2026 Theme
Creating Havens of Hope Through Social Action, Study, Spirituality, the Arts, and Service
Eric Dozier will lead the adult classes through this year's theme:
”Co-Creating with God" is a four-phase workshop that operationalizes the Universal House of Justice’s guidance on the family as a "nation in miniature" alongside its urgent call to eradicate racial prejudice from the fabric of society. By mirroring the divine attribute of The Fashioner, families refine the "powers of the soul" to establish "just relationships" and a "fortress" of reciprocity that reflects the oneness of humanity. Through the "ladder" of the arts, participants will explore how they can transform their homes into a "Home of Light"—a haven and pillar of a diverse world where the "society-building power" of the Faith is released in full measure.
Details of the program are still being finalized, but will generally follow the schedule here. The full program will be available to download here once released.
Daily Schedule
- Dawn Prayers (6:00 am)
- Breakfast (8:00am)
- Morning gathering (prayers, devotions, singing)
- Classes by age (am)
- Lunch (12:00 pm)
- Artistic Classes
- Classes by age (pm)
- Recreation
- Dinner (6:00 pm)
- Evening gathering
- Evening program (Open Mic, deepenings, firesides and meaningful conversations)
Classes by Age
Rich and engaging classes are provided morning and afternoon to study the theme, broken out by age groups. Final groupings will be determined by registration numbers.
- Infant to age 4 will have a nursery area and materials to attend with their parent (no teacher).
- Pre-K and kindergarten must be able to attend class independently. Those who cannot may join the activities in the nursery.
- Young adults will either have a separate class or join the Adult class (based on preference answers during registration).
Artistic Classes
We are pleased to offer such a wonderful range of artistic classes again this year, thanks to all the volunteers who are providing their talent and time. Note that not all classes are available in each session, and may be subject to change.
Choral Singing
Both sessions: led by Eric Dozier
A musical exploration into community worship and praise. Strengthen the "core" of your core activities by infusing more singing and the arts more deeply in your study circles.
Seven Valleys Art Exploration
Both sessions: led by Louise Profeit-Leblanc
Use traditional arts (including sewing with animal hide) to explore the mystical Writings of Baha'u'llah in the Seven Valleys.
Sacrifice and the Martyrs
Both sessions: led by Ruhi Jahanpour
Listen to stories of sacrifice and courage exemplified by Baha'i martyrs in Iran in the early days of the Faith.
Lakota Folk Tales
Both sessions: led by Ceylan and Patricia Locke
Selected traditional Lakota folk tales or myths (Ohúŋkakaŋ): Stories from the Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold compilation will be studied using engaging video narration by Kevin Locke (Tȟokéya Inázin, First to Arise) and step-by-step facilitation by Ceylan Isgor-Locke.
Theater and Prayer
Both sessions: Led by Nava Bastani
Through a short story about Enoch Olinga, we will delve into what prayer means to us through exploring stories in our own lives.
Drawing from the Source
Both sessions: led by Norma Bergquist
You will be given techniques to be moved by the heart and not the brain. The result is a drawing created from your unique spiritual perspective.
Terracotta Pot Painting
Led by Etsuko Haring (Session 1) and Jennifer Gill (Session 2)
Design and paint your own terracotta pot. Plant a flower and take it home or gift to a friend!
Bracelet Beading
Both sessions: led by Fariba Norgaard
Create unique and beautiful bracelets with colorful weaving, beads, and letter beads!
Traditional Beading
Both sessions: led by Krystal Profeit
Learn traditional beading techniques to create your own beadwork!
Rock & Shell Art
Both sessions: TBD
Design and paint rocks and shells with uplifting messages, to leave around the Seabeck campus.
Tile Drawing
Session 1: led by Selma Anderson
Use your creativity to design and paint your own tile and add a quote to take home. Sharpies are used in this class!
Felt Hearts
Session 1: led by Leslie Blanding
Create hearts using felting techniques.
Paper Flowers
Session 1: led by Fariba Noorgard and Charlii Jalali
Create paper flower corsage arrangements with quotes from the Baha'i Writings.
African Dance
Session 1: led by Karida and Derrell Walker
Join us for a West African dance class. Dress to dance!
Drawing
Session 1: led by Fouad Ghorbani
Explore a vibrant world of colors, shapes, textures and techniques to inspire your creativity!
Sound Bath
Session 2: led by Tahirih Fields
Meditational sound immersion with singing bowls! This class requires being still and quiet for a full hour. Bring a towel or yoga mat.
Stories of Martha Root
Session 2: led by Angie Diliberto
Listen to and practice telling the stories of Martha Root, a hand of the Cause of God.
Watercolor Adventures
Session 2: led by Elaine Phillips
Explore the wonderful world of Watercolor-paint a landscape, trace a leaf, draw a dream, frame a quote, create your hidden inner world through color you can take anywhere.
Recreation
Enjoy the beautiful Hood Canal
Recreation is an integral part of summer school, as a time to bond with friends from near and far. Seabeck has a variety of sports courts (basketball, volleyball, tennis/pickleball), and fields for soccer and frisbee. There is a swim lagoon with boating, and across the street is a rocky beach. We setup a giant slip-n-slide, and for smaller children there are multiple playgrounds. For more tranquil times, there are extensive hiking trails in the woods and many benches and verandas to relax and soak in the Northwest.
