Ignite: Leadership for Young Adults

With Jenne Newman, Gord Oaks and Christopher Giffen

June 30 - July 6, 2024

Date and Time Details: Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Contact: info@naramatacentresociety.org
(877) 996-5751

  • Maple Court 100 (single room) – CAD $1,210.00
  • Maple Court 100 (GROUP) – CAD $5,680.00
  • Tent - Creekside Campground – CAD $670.00
  • Off-site Accommodations – CAD $400.00
  • (All prices include CAD $400.00 base amount)

Ages 16-25 ♦ M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inspired by the Centre’s history as a Christian Leadership Training Centre, this program will carry on the legacy of youth leadership development, blending themes of inclusion and social justice with personal development and civic engagement. This program is open to young adults who wish to deepen their understanding of themselves and others and explore the enriching possibilities that servant-leadership presents. Drawing on traditional and contemporary spiritual frameworks, it’s designed to facilitate self-knowledge and self-acceptance, communication and deep listening, compassion and empathy, generative dialogue and situational leadership.

Lunch will be provided each day.

Scholarships to cover the entirety of the tuition fee are available – click on the “Heartwood Bursary” section of the registration form to access them.

About the Program Leaders

Jenne Newman

Jenne is a Creative Arts Psychotherapist and the co-founder of Blackbird Healing Arts Collective. Her work with children and youth enables her to collaborate with others in moments of vulnerability, access the strength of creativity to develop solutions and foster meaningful growth. Naramata Centre has been a core part of Jenne’s world for over 30 […]

Learn more about Jenne Newman

Gord Oaks

Gord Oaks is a Musician and Certified Shiatsu Acupressure Therapist (a relative of Acupuncture), in practice since 1999. He has been exploring, studying, and applying Qigong, Yoga and Meditation in his life and work since 1991, and is a firm advocate for the empowering and Universal nature of the internal healing arts. Gord offers a gentle, but […]

Learn more about Gord Oaks

Christopher Giffen

Christopher is a lifetime Naramata devotee. A songwriter, a minister, a singer, a therapist, a father, a partner. Chris brings his passion for creativity and transformation to leadership and life. He is overjoyed to join his deepest friends, Josh and Gord, spiritual AND musical leaders at Naramata this summer along with his family.

Learn more about Christopher Giffen