Young Women's Retreat - (Young Men's Retreat scroll down)
This optional retreat for sophomore girls is designed “to inspire each young woman to find the strength, confidence and empowerment she needs to follow her dreams; to find her inner beauty and own her own gifts".
The retreat is January 31 - Feb. 2, 2013 and is open to all sophomore girls.
See below for more information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.
For more information about this retreat contact Jolene Boyle 206 577-2110 jboyle@seaprep.org
FAQ’S – Frequently Asked Questions- YOUNG WOMEN’S RETREAT ATSEATTLEPREP
What is the Young Women’s Retreat? Is it required?
The Young Women’s retreat’s mission is to inspire each young woman to find the strength, confidence and empowerment she needs to follow her dreams; find her inner beauty and own her unique gifts. The retreat will center on student talks and challenges, small group sharing, and fun activities such as a ropes course and paintballing. The retreat is optional and highly encouraged.
Why have a Young Women’s retreat?
Seattle Prep believes in the holistic education of its students. The Young Men and Young Women’s retreat, offered to sophomore boys and girls, provides students a chance to explore coming of age issues that affect each gender. This is Seattle Prep’s one gender exclusive retreat and this setting enables us to explore and grow areas of life that are not possible in a mixed gender environment.
Issues explored on the Young Women’s retreat include but are not limited to:
- Body Image/Self-Confidence/Self-Esteem
- Sexism
- Holistic Women’s Health Concerns
- Healthy Coping Skills
- Role Models
- Building Community
Practical Retreat Information
Retreat Dates: Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2013 at Miracle Ranch Camp near Purdy, Washington.
Students will leave at Window period (1/2 day 11:15am) Thursday Jan. 31st and return Sat. Feb. 2nd. Students will miss one day of school. (Friday there is no school) The retreat fee is $150. The Seattle Prep staff members leading this retreat are Counselor Jolene Boyle and Community Minister Rachel Forte.
Because of the continuous and seamless nature of this retreat, no student will be permitted to arrive late or leave early; no exceptions!
How do I sign up for the Young Women’s Retreat?
Students should attend the informational meeting in November at lunch (listen up for announcements or parent emails). Students then fill out the application form, also located on our web site or by stopping by the Community Ministry office (Room 104 McDonnell Hall) or the Counseling office (2ndfloor St. Ignatius hall).
How much does it cost?
The cost is currently $150 and there is financial aid available.
Who leads this retreat?
Counselor Jolene Boyle and Community Minister Rachel Forte lead the retreat with a team of junior and senior upper-class women. Other female faculty and staff are also there to help lead the retreat.
What do students need to bring on the Retreat?
You will receive a To Bring List when you register for the retreat, including emergency contact phone numbers.
Packing List – Please put your name on all items!
Sleeping bag and pillow
Clothes for wet and rainy weather, including a jacket for outside activities
Towel, soap and toiletries
A second pair of shoes and change of clothes in case of rain
Refillable water bottle
Flashlight
Optional: journal, camera, sports equipment, soccer, football, Frisbee, etc.
Musical instrument, if you play one
Please do NOT bring cell phones.
Snacks to share
Who can I talk with if I have worries, concerns or questions about this or any other retreat experience?
You can contact Jolene Boyle at (206) 325-2400 X2110 or by email at: jboyle@seaprep.org or Rachel Forte at at: rforte@seaprep.org.
Is there any follow up that happens after the retreat?
There is a follow up meeting for the young women who attended the retreat a month after the retreat. The small groups that form on the retreat often continue meeting informally after the retreat with and without their small group leader. Students are also invited to continue their retreat experience by attending weekly mass at Prep. Students can check out of their liturgy/study hall and attend mass in the Healy Chapel on liturgy days
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Young Men's Retreat
This optional retreat for sophomore boys is designed to help boys learn to grow in their maturity and leadership on their journey to becoming men. . The Sophomore Young Men’s retreat will run from Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2013. This retreat is limited to 40 sophomore boys. For frequently asked questions about the retreat see below.
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For more information contact Brian Mack, Community Ministry, (206) 577-2173 bmack@seaprep.org
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions - YOUNG MEN’S RETREAT ATSEATTLEPREP
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What is the Young Men’s Retreat? Is it required?
The Young Men’s Retreat’s goal is to help sophomore boys grow in maturity and purpose. The retreat will center on adult and student talks, small group sharing, and fun activities such as a ropes course and paintballing. The retreat is optional.
Why have the Young Men’s Retreat?
Seattle Prep believes in the holistic education of its students. The Young Men’s and Young Women’s retreats, offered to sophomore boys and girls, provide students a chance to explore coming of age issues that affect each gender. This is Seattle Prep’s one gender exclusive retreat, and this setting enables us to explore and grow areas of life that are not possible in a mixed gender environment.
Issues explored on the Young Men’s Retreat are:
What does it mean to be a man?
What are stereotypes of males? How do these stereotypes help/hurt men?
What is the difference between a boy and a man?
Who are good role models?
What can/should we do about the behaviors that lead to these stereotypes?
Practical Retreat Information
Retreat dates: Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2013, at Island Lake Camp.
Students will leave at Window class on Thursday, Jan. 31st, and return by 4:pm on Saturday, February 2nd. Students will miss one day of school. (Friday there is no school). The retreat fee is $150. The Seattle Prep staff member leading this retreat isJim Johnston, Seattle Prep Counselor.
Because of the continuous and seamless nature of this retreat, no student will be permitted to arrive late or leave early. No exceptions!
How do I sign up for the Young Men’s Retreat?
Students should attend the informational meeting in November at lunch. (Listen up for announcements or parent emails). Students then fill out the application form, also located on our website or by stopping by the Community Ministry office (Room 104 McDonnell Hall) or the Counseling office (2nd floor St. Ignatius hall).
How much does it cost?
The cost is currently $150, and there is financial aid available.
Who leads this retreat?
Counselor Jim Johnston leads the retreat with other faculty and staff leaders and Community Ministers. Upper-class junior and seniors are invited to apply to help lead this retreat.
What do students need to bring on the retreat?
You will receive a “To Bring List” when you register for the retreat, including emergency contact phone numbers.
Packing List – Please put your name on all of the following items!
Sleeping bag and pillow
Clothes for wet and rainy weather, including a jacket for outside activities
Swim trunks and Towel,
toiletries
A second pair of shoes
Sports equipment
Flashlight
Musical instruments
Journal (optional)
Water Bottle
Snacks to share
Please put your name on all items
No Cell phones!!!
Who can I talk with if I have worries, concerns or questions about this or any other retreat experience?
You can call Community Ministry 206 577-2173 or email us bmack@seaprep.org
Is there any follow up that happens after the retreat?
There is a follow up meeting for those boys who attended the retreat a month afterwards.. Students are invited to continue their retreat experience by attending weekly mass at Prep. Students can check out of their liturgy/study hall and attend mass in the Healy Chapel on liturgy days.