The Awakened Kids TEMPLE
Registrations are open
Forest Kids Temple
We embrace the Forest School ethos that chooses nature as the ideal classroom for our children
Holistic development is stimulated through games and activities proposed every day to awaken the child to their social, physical, intellectual and emotional intelligence and realities as well as spiritual connection and communication
Forest School resonates with our mission to create a New Earth Eco-Village and grow peaceful loving humans
Other educational wisdoms are weaved in
Activities aim to develop 5 main axes
- Self-awareness
- Self regulation
- Self-motivation
- Social skills
- Empathy
Besides safety rules, kids are not obliged to follow activities at a given time
They can follow their bliss and curiosity until ready to engage
One day per month is dedicated to parents to share about holistic education and their kids’ specific growth
A chill space forest tea room is planned for parents who wish to stay around during school, read, chat, connect and work
Our Purpose
Create and facilitate an inspiring kids space to awaken our children to their full potential
For residents, neighbors and our larger community’s children
A solution for guests’ children so more guests can come for retreats, healing and self discovery journeys
A nourishing solution for lightworkers too
Our Vision
Welcome children in nature for an holistic playful education in life using modern and ancient alternative education wisdoms
Parents are grateful and relaxed, enjoy free time and share some time and skills for the kids space
Kids play and laugh and blossom freely in a supportive conscious environment
Our Mission
Open and curate an accessible, safe and inspiring space for children and parents growth in nature
Offer a wide variety of awakening activities developing social, physical, intellectual, communication, emotional and spiritual skills
Focus on self-awareness, self regulation, self-motivation, social skills and empathy with strong connection to nature
Practical Info
⏳ Monday - Friday ~ 10:30am - 3pm
📍 Location: Essência Nature Retreat (between Lagos and Aljezur)
🐬 Age: 2 - 10 years
🌹 Contribution per child:
30€ per day
120€ per week
333€ for 4 weeks
🪷 Registration:
DM, Whatsapp or Telegram via +351 915 562 405 (Fox)
Hello Dear Children, Parents and single Mothers & Fathers,
🌳 The KidsTemple Essência welcomes you on the sacred land of Essência. There are forests, gardens, natural ponds, a playground and a wooden play temple, where we meet every day for our opening circle.
🦋 Together we will explore the magical nature, craft, paint, play, sing and connect from heart to heart.
🌳 It is also a place we create for You, the Parents. You can join our KidsTemple program, become a part of our community, take your own time to work in our Co-Working space or relax in nature. Of course you can also drop your child after it feels safe with us and pick it up at 3pm.
🍅 The contribution includes organic Chia pudding or smoothie at 12am and vegan organic lunch at 2pm for the children.
As the parents you can join for 8€ the Community Lunch at 2pm with the Essência tribe.
🌿 Languages:
English, German, Dutch
Our offerings for the kids and parents include:
💃 Music & Movement
🐢 Nature Exploration & Building
🎨 Crafting & Drawing
🥬 Gardening (every Thursday)
🇵🇹 Portuguese class
🔥 Every Thursday we have a Community Day. We are gardening, connecting and in the late afternoon we are opening our Forest Spa (20€ per person, Kids for free). You are invited to be a part while you child is in the KidsTemple and stay the whole day 🙏
We are looking forward to welcome you in our KidsTemple 🙏
With Joy
Zoe, Silke, Meike, Fox & Chaitya 🌳
Parents are welcome to join
1 day per month or more
Parents encouraged to spend a day in service of the temple and the children
Assist the facilitator, observe, share knowledge, organize a workshop or help build something
Contributions help keep prices lower and make it more interesting for everyone
Facilities
Most activities are in nature
1 dome (inside)
1 temple tent (outside shade)
1 shower and several toilets
1 natural pond
1 juice bar
1 kitchen
1 playground with trampoline and swings
Forest tea room chill space for parents
Lots of things to bring
Outdoor shoes, outdoor clothes, hat, organic sun screen, swimming costume & tools, rain coat, jacket for the cold, water bottle, fruits for snacks
Our ethics
NATURE
being, seeding, planting, growing & caring, reforestation, gardening, animal observation, eco constructions, exploration, landart
PLAY
games, ropes, swings, balls, circus
COMMUNICATE
develop social skills & values, compassion, empathy, learn to share, be together, express needs & boundaries, storytelling
BLOSSOM
meditate, confidence, concentrate, motricity, senses, belonging, arts, painting, handicrafts
MOVING
dancing, singing, kids yoga, acro yoga, aerial yoga, acrobatics, qigong, nature hike, beach play & swim
BE ALIVE
be free, explore life, celebrate, wonder, awaken curiosity, be present, listen, be grateful