepens understanding of how to be in nature respectfully
- May be a backcountry wilderness experience or more local overnights depending on schedule and the unique abilities of each group (i.e. Adventures of a Marin Boys Group into Camino Alto Open Space)
The Parent Meeting:
Marking Ceremony:
- Held once every three months
- Leaders and Elder update the parents about the evolution of the group
- The meeting is an opportunity to share with a parent community the adventure of raising a young teenager and get support around the concerns and the challenges that arise
Marking Ceremony:
- Is the ceremonial marking of the rite of passage that has been happening all along for the youth
- Honors the 3 essential components of a 'rite of passage' (separation, transition & reintegration) and is the culminating experience for youth in the Stepping Stones program
- Occurs in the fall of 9th grade, or occasionally the summer before
- Is different for each group
- Celebrates the development, gifts, and place of each youth in the community
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Examples:
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Tuition
We recognize how important it is that our financial relationships be based on mutual respect, clarity and open communication. We welcome a discussion to clarify any of the following information.
Please contact us for more information.
- Tuition for groups starting Fall 2018 is $2,850.00 per year. This covers Leader pay for both time with the group and group activity planning, materials for activities, and staff support for both parents and Leaders. The price also reflects the values we hold in assuring the highest possible program quality.
- We also offer the option of a payment plan, $712.50 quarterly or $237.50 monthly billed on the first of the quarter/month.
- There is a $150 discount each year for paying the full annual amount.
- We have Tuition Assistance available through the Danielle L. Gladd Scholarship Fund and we do our best to provide the support necessary for families to participate in the program. Please indicate your interest in Tuition Assistance in your application. However, the cost of our program is reflective of what it takes to serve you and your child in the best way possible so please try to pay what you can.
Please contact us for more information.
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Next Steps:
- Fill out an Application for your child. We are currently accepting applications for groups beginning Fall 2018.
- Contact us with any questions
- Spread the word to other parents you know.
- We will be in touch once we receive your application. Welcome to the Village!