Summer Fun Nights
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As summer jumps into high gear, with long sunny days and warm nights…we’re thinking of you.    The quarantine restrictive guidelines have provided us new opportunities to develop different plans for getting together with our friends and families. There are some activities we’d like to share with you and hope that you will pass them onto your local Groups/Chapters and friends.  

Staying at home has presented us with opportunities to think of new ways to support our local DiscoveryBound Groups.  We want to let you know we’ve scheduled a special evening of fun. So, get your calendars out and mark this date. This evening is for everyone to join in, so please share this information with your DB Group/Chapter, and friends.

Tuesday, August 11
Come one come all – all ages are welcome
8:00pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT

“Get your game face on”…come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends.Some games will include:
“All about me”
“Change three things”
“Have you ever”….
“Blank Slate”

At the end there will be a special treat for each group.
RSVP by Monday, August 10.  [email protected] or [email protected]
Once you RSVP, we send you a zoom link to join the call.

DB Outreach: New England – National Event Alternative In-Person Gathering

Join us for an in-person gathering at Hopkinton State Park for teens (grades 8-12) and separate track for adults for a fun day of water activity, short hike, inspiration and discussion sessions.  Meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors!  We are offering this event outdoors so that we can follow state guidelines and regulations regarding social distancing and group gatherings. 

Teen Registration Adult Registration Adult Financial Aid Form

Who:  Teens (grades 8-12) and Adults
When:  Saturday, September 19, 2020  11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Hopkinton State Park, 64 Cedar St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 (508) 435-4303

Teen Track Activity
Inspirational talk, group discussions, water activity (SUP, kayaking, canoeing, quad pedal boating) and short hike.
Adult Track Activity
Inspirational talk, group discussions, water activity (SUP, kayaking, canoeing, quad pedal boating) and short hike.

Cost:
$30 per person includes daily parking fee, all water activities, and catered dinner from Carbone’s Restaurant
Financial aid is available up to $15 per person.
If we have to cancel due to new restrictions or weather conditions there will be a full refund

What to bring:
Bag lunch & drink, water bottle for activities, comfortable clothing for water sports and/or short hike

There is a maximum of 10 teens at one picnic site and 10 adults for another picnic site at this event due to the MA restrictions and guidelines.  Registration is based on first come first serve.  Sign up now!

RSVP:  Lori Selby, [email protected] or 781-956-9035

This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation

Tentative Schedule for teens and adults
11am – arrive and welcome, icebreaker games

11:30 – Adults: 15 min inspirational talk (again focused on the meta-theme)

12:00 – Teens & Adults lunch (bring your own lunch)

12:30 – Teens: 15 min. inspirational talk

1pm –  Teens: Active activity (kayaking/SUP, canoeing, quad pedal boat, short hike)  

1pm – Adults have group discussions and/or a short presentation

• 1:15-2:00pm discussion session topic: “Spiritual Discovery: Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval” 
• 2:15-3:00pm Chat with the Prac (similar to brown bag discussions) 

3pm – Teens – Discussion

• 3:15-4:00pm discussion session topic: “Spiritual Discovery:  Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval” 
• 4:15-5:00pm discussion session topic: Jam Session (brown bag discussions)

3pm – Adults do an active activity (kayaking/SUP, canoeing, quad pedal boat, short hike)

5pm – hangout time / frisbee/ladder ball/spike ball

5:30pm – ASF share

5:45pm – Dinner served for everyone

6:30pm – everyone share highlights, inspiration and gratitude 

7:30pm – end of day – good byes

Special note: State Social Distancing and Restrictions will apply during our time together. 

2020 National Event Alternative: Fall In-Person Gatherings

Join us for our National Event alternative this year at Bear Creek Lake Park!  This event is still for teens (grades 8-12) and adults.  Get ready for a fun day of boating activities, discussion sesssions, inspiration and fellowship!  Come meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors in beautiful Colorado!  We are offering this event outdoors to comply with state guidelines and regulations regarding social distancing and group gatherings. 

Teen Registration Adult Registration Adult Financial Aid Form

When

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 from 11:00am – 7:30pm (dinner provided)

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park in Lakewood, CO

Who

Christian Science Teens (grades 8-12) & Adults and their friends of all faiths

Cost

$30 per person
Includes: single-day park entrance fee, all water activities, and dinner.  Registration is open!

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available up to $15 per person. If DB cancels this event due to changes in state regulations or weather conditions you will receive a full refund.

Tentative Schedule for teens and adults

11:00am – Arrive and welcome, icebreaker games
11:30 – Adults: 15 min inspirational talk (again focused on the meta-theme)
12:00 – Teens & Adults lunch (please bring a sack lunch with you)
12:30 – Teens: 15 min. inspirational talk
1:00pm –  Teens: Active session (kayaking, canoeing, short nature hike)
1:00pm – Adult discussion sessions:

• 1:15-2:00pm discussion session topic: Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval 
• 2:15-3:00pm Chat with the Prac (similar to brown bag discussions)

3:00pm – Teen discussion sessions:

• 3:15-4:00pm discussion session topic: Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval 
• 4:15-5:00pm discussion session topic: Jam Session (brown bag discussions)

3:00pm – Adults: Active session (kayaking, canoeing, short nature hike)
5:00pm – Hangout time – frisbee/spike ball/volleyball
5:30pm – Asher Student Foundation short presentation
5:45pm – Dinner served for everyone – DB will be providing dinner.
6:30pm – Everyone share highlights, inspiration, and gratitude
7:00pm – Evals & Fruitage
7:30pm – End of day – goodbyes!

*Things to bring: Sack lunch, full water bottle, camping chair/crazy creek, comfortable clothing for water sports and/or other activities. If you own a SUP, kayak, or canoe feel free to bring your own!

Special note: State social distancing and other restrictions will apply during our time together.