Family Camp – Rites of Passage

For families, single parents, and children aged from 3-10. Activities for the children are organized in the mornings, giving adults the opportunity to meditate together, study and share common topics with each other – we prepare a programme with talks, practice sessions and discussions. Afternoons will include group activities such as swimming or treasure hunts. Join us for this vibrant time at the height of the summer!

Blazing camp fires, muddy shoes, nature walks, ease, joyful children, great friends, story telling, laughter, simplicity, child-friendly food, meditation practice, art, song, swimming, rolling in the grass, and more.
Playing, practising and exploring nature, parents and children have time to spend both together and apart in a creative and gentle adventure. Includes organized group activities and play, contemplative practices, and plenty of time for individual practice and just plain visiting.
In the morning, programmes run for children aged 3-10, while their parents have time together for meditation practice, study, discussion and contemplation.

The theme for the parent’s stream this Summer is Compassion: how to be available to others. In this year’s family camp we will explore how to bring compassion to ourself and others. This will include meditation, talks, exercises and discussion. We can only be available to others when we practice being available to ourselves.

In the afternoons and evenings, there will be room for both structured and spontaneous activities: outings, campfires, parent circles, and contemplative activities for the whole family.

Children aged 8-10 will be able to complete the Rites of Passage, click here to find out more. This programme acknowledges the child’s first major step towards adulthood, the first responsibilities in the family and beyond. The child is introduced to his or her potential as a compassionate being – one who faces the events of life, big and small, with an open heart, inquisitiveness, dignity, and fearlessness.

You have children above 10 years old who can’t join Family Camp ? On the same period, they may wish to join the Shambhala Sun Summer Camp for children aged 10-16! They will live a great experience with youngsters of all countries, having fun, making friends and learning to take responsability for oneself and one’s world.

Practical

Arrival day (July 21): Programme starts at 8pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your tent. Diner is served at 6.45 pm.
End of programme (July 31): closing circle and banquet in the evening.
Departure day (August 1): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.

This programme is taught in English. Free translation into French or other languages needs to be confirmed. Important: translation services are possible only if you register your request at least two months in advance of the programme.

Registration for Family Camp

The online registration process allows you to register now each member of the family (but only pay for adults at this step). If your child/dren participate in the Rites of Passage, please notify his age and mother language during registration.

The prices displayed at the very bottom of the page are per adult person (payable online). For children, prices are reduced as shown in the family summary below:

FAMILY CAMP 2018 PRICES
(Euro)	Adults	Children
…	…	5-10 yrs	3-4 yrs	< 3 yrs
Programme price
Standard	200	100	100	see *
Early Bird (< 21 May)	170	85	85	see *
Concession	150	75	75	see *
Full board	40 €/night	20 €/night	5 €/night	5 €/night

* This programme is not accessible to children below 3 years old. However, they are welcome at Dechen Chöling, under your responsibility. If you bring a nanny or au pair, they pay 20 euros per day. Please follow the registration form which guides you in registering more than one person. Thank you!