** Formerly Western Washington Baha'i Summer School
Program
The program schedule will be published here as it is finalized. Generally, it will be the following rhythm:
- Dawn Prayers (6:00 am)
- Breakfast (8:00am)
- Morning gathering (prayers, devotions, singing)
- Classes by age (am)
- Lunch (12:00 pm)
- Recreation
- Artistic Classes
- Classes by age (pm)
- Dinner (6:00 pm)
- Recreation
- Evening gathering
- Evening program (Open Mic, deepenings, firesides and meaningful conversations)
Children's Classes
- Up to age 3 - parents must accompany their children, no formal class/teacher
- PreK-K (children must be able to attend class independently)
- 1st-2nd Grade
- 3rd-4th Grade
- 5th-6th Grade
- 7th-8th Grade (Session 1), 7th-9th Grade (Session 2)
- 9th-11th Grade (Session 1)
- 12th Grade to Young Adult (age 25) (Session 1)
- 10th Grade to College Age Students (Session 2)
Artistic Classes
Bracelet Beading
Sessions 1 and 2
Led by Fariba Norgaard
Friendship bracelets originated with indigenous people in Central and South America, introduced to the US, is a decorative bracelet given to a friend as a symbol of friendship. Create a bracelet using thread and beads to give to a friend!
Devotional Hike
Sessions 1 and 2
Led by Stanton Brown
Enjoy the beautiful and tranquil outdoors at Seabeck in fellowship and prayers as you walk an easy path through the forest.
Gospel Music
Sessions 1 and 2
Led by Eric Dozier
Explore the transformative power of music in Why We Sing: A Musical Inquiry into Community Worship and Praise. Weave music, prayer, and reflection to deepen spiritual growth, seek to inspire an enraptured connection to God, and assist the Friends in strengthening the "core" of your core activities.
Storytelling
Sessions 1 and 2
Led by Louise Profeit-LeBlanc
African Dance
Session 1
Led by Derrell and Karida Walker
Join us for a West African dance class! Dress to dance!
Bookbinding
Sessions 1 and 2
Led by Kathy Mejia
Stitch together your own book using a beautiful and simple binding stitch! Markers and stamps will be available to decorate your finished book.
Drawing from the Source Session 1
Led by Norma Bergquist
This drawing session is moved by the heart and not by the brain. You will be given techniques to make this possible. The result is a drawing created from your unique spiritual perspective.
Artwork by Norma Bergquist
Unity through Music
Session 2
Led by Wes Dyring
Delve into the Sacred Writings on the influence of music on our beings and learn how it can move people toward the spirit and receptivity.
Sound Bath
Sessions 1 and 2
Session 1 TBD
Session 2 led by Tahirih Fields
Experience meditational sound immersion with singing bowls. This class requires being still and quiet for a full hour.
Tile Coloring
Sessions 1 and 2
Session 1 with Nakisa Salashoor
Session 2 with Andrew Haring
Use your creativity to draw and decorate your own tile to keep.
Watercolor
Session 2
Led by Leslie Blanding
Enjoy painting simple, abstract watercolor washes on beautiful paper. Incorporate provided quotes or hand-write your own, and string them together with hemp twine & copper rings.
Drawing
Session 1
Led by Fouad Ghorbani
Rediscover the joy of drawing with simple lines, shapes, and patterns. Add meaningful quotes and connect your artwork to celebrates unity, friendship, and the beauty of diverse voices coming together.
We are pleased to offer the following artistic classes this year, thanks to all the volunteers who are providing their talent and time. Note that not all classes are offered in both sessions, and may be subject to change.
Creative Quote Cards
Session 2
Led by Elaine Phillips
Use your creativity making botanical illustrations for meaningful gifts. Art unites hearts!
Recreation activities will take advantage of the natural beauty of the Seabeck campus. There are several playgrounds for younger children, volleyball, foosball, tennis courts, and large sports fields.
Recreation
More than classrooms for a total summer camp experience
Scheduled recreation activities include boating and swimming on the lagoon; devotional hike in the forest; giant slip-n-slide
The school takes advantage of the natural environment to provide an overall camp experience. Seabeck has a large campus with multiple buildings for meetings, crafts and workshops, and many outdoor options including playgrounds, swim and boating lagoon, and forest trails.
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