Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Only ten days till Amma comes YAYAYAY here is another message from Ajitha A Plea to All parents attending Amma's Fall programs Dear Parents, It is Amma time again and we are all counting the days till we see Her. We hope parents and children of all ages will have a positive experience at Amma’s programs so the Midwest tour coordinators are working very hard to create a wide variety of activities for the child(ren). We have three youth programs, for young children (4 to 8), preteens (9-12), and teens (13 and up). We care very much for the safety of all child(ren). We realize that children naturally want to play and have fun and we would like to encourage these activities, however in previous years unsupervised children have created problems for other guests and/or risk getting hurt themselves. A plea - all parents whose children are participating in the childcare or youth programs are required to volunteer at least 1 hour in either of the rooms. We really, really need and appreciate your participation. Without cooperation from parents it will be difficult for us to be able to offer these meaningful programs to you and your children. When asking Amma how to improve the Children’s programs, Amma has repeatedly asked that there be more consistent involvement from the parents. Please help us provide an enriching experience for all of Amma’s children – big and small as well as the volunteers taking care of the children. (With your help, the volunteers may be able to participate in at least 1 of Amma’s divine satsang & bhajans) Some guidelines for your children, please adhere to age recommendations (siblings included): (If you appoint a guardian or babysitter to supervise your child(ren), please inform them of these guidelines.) Thank you for your help in keeping our children safe and well cared for! Ages 3 and under Must be with a parent or guardian at all times May attend the Young Children’s Program with their parent(s) If your child is making noise during the meditation in the morning or during the evening meditation and satsang we respectfully request that you leave the hall – there will be live coverage in the Plaza room next door (also the dining hall) Y Young Children's Program (ages 4-9) – Parent volunteers 1 hr/day Children must be with a parent at all times or in the childcare program May attend the Young Children’s Program – Mornings 10:15 am-1:15 pm & Evenings 7:15 pm- 10:30 pm(approx. following the singing and meditation). Children must be signed in and out of this program by a parent or an approved guardian. Activities include coloring, beading, blocks and legos, arts and crafts, storytelling, active group games, snacks, music, and drama. Location: Directors room, Ritz Carlton Hours: Thursday: 7:30 pm – 10.00pm (or start of Darshan) Friday: 9:45 am – 12:30pm 6:15 pm – end of dinner with Amma just before start of satsang (around 8:45 pm) – start of darshan Monday: 8:45 am – 12:30 pm 6:00 pm – immediately after Atma Puja Special note about Saturday evening: Please remember to pick up your child at dinner after Amma serves. The program re-opens in the Director’s room just before satsang begins. Y Youth Club (ages 10-12) – Parent volunteers 1hr/day Pre-teens must be with a parent/guardian or doing seva (acting appropriately with non-disruptive behavior) in the snack shop, flower shop or Darshan hall if not in the pre-teen program. Pre-teens must be signed into the program. May attend the Pre-Teen program - Mornings 10:15 am-1:15pm & Evenings 7:15- 10:30 (approx. following the singing and meditation). And again from 11:00-1:00. In order to attend the 11:00-1:00am session, pre-teens must have eaten dinner and will need to be signed in by a parent. The Pre-teen program is located in the Delegates room at the Ritz Carlton Program will include indoor games, arts and crafts, treats, movies and lots of fun! Location: Delegate Room, Ritz Carlton Hours: Thursday: 7:15 pm – start of darshan Friday: 9:30 am – 12:00pm 6:00 pm – end of dinner with Amma (approx. 8:30 pm) just before start of satsang (approx. 8:30 pm) – start of darshan (approx. 10:30 pm) Saturday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Special note about Saturday evening: Please remember to pick up your child at dinner after Amma serves. The program re-opens in the Director’s room just before satsang begins. Y Teen Club (ages 13-18) May attend the Teen Program - Mornings 11:00 am-3:00pm & Evenings 7:15 - 1:00am. Teens, may be in the Teen room, or acting appropriately (with non-disruptive behavior) doing seva No one under 18 is allowed to freely wander around or loiter around in non-program areas of the hotel. Music, games, snacks, relaxed place to hang out. Also stay tuned for information on Question and Answer sessions with Amma’s Swamis and special workshops! Location: PDR (room next to Gallery), Ritz Carlton Hours: Thursday: 7:30 pm – 11.00am (Please don’t forget to have dinner) Friday: 11:00 am – just before end of day darshan 7:30 pm – 11.00am Saturday(retreat days): 11:00 am – just before end of day darshan 11.00 pm – 4:00 am For parents of children under 4 years of age Were you aware that: Parents with young children and babies may receive darshan in a special line. Please go to the special needs section if you feel it would be extremely difficult for you to wait in the long lines with your very young children. Parents with children under the age of 4 are welcome to hang out in the children’s program with their child (please understand that you need to be with the child at all times). The children’s program is in the Director’s room. During the very quiet times in the Darshan hall, (meditation and satsang/talks) parents with young children are invited to the Plaza room to watch everything that is happening in the hall on a TV screen. This way, you do not have to worry about your child making noise and others not being able to catch what is being said. In Amma’s service Children’s program coordinators Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, Supriti Omenka Nnadi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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