Weekly Circle of Joy

Ananda Washington is providing “Circle of Joy” Sunday School every Sunday at the Blue Lotus Temple, 10:15-11:10 (approximate).

Who may participate: Children 4-10

Parents have the option to join us downstairs or stay in the Sanctuary.

How does it work? Children will stay with parents upstairs in the sanctuary until after the first chant; then they go downstairs with teachers to the large classroom.  Children will be brought back upstairs to join their parent/caregivers in the sanctuary for the “Touch of Light” blessing during the Festival of Light.

Activities on a Sunday morning

  • Getting acquainted games
  • Ananda children’s songs
  • Short yoga/relaxation time
  • Storytime – based on character values, stories from teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and saints like St. Francis
  • Simple snack
  • Art/craft time

Topics

  • Stories of Paramhansa Yogananda’s life, Jesus Christ and saints such as Saint Francis
  • Spiritual values: kindness, will power, truth, love, positive attitude, higher consciousness

Who are the Teachers?

Ellen Morris

Lead teacher and coordinator.

She directed the Kid’s Yoga Day Camp summer 2023, at the Lynnwood Ananda Community. She is a retired Montessori teacher and Ananda meditation teacher.

Sharon Traeger

Co-lead Teacher.

She is a retired pre-school teacher and Ananda meditation teacher.

Other Sunday school teachers will be part of a rotating team and they will be trained by Ellen Morris. If you would like to be one of them, please contact Ellen Morris at ellen@anandawashington.org.

Yoga Day Camp

Dear Friends,                                                                                                          
Thank you for your interest in the Yoga Day Camp for children ages 5 – 11.  The program offers a warm, friendly and supportive environment for kids from all backgrounds.  Our philosophy is of joy, kindness and inclusion.  Children will be treated with respect and understanding.  A variety of experiences will be offered: yoga postures, circle time-sharing with an uplifting theme, music, nature activities, cooking, projects, crafts, active play, and—a favorite among all children—swimming! Children can swim in our built-in swimming pool.  Our adult teachers and volunteers offer a variety of projects throughout the week to keep the children engaged, safe and happy.

When

 Monday-Friday, July 22 – 26, 2024

Where

The Camp will once again be held at the beautiful 5-acre Ananda Community campus located at 20715 Larch Way in Lynnwood, WA 98036.  The campus includes organic gardens, wooded trails, open lawn for games, large kitchen for cooking projects, yoga studio, creative art room, covered stage for creative expression, playground equipment, a sandbox and a swimming pool.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 – 9:20                All camp sing-a-long
9:20 – 9:45                Small group circle
9:45 – 10:00              Snack time
10:00 – 10:30            Active Games or Drama
10:30 – 11:00            Arts and Crafts or Cooking
11:00 – 11:30            Yoga
11:30 – 12:00            Lunch time
12:00 – 12:45            Nature/Water play/Animal interaction
1:00 – 2:30                Swimming in pool
2:30 – 2:45                Change clothes/Snack time
2:45 – 3:00                Sharing/Gratitude Circle, Farewell

Payment Breakdown

Payment Breakdown:
Application fee:   
 $25
Camp fee on a sliding scale:                  
$250-$450
Partial scholarships are available
 
 
Again, thank you for your interest in Yoga Day Camp!  We wish you and your child a wonderful, safe, and fun summer.
If you have any questions, please email friends@anandawa.org or call 425-806-3700.
 
With joy!
Ellen Morris

Support for Parents

Books:

  • Education for Life by Swami Kriyananda
  • Calm and Compassionate Children by Susan Usha Dermond
  • Awake and Ready by Susan (Usha) Dermond
  • Sharing Nature with Children by Joseph Bharat Cornell

Website:

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