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Happiness Program
Effortless meditation technique that inspires peace, creativity and clarity
Meditation Retreat
Silent Retreat
A Mystic Journey within, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I’d done reading on Ayurveda, and I’ve tried to adopt it to my life. You read the book, but if you don’t have someone boiling it down to some practical ways to utilize it and actually showing you…I didn’t know I’d learn so much I could take home with me. They make it common sense and practical."
PEGGY C.
Retired, Ohio
What all is included in the program?
- Excursions in tubing, kayaking, canoeing on the New River
- Exploration in Creative Arts, Hiking, Gem Mining, Caving, Climbing, Bonfire
- Youth Empowerment & Confidence building through YES! (ages 14-17) and ART Excel (ages 8-13) curriculum
- A powerful breath-based meditation practice that can be continued after the program ends
- 7-day Residential Program
- Daily Healthy and Delicious Meals Provided
The program fee does not include airline cost, transportation from your home to the airport, meals before dinner on the first day or after the program ends.
ART OF LIVING ADVENTURE CAMP FAQS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I’d done reading on Ayurveda, and I’ve tried to adopt it to my life. You read the book, but if you don’t have someone boiling it down to some practical ways to utilize it and actually showing you…I didn’t know I’d learn so much I could take home with me. They make it common sense and practical."
PEGGY C.
Retired, Ohio
"The YES program was really fun for me because my high school is really academically stressful. It was really nice to have some time to relieve stress. I learned a lot of new techniques to help me focus, and get rid of nervousness and stress."
- Yes Program Participant
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
"YES gives me the opportunity to relieve stress and calm down before I get to my day so I’m more focused on my work and I can get things done more easily"
- Yes Program Participant
"Anthony is a tutor who really knows what he is doing. He is extremely intelligent, he knows exactly how to tailor the sessions to your needs and is really accommodating with your schedule. If you are looking for a top notch tutor, I would 100% recommend Anthony. I learned things that I hadn't in previous math classes that helped me improve my scores, and we worked on not only the information such as formulas but also on strategies to help with time management."
- Parallax Test Prep Participant
"Mitchell's SAT scores improved by 60 points and his ACT went up 4 points overall! The ACT score is a dramatic improvement! That puts him right in the zone for acceptance to his top choices for college. This is a direct reflection of the tutor's work with Mitchel. Thank you!"
- Parent, Raleigh Tutoring
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I’d done reading on Ayurveda, and I’ve tried to adopt it to my life. You read the book, but if you don’t have someone boiling it down to some practical ways to utilize it and actually showing you…I didn’t know I’d learn so much I could take home with me. They make it common sense and practical."
PEGGY C.
Retired, Ohio
What all is included in the program?
The program includes the following:
- 28 hours of Test Prep Instruction (classroom/office hours)
- 2 Onsite SAT or ACT Diagnostics
- Daily Yoga, Meditation & Instruction in Stress-Management
- Guided SAT or ACT practice at Home After the Program Ends
- 7-day intensive residential program
- Daily Healthy and Delicious Meals Provided
- Excursions in Local Destinations & Surrounding Nature
The program fee does not include airline cost, transportation from your home to the airport, meals before dinner on the first day or the program.
MINDFUL SAT/ACT PREP FAQS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I’d done reading on Ayurveda, and I’ve tried to adopt it to my life. You read the book, but if you don’t have someone boiling it down to some practical ways to utilize it and actually showing you…I didn’t know I’d learn so much I could take home with me. They make it common sense and practical."
PEGGY C.
Retired, Ohio
Do you provide transportation to and from the airport?
Yes! We will provide two airport shuttle pickup times to Charlotte Douglas International Airport on the first day of the program and two on the final day of the program. Please check with us before booking your flight, to minimize waiting time for your child.
Note: If your child qualifies as an unaccompanied minor on a flight, you will need to check the specific policy of the airline your child flies with.
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS FAQs
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I’d done reading on Ayurveda, and I’ve tried to adopt it to my life. You read the book, but if you don’t have someone boiling it down to some practical ways to utilize it and actually showing you…I didn’t know I’d learn so much I could take home with me. They make it common sense and practical."
PEGGY C.
Retired, Ohio
We are here to support your journey in finding the right summer youth program. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you provide transportation to and from the airport?
Is there any payment plan available for the program?
Are there any discounts available?
What is your Cancellation Policy?
Do you promote any particular religion?
Tell me more about YES! for Schools.
What is the Art of Living Retreat Center?
What’s be best way to get to the Art of Living Retreat Center?
Tell me more about your staff.
What should we bring for camp?
Can I stay onsite while my child is at camp?
Summer Youth Programs FAQs
Mindful SAT/ACT Prep FAQs
Art of Living Adventure Camp FAQs
What all is included in the program?
How is this different from other SAT/ACT programs?
When is the SAT portion of the program? ACT?
Can my child do both SAT and ACT?
What all is included in the program?
What makes this program different from other camps?
Tell me more about the instructors.
Summer 2017 Schedule:
Is there any payment plan available for the program?
Yes, please call our reception office to set up the payment plan. You can reach us at (800) 392-6870 during normal business hours. Also please feel free to email us at [email protected] at your convenience.
Are there any Discounts available?
For families signing up for multiple camps and adult programs, we do have several discounts available this summer. Please see the below table for the details.
Completed Registrations | Discount |
2 youth programs | 10% off 1 youth program |
3 or more youth programs | 15% off 1 youth program |
1 youth program & 1 adult program | 10% off 1 youth program |
1 or more youth programs & 1 or more adult programs (3 or more total programs) | 15% off 1 youth program |
One discount valid per family. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 392-6870 during normal business hours. Also please feel free to email us at youth.programs@aolrc.org at your convenience.
How does your waitlist work?
If your child is placed on a waitlist for his or her session, their position will be determined by the order in which the application was received. Our wait lists are generally fluid as families change their plans and spaces open up throughout the year. We admit on a first come, first serve basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances are for admission. If at any point you choose to withdraw from the waitlist, you may call, email, or write your request. Please note that in withdrawing from the waitlist, you lose your spot, therefore, if you are considering a youth program for a future year, you might want to stay on the waitlist because priority may be extended to waitlisted campers vs. return campers.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
In the event of withdrawal, tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee, if written notice is received 30 days before the start of the course. No refunds will be made for late arrivals or no-show campers, except in the event of documented physical illness of the camper (doctor’s statement needed).
Do you promote any particular religion?
No; Art of Living offers non-religious youth programs that promote shared human values that parents from across religious traditions can get excited about.
Tell me more about YES! for Schools.
Our youth programming is based on curriculum from the YES! for Schools program. YES! for Schools is dedicated to providing youth with a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy lifestyle, by teaching practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions. When students learn how to manage their stress in a healthy way, they exhibit greater confidence and motivation to succeed in school and make healthy choices when faced with life’s challenges. The 30-hour experiential learning curriculum includes three modules: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Lifestyle. YES! for Schools has been delivered to over 70,000 students in schools across the country. Find out more about YES! for Schools.
What is the Art of Living Retreat Center?
The Art of Living Retreat Center seeks to reawaken human values – compassion, love, togetherness, joy, harmony – and to nurture them in our day-to-day life. Alongside our summer youth programs, the Center hosts workshops and retreats for adults that take you deeper into the rich experience of life. The Art of Living Retreat Center hopes to show a true representation of a one-world family, offering a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world. Find out more about the Center.
What’s be best way to get to the Art of Living Retreat Center?
If you are flying in, then we recommend you fly into Charlotte Douglas Airport, where we will offer airport shuttle pick & drop off for our summer youth programs. For driving directions please see details on our Directions page.
What should we bring for camp?
You will receive a list of things to bring after completing registration for your program. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Tell me more about your staff.
Our instructors are certified YES! Teachers, and also teach the program full time in schools. They have years of experience in uplifting and empowering youth to manage their own emotions through targeted breathing techniques and practical life skills. Our instructors have worked in a variety of settings, from inner city schools to elite academic environments, to programs hosted in homes of community leaders. Most have returned year after year to teach summer youth programs at the Art of Living Retreat Center. To learn about staff for specific programs, see below.
How can I get in touch with you?
If you have additional questions, or would like to get in touch with our staff or program instructors, feel free to give us a call or send an email. You can reach us at (800) 392-6870 during normal business hours. At your convenience, you can reach us via email at [email protected].
How is this different from other SAT/ACT programs?
In addition to a rigorous SAT/ACT prep curriculum delivered by proven test prep companies, students are immersed in activities which promote focus, increases energy, and reduces stress. What makes this program unique is the ideal learning environment which allows students to retain more in less time. Students are empowered with a personal breath-based meditation practice for managing their own stress & emotions for continued success after the program ends.
When is the SAT portion of the program? ACT?
Both SAT & ACT sections are during the same week, July 21-28. Students can enroll in SAT or ACT, but not both.
Can my child do both SAT and ACT?
Since SAT & ACT sections of the program are during the same week, students can only enroll in SAT or ACT.
Tell me more about the SAT/ACT prep instructors.
Our SAT/ACT prep instructors come from test prep service companies with a proven track record. Coming from different parts of the country, they are among the highest rated test prep services in their city. Because, our instructors come from private test prep companies, they are dedicated the success of each one of their students.
When does the program start and end?
Check-in is 3:00 - 5:00 pm on July 21st, and check out is after 3pm on July 28th. Parents are welcome to join for the final lunch and closing ceremony on the last day of the program.
What makes this program different from other camps?
The unique focus of Art of Living Adventure Camp is in dedication to enlivening human values in youth. As small children we all exhibit human values, like compassion, togetherness, joy, honesty, but somewhere along the way stress becomes a block to exhibiting these. In Art of Living Adventure Camp, youth are empowered to manage their own stress & negative emotions through life skills and practical tools, like yoga, meditation & targeted breathing techniques. Throughout the program, through group discussion, games & excursions, campers are inspired to realize their highest potential. The camp is located at the Art of Living Retreat Center, a place immersed in nature, surrounded by mountains and dedicated to cultivating the best personal development.
Tell me more about the instructors.
Our instructors are certified YES! Teachers, and also teach the program full time in schools. They have years of experience in uplifting and empowering youth to manage their own emotions through targeted breathing techniques and practical life skills. Our instructors have worked in a variety of settings, from inner city schools to elite academic environments, to programs hosted in homes of community leaders. Most have returned year after year to teach summer youth programs at the Art of Living Retreat Center.
Should My child do YES! or ART Excel?
Children ages 8-13 may register for ART Excel & ages 14-17 may register for YES!. If parents feel their 13 year old would be better suited for YES! we do make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
When does the program start and end?
Check-in is 3:00 - 5:00 pm on July 28th, and check out is after 3pm on August 4th. Parents are welcome to join for the final lunch and closing ceremony on the last day of the program.
Can I stay onsite while my child is at camp?
Absolutely. We have hotel room or retreat room accommodation available at the Art of Living Retreat Center, & lots of activities to participate in & an onsite holistic Ayurveda Spa. We also offer a variety of retreats for adults during our summer camp season. We also have discounts available for families participating in multiple programs. Book your stay by calling our reception office at (800) 392-6870 or email us at [email protected].
EXPERT INSTRUCTION
Narcios Cruz
YES! for Schools
MD, Internal Medicine
Dr. Hiru Khianey
COMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Narciso was born in the Dominican Republic and studied Political Science at the City College of New York. He has more than twenty-five years of professional experience in youth development, and seven years of experience as a YES! teacher. He is currently the Director of the Youth Programs for IAHV in York City, and oversees all YES! programs in New York and New Jersey. In addition to teaching YES! in schools and in the community, Narciso teaches YES! programs at youth correctional facilities nation wide.
July 21st - 28th
July 21st - 28th
Harry Monga
YES! for Schools
Harry graduated with a B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Since childhood, he has had a passion for giving back to society. Having volunteered with several service-based, non-profit organizations, Harry could have imagined that his passion for giving back would manifest as the Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!). Harry has since assisted and/or facilitated the YES! Program to over 10,000 students nationwide. Inspired by the overall vision of YES!, creating a stress-free environment for both students and educators, Harry is driven to continually look for new ways to convey this profound wisdom. He enjoys playing competitive sports, reading and self-development. Currently Harry teaches the YES! program full-time at East Side High School in New Jersey & in communities nationwide.