You will need some supplies for this class.

ROCKS: 
- Minimum 6 rocks, approximately palm sized. 
- If you might want to make several rocks in each style (for ex: 6 Black Lives Matter stones). If so, you will need more rocks

PAINT/DECORATING
- Acrylic paint in a variety of standard colors
- Brush set with at least 1-2 tiny brushes
- Acrylic sealer spray
- (optional) Paint pens
- (optional) Mod Podge Waterbased Sealer
- (optional) Sharpie pens

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PAINTING PROCESS
- Cup of water for washing brushes
- Paper towel for blotting brushes dry
- Pen or pencil and paper for sketching out ideas
- Scrap paper or tray for protecting your work surface
- Surface to paint on - ex: tabled lined with newspaper, paper plates, etc

In this camp, we will be discussing sociopolitical topics and current events on the following themes - Black Lives Matter, Trans-inclusive Feminism, Gender and Sexual Identity, Climate Change and more (depending upon issues learners raise). I will share a brief 5-10 minute overview of the theme area and focus. The information shared will be general and informative - defining terms, offering popular context for the movement, sharing reasoning for dissenting opinions.

While we create the stones, I will help facilitate discussion that encourages each child to share their thinking, have a chance to hear thoughts from others, feel valued, and be able to shine. As an experienced health educator, I use my facilitation skills to draw out the thinking of the young people in the group, and refer them back to their most important educators in their lives - their family and community members. 

If you or your child are interested in this class and want to clarify any questions or concerns about the subject matter, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am aware that the values expressed in these activities are not shared by everyone and therefore this camp would not be a good choice for all young people or families. I look forward to having your child join us if it is a good fit.