Wiggle & Think
4th - 5th Grade
In-Person at Powell House
May 9 - 11, 2025
When is the last time you wiggled or giggled? Stuck in a chair all day is a drag. What movements does your body, heart, and mind need to feel free? Is there spirituality in movement? Let’s explore looking inward at what we think about all of the ways, places, and spaces we move and groove. We will explore different ways of moving our bodies with dance, games, improv, and more. We will be having lots of fun with old and new friends!
Facilitators
Jillian Smith Age 36: she/her or they/them: Poho youth alumni class of 2006! I identify as a feminist universalist Quaker who dabbles in Hinduism & I’m a member of NYYM. I was a JC back in the day and a co-facilitator with Mike. I served on the board of Poho for 9 years. I obtained my American Montessori Society certification in ages 3-6 during the pandemic. I’ve worked in a variety of industries.
Rosalie Presser, 21 (she/her). Rosalie has been attending Powell House since 7th grade, first with Chris and Mike, then Sarah and Marty. Since graduating from the youth program in 2022 she has been attending Young Adult conferences, APing, and working in the kitchen with Kim. She enjoys her work on a small farm in Cambridge, NY. In her free time she loves to garden, dance, hike, play, and read.
Beth Kelly, 46 (she/her): Hello, old and new friends! I serve New York Yearly Meeting as Children, Youth and Young Adult Community Director – and am the point person for Powell House’s youth programming teams this spring. I have worked with kids (tutoring, baby-sitting, camp-counselor-ing) since I was a teenager and worked as a pediatric hospital chaplain from 2013-2021. My favorite things to do at Powell House include listening to the wisdom of the group, singing songs, playing Primate Bellows, and walking to Dorson’s Rock. My favorite things to do when not at Powell House include singing, crossword puzzles, and physical play with my 4-year-old niece.
Allison P (she/her): 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!