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2011 Info > August High School Program August 13-24, 2011Ask & Imagine High School Program
This program is for high school youth who are in grades 9-12 in the 2010/2011 academic year. The August program is for young people who have demonstrated a capacity for leadership, who are interested in an encounter with self, life, leadership and faith. What happens at the August Program?
The program takes place at Huron University College in London, Ontario. Participants stay in single or shared rooms in Brough and Henderson House on campus. The leadership team also lives in the house with participants and each residence is supervised by a Residence Advisor (RA). RA's are university-age youth leaders who have been to Ask & Imagine before, so they know what it's like for you. They not only supervise the floor, but coordinate evening activities and recreation times. While at Huron, we'll explore theological ideas, scripture and issues from a faith perspective. This is not like camp, or even like any youth conference you've ever been to. Rebecca, in grade 12 said:
During the first seven days, you'll engage in this process of exploring your life and faith through listening, discussing, discerning – and doing!
Each participant will discover in-depth learning on a particular subjects, often in small groups. Past topics have included Science and Religion, Media, Aboriginal Issues and Multi-Faith Awareness, theatre and theology, music and meaning, eco-justice. There is a lot of focus on building community and engaging in challenges together. That's more than just getting to know and getting along with each other. Participants learn what it takes to create and be part of an open, affirming, supportive, fluid community that is able to accomplish "more than we can ask or imagine" through the power of God. We'll explore and live what real community gives us, and what real community demands from us.
Faith-In-Action Encounter While we're at Huron, participants will take part in a day-long "Faith In Action" project in the city of London. It might mean visiting a drop-in centre for homeless people. It may be helping out at a hospice, or community outreach program. Groups of three or four participants visit different ministries and meet people of all ages who choose to put their faith into action with what they do in their lives. Retreat Time
Exploring one's own inner life is an important part of spiritual growth and keeps us grounded in the other parts of life. We'll experience a day-long guided retreat and connect with God through creative arts, labyrinth walking, music, meditation, prayer or journaling. You choose. Outdoor Adventure We travel to Canterbury Hills Camp for a day, to further explore leadership, initiatives, challenge-by-choice and building team work on the High Ropes course. This is one of the highlights of the program for many participants, who often discover new strengths and potentials by participating in a team High Ropes challenge.
Your travel costs are paid by us, no matter where you live in Canada. Participants traveling by car will receive mileage for one return journey from their home to London, up to the cost of a return airfare if you are coming from a distance. You will most likely travel by bus, car or train if you live in Ontario or Quebec. You will probably travel by air if you are coming from elsewhere. Some people may be nervous about traveling such a long way if they have never traveled on their own before. Don't worry. The program administrator will make travel arrangements in consultation with you and your parents, and tickets (if required) will be sent to you prior to your departure date. Sometimes those will be e-tickets, and the details will be sent in a letter or email. If you are traveling by train or by air, you will be met at the station/airport in London by one of our staff members. We know you're coming, and we'll be there to meet you! Once you have been accepted to the program, you will receive an extensive welcome package in the mail, with instructions, directions, list of what to bring, health information sheet, contact phone numbers, schedule, etc. The program begins officially at 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 13th. The program ends at noon on Wednesday August 24th with participants returning home that day.
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At Huron…
"The leaders didn't answer the questions for us, nor treat us like kids, or give us 'fluff' about God and life. They pushed our limits to the extreme and got us to think in ways we never have before. I feel so much stronger in my faith, and energized in my spirituality."
In the August program, participants gain a better understanding of group dynamics, our own needs in a community, conflict and communication. We learn about personality, and how we can offer our best to others. We develop our own leadership skills and potential through small group challenges, sharing groups and through the affirmation of peers and mentors. We'll do this through experiential activities, hands-on workshops, seminars, personal reflection times and daily worship.
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