Dancing Jaguar Inspirations Programs for Children
One of the major ways Dancing Jaguar's Spirit Camp differs from other camps is its focus. This program teaches children to focus inward and to learn how to navigate their inner landscape. We like to tell children that when they are at school, they are nurturing their minds; when they play sports they are nurturing their bodies; and when they attend Spirit Camp, they are nurturing their spirit -- that wonderful essence that makes each child a unique, beautiful individual.
The spirit within each of us contains a small, quiet voice, - our intuition. This voice can also be referred to as "our higher self" or "higher consciousness." When we turn off or refuse to listen to the voice within, we lose our connection to the deepest part of who we are. Using games, crafts, songs, and activities to connect to that inner essence, children at Spirit Camp are encouraged to trust their intuition, honor their truth and speak from the heart. What an important set of goals!
Religion is not a part of Spirit Camp. Children are exposed to mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and other modalities that assist them in connecting to their inner world, but religious dogma is not included in the curriculum. Rather than learning to use a set of rules to navigate the ups and downs of life, children develop their inner compass. By learning to listen to their inner voice, they come to trust themselves to make choices that will sustain minds, bodies, and spirits. Spirituality is present at Spirit Camp as children explore the essence of who they are, and the essence of all living things.
Spirit Camp places a strong emphasis on its commitment to the natural environment. Every day, campers spend time outdoors exploring the environment. They will enhance their sense of the world around them by paying close attention to what they hear, see, and feel. In Milwaukee, we will spend time each day in Juneau Park across the street from The Knickerbocker on the Lake.
These are some of the many concepts, tools, and techniques the children will learn at Dancing Jaguar's Spirit Camp:
- Creating sacred space and sacred tools
- Guided Visualizations
- Chakras - introduction to, balancing, opening, and shielding
- Mindfulness
- Using Dowsing Rods and Pendulums
- Gratitude Practice
- Auras
- Affirmations
- Shamanic Journeying
- Connecting to Nature Energetically
- Working with Power Animals and Spirit Helpers
- Aromatherapy
- Breathing Techniques
- The Healing Power of Gemstones and Crystals
- The Law of Attraction
One of the biggest changes parents see in their children after they have attended Spirit Camp is that their child has the ability to find a nurturing way to shift their emotions from one that feels "yucky" to a more positive, peaceful place. How many of us have witnessed a child in a bad mood, spinning her wheels in frustration, and affecting everyone around her? Wouldn't it be empowering for that child to know that she can shift her emotions by using one of the tools she learned at Spirit Camp? As you can imagine, a child who learns to do this for him/herself also helps to shift the entire dynamics of the family!
We hope your child will join us on a journey of self-discovery as they gain a deeper understanding of who they are in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
