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Join us at the Kindergarten Yurt and Outdoor Play Space for a story, snack, scavenger hunt and outdoor play time! Dress for the weather and warm up in the cozy yurt if cold or rainy. Free Event open to the community!
* We are accepting donations of children’s books and outdoor clothing and equipment such as winter gear, rain gear, bikes, trikes, skis, skates, snowshoes etc.
This is an adult retreat but we can provide childcare for children ages 3 - 10 years at the neighboring yurt for an additional fee.
Join us in the Great Outdoors at Lake Bemidji State Park and at the Yurts at Apple Blossom Village for meaningful nature and social connection while we work together to create healthy screentime habits for the whole family.
In a non-judgmental and inclusive environment we will use this weekend retreat to explore how to resist the magnetic pull of screens, and instead enliven our family life or homeschool with the magic of hands on learning and deeper relationships with our children. Adults can attend the Saturday workshop while children ages 3 - 10 years are immersed in play and exploration. Saturday’s Workshop at the Yurts will include topics such as: Deepening our Connection to Nature, Mindful Parenting, Why opt-outside?, Importance of Screen-Free Play and Movement, How to Simplify and Slow down, Gardening and Cooking with kids, Forest School Philosophy, How to Foster Critical Thinking, Perseverance, and Resilience in our children, and Homeschooling with a Head, Heart, and Hands approach to learning.
Bring the whole family and enjoy activities for adults and children together during free time and evenings such as nature crafts, archery, string games, yoga, Forest Therapy walks, clapping games, and Forest Play. Enjoy stories and singing around the campfire and Shadow Puppetry in the evening. Bring an instrument, a good book, and your handwork or crafts to work on if you wish!
Leave the screens behind while you re-connect with yourself and your family in nature. Use this time to reset your intentions for family life and bring back tips and tools to help you slow down and find a healthy daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythm for your family in our fast paced world.
This Retreat is intended for Families with children ages birth to 10 but all are welcome. We will touch on screen use by tweens and teens within our discussions.
Activities and camping will be held at Lake Bemidji State Park Group Camp. Bring your own camping gear/tent/RV etc. Saturday Workshop and Kids Activities at the Apple Blossom Yurts located at Rail River Folk School, Bemidji.
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