Kids in the Spotlight

Children learn about themselves and each other

This is a unique and popular 5-day family program in its 25th year. Sessions fill up months in advance – so register now!>

Denise Goldbeck, with a team of youth interns, leads a multi-age group of children through a creative process that culminates in a special show. Participants of the program leave with: a better sense of self by seeing where they fit into the developmental spectrum, a mind well exercised after having explored their creativity and learning to cooperate, and strong connections to other participants and leaders of the program.

Children learn:

• Self understanding
• Mutual cooperation and respect
• Social understanding
• Leadership skills
• How to support others
• How to contribute to the success of the group

 In an optional, complementary session, caregivers learn about:

• Child development (their own and their children's)
• The developmental aspects of the program
  

Format: The program combines a variety of group exercises, activities and discussions where children explore moral lessons, their own behaviours, and the behaviours of others in a non-judgmental setting. Use is made of theatre, music, dance, drama, and stage creation to facilitate group cooperation and learning. Older children support younger children in dances, songs, and dramatic scenes. Youth Interns assist with the program and act as role models for younger participants. Children stay at The Haven with a parent or guardian.

Note: Parents or guardians are expected to attend the opening session on the first evening of the program, and the performance on the last evening (the program ends at noon the following day). Parents or guardians are expected to be with their children outside of session times. Older children have evening sessions; most evenings the younger children are offered lawn games, facilitated by the Youth Interns. Children will stay at The Haven with a parent or guardian.

Faculty: Denise Goldbeck

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All 2012 KITS programs are currently full. Please contact our registration office if you want to be put on the waiting list.

Tuition: $775.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $675.00 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodation and Meals
The Haven offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites. All accommodation is designed to be shared by two or more people, though private rates are available. We make every effort to meet the needs of all our guests, but cannot guarantee specific rooms. Rates include three buffet-style meals per day.

There are three types of room: Basic, Forest view, and Ocean view.
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