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Junior Yearly Meeting – the Teen
Meeting
Teenagers are invited to participate in Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM). In
keeping with Friends’ practices, JYMers select officers and committees as
needed, hold business meetings, meetings for worship, worship sharing, and
come together in community though fun activities and games.
JYMers generally range in age from 13 to 18. However, the age ranges are
only guidelines for selecting which program to participate in; the choice
to participate in JYM should be made by the youth and their parent. Some
people move up earlier, while others who are less interested in attending
business meetings choose to stay in the Middle School program longer. If
you would like to discuss the options you can call parent and JYM
Committee member Melissa Lovett-Adair at 805-543-2791.
Supervision is provided by adults serving as "Friendly Adult Presences" (FAPs).
We are always looking for more FAPs (see the flyer in the registration
packet).
For all attendees under the age of 18 - an adult sponsor or a parent must
be on site at all times for each person under the age of 18, including day
attendees. A signed medical release form and sponsor form must be turned
in for the child or teen to participate in the program
Some of the older teens and teens that have been in the program for more
than one year will be sleeping in a common shared space. You must be older
than 13 or have been in the program for one year already before you can
sleep in the shared space. At least one FAP or committee member will be
sleeping in this space every night. If you are a light sleeper or need to
go to bed early this will probably not be the best for you. The rate for
this shared space is the same as the camping rate.
Parents of younger JYMers also have the option of staying with their teens
in the Buckeye Lodge which is immediately adjacent to where the JYM shared
space will be. You can select this option on your registration form.
If you have any questions or concerns about the JYM program you can
contact Michael Eastwood, the clerk of the JYM Adult Committee, at
626-394-9074 or via email at gocarfree@gmail.com.
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