Health & Wellness
Summer Camp: Spirit of the Light Saber - Jedi Mindfulness Training
Average rating: 4.5Number of reviews: (6)
Completed by 32 learners
Learn mindfulness techniques through the rainbow colors of lightsabers: Star Wars characters, guided meditations, discussions, writing, object lessons, demos, costumes, and hands on projects make this a fun way to learn.
Iris Imaginoria (Jessica Gray)
Average rating: 4.8Number of reviews: (481)
9-13
year old learners
3-8
learners per class
$77
Charged upfront
$10 per class
Meets 4x per week
Over 2 weeks
55 minutes per class
Description
Class Experience
Through training of the mind and body, potential Jedi Knights discover who they want to be as they move through life. Mindfulness exercises help them develop a greater awareness of themselves and others, along with solutions for nonviolent communication, skills in calming down, paying attention, and care for others. But these classes are not merely philosophical discussions. This is hands-on, active mindfulness training for young Jedi Padawans. In "Spirit of the Light Saber: Jedi...
Students will learn mindfulness through the philosophy of the Jedi. Each session uses different techniques. Session One: Purple Lightsabers Theme: Balance 2. Self-Management The ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations and to set and work toward personal and academic goals. 2A Individual demonstrates the skills to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, impulses and stress in constructive ways. Session Two: Blue Lightsabers Theme: Social Justice 3. Social Awareness The ability to take the perspective of others and empathize with them, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to understand norms for behavior. 3E Individual contributes productively to one’s school, family, workplace, and community. Session Three: Green Lightsabers Theme: Compassion 3. Social Awareness The ability to take the perspective of others and empathize with them, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to understand norms for behavior. 3B Individual seeks to understand and demonstrates respect for individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, and identities. Session Four: Yellow Lightsabers Theme: Harmony 4. Relationship Skills The ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressures, and to seek and offer help when needed. 4A Individual uses communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with others, including those with diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, and identities. Session Five: Orange Lightsabers Theme: Fear 5. Responsible Decision Making The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms and to evaluate the consequences of actions and to consider the safety and well-being of others. 5A Individual applies problem-solving skills to engage responsibly in a variety of situations. Session Six: Red Lightsabers Theme: Hope 2. Self-Management 2D Individual demonstrates a resilient attitude and growth mindset, even in the face of adversity and challenges. Session Seven: The Darksaber Theme: Anti-Racism 5. Responsible Decision Making The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms and to evaluate the consequences of actions and to consider the safety and well-being of others. 5A Individual applies problem-solving skills to engage responsibly in a variety of situations. Session Eight: Closing Theme: Endings 2. Self-Management The ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations and to set and work toward personal and academic goals. 2A Individual demonstrates the skills to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, impulses and stress in constructive ways.
Master Imaginoria (Jessica Gray) has directed year-long Jedi Academy coming of age programs and week-long in person summer camp programs for all ages. She has also trained in nonviolent communication strategies and mindfulness techniques for more than twenty years. Her organization, The Imaginorium, offers "theatre with a side of STEAMM," programs that bring stories into immersive theatrical learning environments. She loves to dress in costume and teach in character to bring pop culture to life!
There is no homework, but padawans are expected to be quite familiar with the Star Wars universe. We talk a lot about the characters from the Skywalker Saga. We also talk about other characters from the Extended Universe, Clone Wars, video games, and more, but it's not necessary to know these in advance as they are more obscure. I don't know them all! Some of the padawans know more than I ever could. Also, bringing the supplies to each day's session is important. It's very difficult to fully participate without the supplies.
It is a lot more fun for the padawans if they come to class prepared. It is listed on the class page, but I thought I would copy it here for your convenience: Session One: A lightsaber Yarn in three colors (contrasting colors can help) A head band (thin stretchy athletic kind is best) Scotch tape or masking tape a flat surface you can tape something to (it will be removed) like a clipboard Session Two: A lightsaber Building supplies of various types - bring whatever you have - Legos or other blocks Or crafty building supplies - pipe cleaners/chenille stems, construction paper, felt/foam, popsicle sticks, etc. Session Three: A lightsaber Paper and markers and/or colored pencils Session Four: Yellow Lightsabers A lightsaber Any or all of the following (really, you do not need to have all of these - a bunch of clean recyclables are fine): aluminum foil, plastic containers, cardboard, water bottles, toilet paper or paper towel tubes for chutes, cereal or cake mix boxes to use like dominoes, beverage cans, soup cans, or batteries to roll, dominoes, funnels, marbles, golf balls, toy cars, string, buckets, cups or bowls, batteries, magnets Session Five: A lightsaber Supplies: Seaglass or a small, smooth stone. If any of your seaglass can be worn as a pendant, that would add to the object lesson. In that case you should also have a cord on which to wear it. Session Six: A lightsaber Session Seven: A lightsaber A printout of the pdf provided in classroom (or just paper) a writing utensil Session Eight: A lightsaber An empty soda (or juice bottle or other kind of container) with lid, label removed (16 oz or so). It's important that you have the lid because it will be shaken up once we put the water in. Colored sand or coarse glitter (fine-grained glitter will not work) Some small beads, can be different types Water A funnel
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
3 hours 40 minutes per week in class, and no time outside of class.
Some of the themes and topics we discuss are deep regarding hopes and fears. The intention of the mindfulness meditations is to give students tools to use to manage their fears, but sometimes just talking about fears does make them rise to the surface. The session on the Darksaber (session seven) brings up many current issues on racism that may be quite personal for students, especially students of color. The goal is to allow students to feel empowered that there are things they can do to change the conversation, even as children.
Meet the teacher
Iris Imaginoria (Jessica Gray)
Average rating: 4.8Number of reviews: (481)
I am taking a short break. I will be returning to teaching on Outschool in December. For over fifteen years, I have created and directed innovative programs that incorporate literature and pop culture into educational experiences through The...
