Getting away from our regular routines and spaces as well as sculpting out a larger chunk of time can be a great way to build belonging and community, wrestle with some big ideas, and practice weaving life deeply. Fabric offers a number of ways for youth to do just that! Whether it is a weekend away on retreat or a whole week away at camp or a summer trip, youth can engage in a variety of new experiences that help us all to think big and show up in brave ways, and they are just a lot of fun too!
SUMMER 2024:
High School Youth Canoe Trip to the BWCA: July 7-12
Paddle & Portage All Day and All Night. What do we move through? How do the currents of life shape and move us– and how do we move in response? And when we reach the shore, what do we carry with us? High School students are invited to spend a few days away from the rhythms of daily life exploring, both literally and figuratively, paddling and portaging.
Remaining space is limited- please email della@fabricmpls.com if you would like to join in!
Weaver-Fray Camp: August 4-8
Let’s Re:Wild Reconnecting With Our Wild Nature. This year at camp we will be spending time getting up close with the natural world and exploring how our own wildness is part of living a deeply woven life. Come along as we develop our awareness of and appreciation of the ecology all around us and discover ways we can take an active role in its healing. Get ready for games, wild discoveries, creating, and all the ways that we build friendships and amazing experiences at camp!
The Pre-Camp Lock-in is a great way to practice being away from home and staying someplace new overnight. The lock in gives us a head start in getting to know each other and in becoming a community! Watch Fabric social media for some clues as to this year’s camp theme!
Here are the lock-in details:
Where: Northstar Basecamp at 6202 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN 55111
Date: Friday June 7th
Time: 7pm Friday – 8am Saturday morning
What to expect: team building games, rock climbing, archery, pizza, and a movie!
What to bring: All participants should bring personal toiletries and medications, a sleeping bag, pillow, closed-toed shoes, and dress comfortably for movement. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle that can be filled at the drinking fountain.
Cost: $40 (included in your camp payment)
PLEASE COMPLETE: Basecamp Participant Waiver LINK
Questions? Email heidi@fabricmpls.com or della@fabricmpls.com
High School Leadership for camp counselors (July date TBD): Leaders can build leadership skills through the Basecamp Leadership Adventure, serve at the Crisis Nursery, practice leading games and small groups, get familiar with schedules, theme etc.
There is always work to be done. Some of it can stop and some of it still needs to happen. But you don’t always have to be the one carrying the pack of the work! This week, take stock