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CHANGE - Summer Registration Postponed - from Sunday January 29 at 2pm to Sunday February 12 at 2pm.
We apologize for this major inconvenience to you. We want this process to run smoothly and fairly. For people who are out of the country on this date, please contact our office register@naramatacentre.net or call extension 201. Please use the “Getting Ready for Summer” registration setup to update your family information and add any new participants or enter your family and personal information before registration day. Preregister so that program and accommodation selection is quicker on registration day.
Summer 2012
A Preview
July 8 - 14 The Seventh Generation
July 15 - 21 Living Water
July 22 - 28 Just to Be (children & adults together) Please note date change
July 29 - Aug 4 Blessings (in disguise)
Aug 5 - 11 Now is the Time
Aug 12 - 18 Dare to Hope (music week)
Aug 19 - 25 What's Love Got to Do With It?
(children & adults together)
Exciting Changes to Music Leadership for Summer 2012
Naramata Centre program staff have decided to try a new music leadership model for Summer 2012 given lower participation at musical events in recent summers, the demanding schedule of our Music Resource team and the Centre’s budget constraints. As part of the 2012 music leadership model, we will:
1. Develop a team of young, emerging musicians who will be part of summer staff. The team of 2-3 people will focus on community participation and leadership.
2. Keep the Sabbath, no Wednesday concert
3. Celebrate the Gifts of the Community on Thursday night with an open mic opportunity. The first 45 minutes is for all ages. Then there is an intermission for those that go to bed early. The evening continues for another hour and 15 minutes – including a 30-minute set of our morning program musicians.
4. Have musicians leading an adult or multiple-ages morning singing program each week
For complete details go to Summer Weeks.
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"Welcome to Naramata Centre!"
Here is some information for people who have never attended a Naramata Centre summer week:
Morning Program (9:00 – noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9:00 – 10:30 am Wednesday)
- Adults: Each week there are numerous morning program options which adults can select from. Courses are led by experienced, skilled people who value experiential education, and whose leadership style and approach to learning are in harmony with Naramata Centre’s mission and values. Adults may select one program which they will attend from Monday to Friday. When registering, adults are encouraged to select a second choice in case the first choice program is full.
- Children and Youth: Children and youth gather in age-specific groups for theme-related programs set in a spiritually-based, welcoming environment, except during two Intergenerational weeks (see All Ages Morning Programs below). The mornings include a variety of activities, such as nature walks, crafts, games, singing, swimming, storytelling and conversation.
- All-Age Morning Programs July 22-28 and August 19-25: Children, youth and adults, learn and play together. Most of the programs in these two weeks are open to anyone entering grade 3 and higher. A few programs require children and adults to register together; these and any other limits are included in the program description. Children up to and including grade 2 will have their own special morning programs. When registering, children, youth and adults are encouraged to select a second choice in case their first choice program is full.
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Children’s House: Infants and toddlers under the age of 3 (and 3 year-olds who are not toilet trained) are cared for in our Children’s House, with one-to-one care provided by trained and supervised caregivers. The Children’s House provides a wonderful, safe environment for your infant or toddler while you and other family members participate in morning programs
Wednesday Sabbath
As a community we will enjoy the gifts of Sabbath, a time to pause and reflect and celebrate. The morning includes a shorter program time, followed by the community worship at the Beach. Through generous sponsorship, we are delighted to offer a free community BBQ lunch following worship. The afternoon offers free time. An all-age concert closes the Naramata Centre Sabbath day.
Afternoon and Evening
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Free afternoons: Opportunities for beach, friends, walks, rests. Healing House session or Spiritual Director. You can also access the use of games and beach toys from our Sports Shed (check at office).
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Early Evening All Ages activities: Available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 – 8:00 pm which includes singing and theme-related activities for all ages.
- Wednesday evening Sabbath time..
- Later Evening Adult Program: On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings adults are invited to join in a presentation, conversation and imagination by resource people who offer an one hour session.
- Evening Programs for Youth: On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings programs are offered for Junior and Senior youth.
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Afternoon and Evening Care Giving: Some caregivers will be available during the afternoons and evenings. A list of trained caregivers is available at the office and at the Children’s House. Paying for extra caregiving hours will be your responsibility.
Sample Day-To-Day Schedule of a Naramata Centre Summer Week
Each week detailed information is available at the office. We also have two Information Boards located near McLaren Hall and Columbia Hall that list daily schedules.
Click here for a sample Day-to-Day schedule
Accommodation Options
Naramata Centre has both indoor and outdoor accommodation.
Indoor Accommodation options are:
· Motel-style units with common area (no kitchen)
· Motel-style units - 1 to 3 bedrooms with common area (shared kitchen)
· One or two bedroom cottages (private kitchen)
· Two or three bedroom houses (with kitchen)
Our indoor accommodations are furnished and include linens for the bed, bath and kitchen. Please bring beach towels. Those units with kitchens also have basic kitchen necessities. We do not have air conditioning. All our indoor accommodation is smoke and pet–free (see our Animal On Site policy below).
Outdoor Accommodation options are:
· Tenting Site with no services
· Tenting Site with water and electricity
· Rent-a-Tent with no services (Rent-a-Tent includes foamies, cook-ware, light – you bring your own bedding)
· Trailer Site (less than 17’) with water and electricity
· Trailer Site (more than 17’) with water and electricity
· Naramata Centre trailer with water and electricity
We have three camping areas on our 23 acre site Creek Side, East Side and South Side. Participants are welcome to use our Camp Kitchens which have running water, electricity and fridges. There are shower facilities and coin operated laundry (soap and softener dispenser) onsite.
Accessibility
Naramata Centre has accessible accommodation and program locations. If you are thinking of joining us, give us a call and we can discuss your accessibility needs.
For information and photos of various accommodation options (click here)
Information about our 23 Acre Site
Located in the heart of the village of Naramata, our site is spacious and includes:
· 150 feet of beach front property on Okanagan Lake (lifeguards work at designated times throughout the week)
· Children’s playground
· Labyrinth
· Chapel
· Sacred Garden
· Open fields
· Cherry Orchard
· The village has lots to do and see, and the KVR trails are close by for walking or cycling, so you might consider bringing your bike and helmet.
For more information about Naramata visit www.mynaramata.com or www.discovernaramata.com
Animals On Site
- We love pets, but we do not allow them on site at Naramata Centre. There are many reasons for this policy, not least of which is that there is an overwhelming agreement from our participants.
- Service animals, however, are welcome onsite. Owners and handlers are responsible for cleaning up after their aide animal.
