Schedule of Activities
Fall NYM 7th and 8th Grade Retreat
November 11-13, 2011
Madison Friends Meeting House, Madison, WI

Shining Our Light in the Circle of the Sun



Friday, November 11
7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Welcome to Madison Meetinghouse!
Music, snacks, games, meeting Middle School friends happens now in the Meetinghouse basement. Bring musical instruments to play together, a flashlight for flashlight tag, board games to share, and your amazing self. See our solar oven set up for cookies.
Saturday, November 12
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Group Introduction and Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
10:30 am Sustainable Living and Guest Speakers
12:00 Lunch
1:00 pm Hike to zoo and outdoor fun
4:00 pm Get Real/Get Local: shop, make, eat and clean-up dinner
7:00 pm Games
8:00 pm Candle-making, friendship bracelets, More Games
Sunday, November 13
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Song practice and retreat planning
11:15 am Meeting for Worship and Madison Meeting First Day School
12:15 Good-byes


All 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend this NYM Retreat at Madison Friends Meeting House.

Cost: $20 per family for the weekend.
(Note: Don’t let a tight budget stop you from participating. We want you to come! Scholarships are available. Contact Mary Klos, 920-883-8611, calumetdreams@yahoo.com)

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