The true offering of Compassionate Communication in the youth program of Family HEART Camp is in the experience of meaningful community. The youth program consists of living NVC, where skills are experienced, seen and taught through example and play, more than direct NVC instruction.

Our goal is to serve our families by creating an environment that feels authentic, nurturing and fun for the youth attending it. We are committed to a high staff/volunteer to youth ratio to support more individual focus and the deepest connection and support possible. We are inspired to support each youth at their own level, learning style and interest to the highest degree possible.

As a community of youth staff, our goal is to form our family-like group of volunteers from individuals who are committed to practicing or deepening their skill with compassionate communication. These community members are also people with interest, inspiration, skill or experience working with children who can share their patience, flexibility, love, and inspiration.

Program activities may consist of the following:

• Physical cooperative games and activities: acro-balance, capture the flag, soccer, hug tag, scavenger hunt, hiking, swimming, hikes, boating, yoga...
• Art projects: clay, painting/watercolor, beading, paper mache, paper making, origami, marbleizing, charcoal, macrame, finger knitting, art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy
• Science experiments: liquid nitrogen ice cream, natural ginger ale, invisible ink
• Other activities: story reading, fort building, cooking etc.

There may be a separate teen program if we have enough youth in the 12-16 age group.