Please Stay Tuned for 2020 Parent Program Information
Camp Mujigae Parent Workshop Schedule:
Alumni and Parents (past and present) are invited to participate in Parent Workshops.
Saturday morning Session:9am-11:35pm
Ties Workshop: A JOURNEY BACK—A JOURNEY FORWARD—BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL, THE BIG PICTURE
Snack
SIWA's Folktale class
Saturday Afternoon session: 1pm-3:45pm
Cooking 1- "Picnic lunch box"
Snack
Ties Workshop: TWEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IF I COULD FIND THE WORDS
Saturday: buying Camp lunch
Monday Morning Sessions: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
Kim's Asian Market Tour: Meet at Kim’s Asian Market for tour of the store, learn about popular Asian ingredients, and shop for all your favorite Asian products. Please sign up for a time slot Max: 6 people per slot
1649 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Kim’s Market is giving 10% discount to Mujigae families!
Monday afternoon Session: 12:15-3:00pm
Cooking 2
Craft 2
Kindness Rock Project
Snack
Sunday Family Tour Sessions: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
Bring the whole family for a tour at Kim’s Asian Market. Please sign up for a time slot. Max: 4 families per slot. Meet at Kim’s Asian Market,1649 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Kim’s Market is giving 10% discount Mujigae Families!
* Snacks are included with Parent Workshop Sessions
* Lunch is available to purchase on Saturday for $7. Please bring exact money. See menu for details. You are welcome to bring your own lunch too.
Camp Mujigae Parent Workshop Schedule:
Alumni and Parents (past and present) are invited to participate in Parent Workshops.
Saturday morning Session:9am-11:35pm
Ties Workshop: A JOURNEY BACK—A JOURNEY FORWARD—BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL, THE BIG PICTURE
Snack
SIWA's Folktale class
Saturday Afternoon session: 1pm-3:45pm
Cooking 1- "Picnic lunch box"
Snack
Ties Workshop: TWEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IF I COULD FIND THE WORDS
Saturday: buying Camp lunch
Monday Morning Sessions: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
Kim's Asian Market Tour: Meet at Kim’s Asian Market for tour of the store, learn about popular Asian ingredients, and shop for all your favorite Asian products. Please sign up for a time slot Max: 6 people per slot
1649 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Kim’s Market is giving 10% discount to Mujigae families!
Monday afternoon Session: 12:15-3:00pm
Cooking 2
Craft 2
Kindness Rock Project
Snack
Sunday Family Tour Sessions: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
Bring the whole family for a tour at Kim’s Asian Market. Please sign up for a time slot. Max: 4 families per slot. Meet at Kim’s Asian Market,1649 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Kim’s Market is giving 10% discount Mujigae Families!
* Snacks are included with Parent Workshop Sessions
* Lunch is available to purchase on Saturday for $7. Please bring exact money. See menu for details. You are welcome to bring your own lunch too.
Workshop Descriptions:
Saturday Morning:
Sarah Goth from The TIES Program will present:
A JOURNEY BACK—A JOURNEY FORWARD—BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL, THE BIG PICTURE.
A heritage journey is one of the most significant factors in the identity building process of internationally adopted people. So, what’s the journey all about? What age is the best age? How can families prepare? What role does adoptee loyalty play in the journey? What are the pros and cons of group vs individual travel? What adoption exploration is possible in country? How do the kids react before, during and after the trip?
Saturday Afternoon:
Sarah will be presenting a second workshop:
TWEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IF I COULD FIND THE WORDS
If you are raising a tween, teen or young adult, have raised one, or will raise one, chances are they are holding back on their thoughts. It’s what my daughter calls “restricted information.” “Why is it restricted?” I ask, holding on to her every word, listening for clues for what is on HER mind, despite the fact that via my professional work, I’ve got a pretty good clue. “Because I don’t want to hurt you, or make you feel bad about stuff,” she replies. “But what stuff?” I ask. “You know Mom, just stuff.”
So what’s the stuff? What are tweens, teens and young adults pondering in the corners of their minds? The answer: questions and thoughts related to:
Monday:
Sue D'Versa will present:
KINDNESS ROCK PROJECT
Connect with other camp Parents, paint a rock and spread some kindness! All materials needed for the project will be provided by camp.
Saturday Morning:
Sarah Goth from The TIES Program will present:
A JOURNEY BACK—A JOURNEY FORWARD—BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL, THE BIG PICTURE.
A heritage journey is one of the most significant factors in the identity building process of internationally adopted people. So, what’s the journey all about? What age is the best age? How can families prepare? What role does adoptee loyalty play in the journey? What are the pros and cons of group vs individual travel? What adoption exploration is possible in country? How do the kids react before, during and after the trip?
Saturday Afternoon:
Sarah will be presenting a second workshop:
TWEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IF I COULD FIND THE WORDS
If you are raising a tween, teen or young adult, have raised one, or will raise one, chances are they are holding back on their thoughts. It’s what my daughter calls “restricted information.” “Why is it restricted?” I ask, holding on to her every word, listening for clues for what is on HER mind, despite the fact that via my professional work, I’ve got a pretty good clue. “Because I don’t want to hurt you, or make you feel bad about stuff,” she replies. “But what stuff?” I ask. “You know Mom, just stuff.”
So what’s the stuff? What are tweens, teens and young adults pondering in the corners of their minds? The answer: questions and thoughts related to:
- Fitting in
- Their relationship with their adoptive family & adoptee loyalty
- Feelings related to their birth family and birth country
- And the double whammy—things that combine both birth and adoptive family
- Understanding background, a.k.a. Life History
- Poverty in birth country
- Why? Why? Why? (to a million things
- Abandonment issues, insecurities, and control
- Self-worth & guilt
- Hope
Monday:
Sue D'Versa will present:
KINDNESS ROCK PROJECT
Connect with other camp Parents, paint a rock and spread some kindness! All materials needed for the project will be provided by camp.