This Camp is for high school storytellers interested in developing their storytelling through a "Tailors" project.
We will Explore Voice
"Telling" is a key part of storytelling. Vocality and Speech will be explored and refined this summer through experimentation and collaboration.
Developing Tailors Series
By the end of the summer camp, each storyteller will have developed a story they are ready to tell. As it is tree-form, the "telling" will be in a group.
We use the Tools
Added to the storytelling experience is access to the full Restorative Storytelling curriculum and practice. We will focus on three tools this summer.
Part of the Full Restorative Storytelling Training
We start where we left off.
This summer a group of 20 teenagers will begin with a character they have developed (or will develop).
Then they are introduced to the twelve storytelling strategies of Restorative Storytelling, and use those strategies to continue building the story.
We use the RS tools as well as the Tailor's Card Deck (which was the focus of last semester's Teen Course).
Restorative Storytelling for Young Adults has a Full Faculty!
In addition to David and Meredith, meet:
Laura Geiger,
an applied theatre practitioner, teacher, and artist tending the social soil to create peace, change, and connection
Per Eisenman,
a therapist practicing Open Dialogue family therapy with kids and families to co-create new stories.
Crystal Shelly,
owner of Rabbit with a Red Pen, where she provides editing and authenticity reading services to fiction authors.
Jason Phelps,
a multi-disciplinary performer and teacher who has been involved in theatre, dance, music, commercial acting, voice-overs, and education.
Joia Wood,
a multifaceted artist, educator, and community leader who delights in helping people of all ages connect with their inherent musical selves.
Debbie Spitulnik,
an adjunct professor of Creative Speech at Antioch University New England, and faculty member for the Center for Anthroposophy.
Example Curriculum
Summer Meeting Times
Classes over summer have a variable schedule
in general:
Mondays at 7:00PM ET (Discussion time)
Wednesdays at 5:00PM ET (Writing and Production)
SEE OUR UPDATED SCHEDULE HERE
FAQ
HOW IS Restorative Storytelling: Teen Council STRUCTURED?
- The council meets on Mondays at 7:OOPM ET and Wednesdays at 5:00PM ET.
- We meet at a password protected Zoom call. Calls last an average of 60 minutes.
- Council Members receive access to a forum as well as an invitation to our Slack Community where they can share and connect with each other.
CAN MY CHILD DO THE CAMP COMPLETELY ON THEIR OWN?
Understory Council is designed so that your child can engage independently, and we encourage their finding their own agency in accomplishing their projects.
WHAT IF WE MISS A MEETING?
All of our sessions are recorded, and we connect at our Forum and at Slack.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR THIS COURSE?
There are semi-weekly 60 minute Zoom sessions and projects to work on in between. We also invite our members to be our apprentices in other courses. The time commitment is up to you!
WHY IS THERE "LIMITED ENROLLMENT" ON THE COURSE?
David and Meredith directly communicate with and support children through the entire experience. Because of this, and because we want to give the requisite attention to our participants, we are keeping the numbers limited.
CAN TWO OR MORE CHILDREN TAKE THE INTERACTIVE COURSE UNDER ONE REGISTRATION?
For our interactive courses, one registration is for a single child. Due to the high-level of interaction with the students, David and Meredith will be supporting children in their practice, discovery and development over the course.
IS THERE A SIBLING DISCOUNT FOR THE INTERACTIVE COURSE?
Please contact Meredith if finances are a concern. We sincerely try to be inclusive so that Spinners who wish to, can join! [email protected].
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?
You can cancel your subscription at any time in your Teachable profile settings.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email us at [email protected] any time, and we will be happy to help.
