$2,000

Are you feeling disconnected from your young adolescent? Wondering where did your sweet baby go? Do you fear that the moody, snarky child showing up in your house today is the person your teen will always be? Are you at your wits end trying to monitor and limit your kids’ screen time? Does even the most innocent conversation with your tween or teen feel like negotiating landmines? It’s time to GET CLEAR and RECONNECT. •Go from second-guessing yourself to gaining clarity about your core values and knowing what battles to fight •Unplug from the world and plug into your family with a mini digital detox •Spend time face-to-face with your teens where they can’t hide in their room or on their devices. At the Joyful Family Camp retreat you and your kids will •Learn how to talk so your kids will listen and listen so your teens will talk •Get clarity about what kind of family you want to be—how you will treat each other and how you will show up in the world •Co-create and agree in writing to a Family Connection Plan Come to beautiful California for this unique 4-day, 3-night retreat. Enjoy all the fun of summer camp (games, activities, and s’mores!) while you and your kids build concrete communication skills that will allow you to work together joyously to identify your family values and create a family mission statement. Armed with a family mission statement (and a group family vision board) you will work together to create a roadmap to peace, flow, and harmony in your home. A WONDERFUL LONG WEEKEND The first evening we’ll gather to get to know each other and set our intentions for the weekend. That’s followed by two full days of learning, collaboration, and camp fun, ending with s’mores around the campfire. On our last day, we will bring all our learning together with a step-by-step family meeting so you leave camp with firm agreements among you about what is needed for the whole family to thrive. Enjoy the all-inclusive Joyful Family Camp package Private “Getting to Know You” Call with Elisabeth, so she has a good understanding of your particular family goals and can design with you in mind Pre-camp informational Zoom meet and greet for all the parents The Full Camp Experience (three nights lodging, kid-friendly meals*, family bonding activities and family fun) Swag bag with a copy of Elisabeth’s book Parenting as a Second Language, Joyful Parenting socks for the adults, Joyful Family Camp T-shirts for the whole family, and other fabulous surprises) Joyful Parenting’s Family Meeting ebook and Quick Look Checklist Post-camp, private Check-in Coaching Session with Elisabeth to make sure you are on track with your family goals MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND 2024 (Eve of Jan 12 to noon Jan 15)--CAMBRIA, CA or MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2024 (Eve of May 24 to noon May 27th)--MONTEREY, CA *Two meals on your own in town ABOUT YOUR LEADER: ELISABETH STITT Long-time camp counselor, middle school teacher, award-winning parent educator, and author of Parenting as a Second Language, Elisabeth Stitt founded Joyful Parenting Coaching to give parents the skills they need to create the happy and harmonious homes they desire and deserve. Because parenting is a skill that can be taught, learned, and practiced, Elisabeth believes 100% that every parent can work to create connected relationships with kids that garner their cooperation and allow kids to thrive. Through her talks, workshops, and webinars, Elisabeth brings her warmth and wisdom to parents all over the world. Find her at www.elisabethstitt.com or on Instagram @joyfulparentingcoaching. joyfulparentingcoaching 50% of this bid comes to the Break the Silence fundraiser.