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PYM High School and Middle School – End-of-Summer Picnic!

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All Young Friends (high school) and Middle School Friends are invited to an end-of-summer picnic at Downingtown Friends Meeting on August 29th from 11:30 AM to 3 PM!

 

Please join us to meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, learn more about PYM’s high school and middle school programs, and enjoy icebreaker games, activities, and conversation!  Parents are welcome to stay and get to know one another as well.  All are invited to bring a snack or dessert to share.

 

*All youth must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

 

REGISTER →

 

Questions? Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator:  ksimmons@pym.org

 

Young Friends October Gathering!

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Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to join us on October 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Downingtown Friends Meeting.   YF gatherings provide the opportunity to get to know other teenagers from around the Yearly Meeting, to learn more about being a young Quaker, and to build community and have fun together.  This month’s gathering will include volunteering at Downingtown Meeting’s Fall Festival!

 

*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

 

Questions or to RSVP?  

 Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

Holiday Family Meetup and MSF Overnight!

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Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on December 12th from 3 to 6 PM at Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting for the opportunity to gather and get to know other children and families from around PYM.  There will be an intergenerational activity, time for parent/guardian worship sharing, children’s activities, and dinner as a community. Families are invited to bring a snack/side dish/dessert to share. All ages are welcome, along with grandparents!  This will be a holiday-themed event, with activities, crafts, and holiday treats.

**There will also be an option for a Middle School Friends Overnight directly following the meetup!

 

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More information and registration coming soon!

 

Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

PYM Family Day at Camp Dark Waters!

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Families are welcome to join us for a day-long Family Meetup at Camp Dark Waters in Medford New Jersey!

All families with children in grades 8 and younger are invited to Camp Dark Waters on October 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of activities, conversation, and family fun!  Grandparents are also welcome to join us with their grandchildren.

 

SAVE THE DATE!

More information and registration coming soon!

 

Questions? Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator:  ksimmons@pym.org

Wednesday Walks at Willistown

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Up for an opportunity for some informal forest bathing?  Join us for a 2–3-mile guided nature hike through the wooded and open space of Willistown Township’s protected land and trails.

The hike will last about 2 hours (easy/moderate difficulty) and will take place on edges of fields and moderately rocky trails, so wear long pants and good hiking shoes and bring water, snacks, and insect repellent. We will hike in any weather except for thunderstorms. Bring binoculars to get a better look at the birds we may encounter.

Meet at the Willistown Friends Meeting parking lot at 5:30 pm: 7069 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Restrooms are available on site. RSVP at meetup.

Wednesday Walks at Willistown

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Up for an opportunity for some informal forest bathing?  Join us for a 2–3-mile guided nature hike through the wooded and open space of Willistown Township’s protected land and trails.

The hike will last about 2 hours (easy/moderate difficulty) and will take place on edges of fields and moderately rocky trails, so wear long pants and good hiking shoes and bring water, snacks, and insect repellent. We will hike in any weather except for thunderstorms. Bring binoculars to get a better look at the birds we may encounter.

Meet at the Willistown Friends Meeting parking lot at 5:30 pm: 7069 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Restrooms are available on site. RSVP at meetup.

PYM Spring Family Meetup!

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Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on May 30th from 3 to 6 PM at Kennett Friends Meeting for the opportunity to gather and get to know other children and families from around PYM.  There will be an intergenerational activity, time for parent/guardian worship sharing, children’s activities, and dinner as a community. Families are invited to bring a snack/side dish/dessert to share. All ages are welcome.  Grandparents are welcome to join with their grandchildren!

We look forward to seeing your family on May 30th! 

 

REGISTER HERE →

*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

Middle School and High School Friends at Camp Swatara!

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Calling all Friends in grades 6 through 12!

Please join us for Caln Quarter’s Camp Swatara weekend!  This year’s theme is Growing Our Meetings: How to Expand Nurturing and Peaceful Communities.  The weekend will include outdoor activities, workshops, an intergenerational talent show, and opportunities for worship and fellowship.  PYM youth staff will facilitate the Middle School/Young Friends program, providing the opportunity for youth to get to know one another, build community, join in some of the intergenerational activities, and have fun together!

We hope you will join us!  Bring a friend!

 

More information/registration can be found here.

 

Questions?  Please contact Kristin Simmons, PYM Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

 

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Middle School Friends Spring Overnight!

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Middle School Friends (ages 10 to 14) are invited to gather on March 21-22 at Mt. Holly Quaker Meeting (NJ) for a fun-filled overnight!   

Come join the Middle School Friends for an overnight adventure!  MSF overnights provide the opportunity to get to know other youth from around PYM, to learn more about being a young Quaker, and to build community. There will be collaborative group activities and quieter crafting activities, as well as board and card games of all kinds.  We hope to have a movie screening as the evening wanes.  All are welcome and bring a friend!

 

*All youth must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

Questions?  Contact Daniel Doan, MSF Co-Facilitator, ddoan@pym.org

PYM Spring Family Overnight!

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We welcome families with children in 8th grade and younger to join us for a Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters (Medford, NJ) – April 25-26!  There will be multigenerational programs, canoeing and other outdoor activities, community dinner, free time to play, bedtime stories, All Together Worship on Sunday morning, and a chance for adults to spend time with other parents.  Youth will have the opportunity to get to know others in their age group!

 

**Registration is now closed.  However, we have a few spots left, so if you are interested, please contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

 

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