Kids & Teens

Supporting your child's physical, social, and emotional wellbeing is more important now than ever before! Small group in-person classes are being offered at the Maitri Center to support all aspects of your child's wellbeing, so they can navigate our ever-changing world with greater resiliency & balance. Maitri Center welcomes children & families of all abilities, genders & identities.  If your child has special needs, please call 608-345-1597 or email contemplative.ed@gmail.com before registering to ensure they will have the support they need to fully participate!

Mindfulness Club for Kids

NEW 3-week summertime mini session!!

For kids ages 6-12

3 Wednesdays | August 7-21 | 4:30-5:30 PM

Come join the club! This 3-week summertime mini session is a wholesome way for your child ages 6-12 to practice skills that support emotional balance and wellbeing! We'll take a multi-age approach to exploring mindfulness through games, movement, and creative arts. $70 per child. Maximum 10 children.

Mindful Munchkins

For children ages 4-6 along with their parent, guardian, or other important grownup.

Wed | September 4-25, 2024 | 5:00-6:00 PM

A playful introduction to mindfulness and yoga for little ones!! Come play, sing, and discover the joys of movement and stillness together!

Offered in partnership with Oregon Community Ed & Rec.

Taught by Kelly Petrie. 

$95 per child/adult (includes all materials)

Mindful Monkeys 6-week series 

For kids ages 5-8 and in grades K-2 

Wed | November 6-December 18, 2024 | 4:30-5:30 PM

By planting the seeds of mindfulness, younger elementary aged students will discover their inner calm and social connectedness through interactive games, stories, movement, and crafts curated just for this age group! 

Offered in partnership with Oregon Community Ed & Rec.

Taught by Kelly Petrie. 

$141 per child (includes all materials and weekly follow up email to families)

Mindful Kids series

For kids ages 8-11 and in grades 3-5 

6-week series:

Wed | November 6-December 18, 2024 | 6:00-7:00 PM

4-week homeschoolers series:

Fri | October 18-November 8, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM

By planting the seeds of mindfulness, older elementary aged students will discover their inner calm and social connectedness through interactive games, stories, movement, and crafts curated just for this age group! 

Offered in partnership with Oregon Community Ed & Rec.

Taught by Kelly Petrie. 

$141 per child/6-week series; $95 per child/4-week homeschool series (includes all materials and weekly follow up email to families)

Learning to B.R.E.A.T.H.E.

Not currently offered. Check back again soon.

Mindfulness for 'Tweens & Middle Schoolers grades 6-8

Specially designed for pre-/early adolescent students in grades 5-8 (ages 10-14), this engaging 6-week series teaches the essential elements of mindfulness through the acronym BREATHE:


By cultivating mindful awareness of inner and outer experiences, students will learn to connect with their innate peaceful and compassionate nature while practicing techniques that pave the way for greater balance, resiliency, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Central to this course is our focus on nurturing our authentic selves through exploratory exercises that deepen our appreciation for the unique gifts each of us brings to the world. This course can be a life changer for many students!