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2008/09 Info > August High School Program August 10-20, 2008Ask & Imagine High School Program This program is for high school youth who are in grades 9-12 in
the 2007/2008 academic year. The August program is an opportunity
for you to:
What happens at the August Program?
The first seven days of the program are 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 areuniversity-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 anyyouth 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 choose one Exploratory Group to do more in-depth learning on a particular subject. Past Exploratory topics have included Science and Religion, Media, Aboriginal Issues and Multi-Faith Awareness.
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 affirming, supportive, open community that is able to accomplish “more than we can ask or imagine through the power of God”. We'll explore the secret of what real community gives us, and what real community demands from us. In the August program, participants gain a better
understanding of group dynamics, 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 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 The last four days of the program take us to an outdoor retreat centre called Canterbury Hills in Ancaster, Ontario. At Canterbury, we'll take some of the things we have learned and apply them to outdoor adventure challenges like high ropes and climbing wall. We'll further develop leadership and ministry skills through hands-on projects. We'll also enjoy swimming and other outdoor activities. Finally, we pull it all together through reflection and integration, and conclude with a celebration banquet, closing night fiesta (skits, songs, stories) and midnight liturgy.Travel details
Participants traveling by car will receive mileage for one return journey from their home to London .
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 9:00 am on Sunday, August 10. Saturday, August 9 is the travel day and participants need to arrive before 6:00 pm. The program ends at noon on Wednesday August 20 with participants returning home that day. To Top To Program Fees To Apply |
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At Huron…
You
will most likely travel by bus, car or train if you live in Ontario,
Quebec, Michigan, some parts of New York State or Ohio. 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!