Creativity!
6th - 8th Grade
In-Person at Powell House
April 25 - 27, 2025
Creativity is a gift that everyone can share! At Powell House, we believe that creativity isn’t about being perfect—it's about expressing yourself and having fun! This weekend, we'll explore all kinds of creative activities like drawing, writing, dancing, making piñatas, and more. No experience or special skills needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart! Come join us for a weekend full of art, fun, and connection with Friends.
Facilitators:
Omen Cullinane Weaver, 27, (any pronouns): Howdy Friends! I have been attending Powell House since the 4th grade and have been APing since I graduated in 2016. I live in Rochester with my partner Malice. I'm best known with the PoHo Crew for stickers, art, and being the crazy old man who sends children in search of wild people in the woods. I can't wait to see y'all soon!
Malice Garcia, 23, (He/They): Hello Friends! I am relatively new to PoHo and Quakerism, having discovered and unofficially joining both back in 2022 but I’ve fallen in love with the program. I have butlered for middle school conferences and attended many young adult weekends and I cannot explain the amount of joy, comfort, and belonging that the program and those involved have brought to my life. I live in Rochester NY with my partner, Omen and we’ve been doing what we can and offering our very best to every conference we possibly can! I have spent many years caring for and teaching children on and off and I love every second that I’ve been able to share my gifts with this community and help these already amazing kids continue to grow and flourish!
Cai Quirk, 28 (any gender neutral pronouns). Cai is a lifelong Quaker who grew up in Ithaca Meeting and attending youth conferences at Powell House, and has now been APing and co-facilitating Powell House youth conferences for 10 years. Cai also works for Friends General Conference in the Spiritual Deepening Program and on the Gathering Team, helping form Quaker events around the country. As a multi-disciplinary artist, Cai creates work around queerness, gender, spirituality, nature, mythology, and storytelling. They have published a book, given hundreds of talks and workshops around the country, exhibited work in 14 states and 4 countries. At Powell House, their “Map of Genderland” and tapestries from the “Queer Temple” series are often appreciated by attenders for expanding and celebrating ideas around queerness.
Allison P: After experiencing Quaker summer camps as a tween, Allison found her meeting and Powell House as an adult, drawn where she has found incredible community! The best part? The people!
She has worked as an AP for youth programs where she has been fortunate to get to know some of the kids, and has often provided childcare for kids from ages 2 through middle school during Powell House adult retreats. She has also hosted a few Powell House retreats.
She is passionate about equipping kids with the tools to navigate life as a person in a dynamic world, including emotional literacy, loves sparking community engagement and to wonder at the natural world. Outside of PoHo she has provided children’s programming in several settings.
Rates:
As a Quaker non-profit organization, your participation and your support in the ways you are able are crucial. Thank you for being part of our community!
Please note about Scholarship: On the registration you will additionally have the option of requesting scholarship toward the rates below.
Standard Price: $220 — For those who can comfortably afford to pay at this rate.
Multi-Conference Discount: $180 — For those who register for three or more youth conferences within a year.
First Timer Discount: $160 — For those who a registering for a youth conference for their first time. Welcome, we are excited to meet you!