Diocese of Olympia Youth Ministry
Holy Week Pilgrimage to Holden Village
6th – 9th graders are invited on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the remote wilderness community of Holden Village on Lake Chelan. April 2 – 7, 2023. $450. Scholarships available.
Episcopal Youth Event (EYE)
EYE (Episcopal Youth Event) is an international gathering of high school youth which only happens every three years (though the last event was held in 2017). This year, EYE will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, July 4-8, 2023. The Diocese of Olympia will send a group of youth delegates with adult chaperones. The total cost for families is $330/delegate which covers: registration, airfare, lodging, meals, and transportation in Maryland.
If you have general questions about the event itself, go to: FAQ
Contact: Naomi Woodrum, Diocesan Youth Confirmation Coordinator to reserve your place: nwoodrum@ecww.org
Holy Hikes
Holy Hikes is open to all ages and youth are especially welcome! We meet every other month, on selected Saturdays 10:00 a.m., at trail-heads up and down the I-5 corridor. For hike details go to: ecww.org/holy-hikes.
Summer Camp 2023 – Camp Huston
Schedule
Counselor Training – July 3-12, 2023 (Mon-Wed) | $600 | 16+ and completed 10th grade
Discovery Camp 1 – July 16-22, 2023 (Sun-Sat) | $765 | Grades 3-10
Discovery Camp 2 – July 30-August 5, 2023 (Sun-Sat) | $765 | Grades 3-10
Discovery Camp 3 – August 13-19, 2023 (Sun-Sat) | $765 | Grades 3-10
Scholarships are available through your church, the Bishop Curtis Scholarship Fund, or directly from Camp Huston.
For more information visit huston.org. Questions? Email: info@huston.org
Register here
Resources For Those Who Work With Youth
Hosted by The Episcopal Church. If you crave ideas, resources, prayer support from your peers, and more, this is the gathering for you! REGISTER HERE
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Resources
Confirm Not Conform: Confirmation curriculum
D365 – Daily Devotional: “pause, listen, think, pray, go”
Living Compass: Their “Teen Wellness Circle” curriculum is FREE, and awesome (so are all their programs)
The Many Faces of God: An Interfaith Encounter – a curriculum to compare and contrast our own faith with the other major world religions.
Paths to Understanding: Multi-faith peacemaking for the common good of our children, our planet, and ourselves.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – You are not alone. In a crisis, call 1-800-273-8255.