New activities, new venues, new fun! Everything you need and want to enjoy your tween years and cross the Middle School bridge cartwheeling into teen-dom!
Registration is now open!
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This Middle School retreat will assist 6-7-8th graders in mastering the growing pains of “tweendom”, especially following a socially-isolating pandemic. They’ll learn 101 life skills to better handle: relationships, social interactions and social media, bullying, body image, nutrition, cooking, skincare, moods, mindset, stress management and looking to the future with confidence and hope.
Every day we have fun games, interactive lessons, activities, DIY labs, and group chats designed to relieve stress, cultivate higher self-esteem, all while making new friends and having a blast in the beautiful outdoor facilities.
OTHER TOPICS COVERED AT THE RETREAT:
- Body Image
- Communication/Conflicts
- Relationships
- Emotional Intelligence/Resilience
- Mindset/Success
- Confidence/Self-Esteem
- Dealing with Rejection/Failure
- Stress Management
OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE RETREAT:
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Self Defense
- Mindfulness
- Visualization
- Pilates
- Breathing
- Vagus Nerve Toning
Middle Schoolers will have amazing guest professionals relaying their knowledge on such things as cooking lesson by a nutritionist, relieving muscle strain from screen time by a chiropractor, and so much more.
DETAILS:
WHEN: The retreat runs 5 consecutive days, July 27-31 2026, from 10am-4pm each day.
WHERE: Scholls Valley Lodge, 12840 SW River Rd, Beaverton, OR
WHO: This retreat is for ages 11-14, or those going into 6th-7th-8th grades.
We will divide into smaller groups at various times between different ages/grades for more peer-focused work and engagement. 8th graders will get the opportunity to focus on prep for life in high school with their Big Sib Mentors.
COST: Cost of the the retreat including all associated labs fees is $427. The retreat can be paid via check, cash, debit/credit card, bank account, Venmo, or PayPal account. PayPal offers a 'pay-in-installments' option if you would like to spread it out into payments over time. Inquire for assistance if you think you qualify for financial aid.
HOW: Extended details are available during registration process.
Questions? Email: [email protected] 503-207-6284
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Are you finally ready to level up? Now is the time!
If the retreat is already full, get on the waitlist to stay in line if openings occur. It happens, so don’t lose your place!
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Watch videos of what hundreds of other tweens are saying about past Empowerteen events here and keep checking back to this page as more specific details of the retreat are updated.
Extended details are available during registration process.
Questions? Contact us at: [email protected] 503-207-6284
REGISTER TODAY!
FUN IN-PERSON FORMAT…
This summer retreat will be fun, interactive and engaging while nicely balancing outdoor physical activity and labs with skill lessons, peer discussions, and practicing new life tools.
BONDING AND FRIENDS…
Tweens will get the opportunity to bond with their peers and high school/college Big Sib Mentors, as we know this is an important aspect of Empowerteen and the positive impact we offer.
They will look forward to the fun and variety of each day, while making new friends and gaining more confidence in the process! What can we say? It’s Empowerteen! 🙂
CHECK BACK AS WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE DETAILS OF THE CURRICULUM!