Fire Tribe Gathering
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Fire Tribe Gathering |
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Winter Solstice Fire Tribe Gathering |
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Minors who attend the Gathering must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. An adult may bring someone else's child, but they MUST bring a copy of the Minor's Release Form AND a copy the Waiver Form. Both of these documents must be signed by the minor's parent or legal guardian. All minors must be pre-registered. Minors arriving on site without preregistration AND the requisite form(s) will be turned away, with no refund to the accompanying adult. |
Although child care services are not available, parents are expected to take turns spending time with the children. If you bring a child under 6 years of age,
you must plan for their continuous care and supervision.
Parents are asked to contact contact us at info@firetribehawaii.org as soon as they register, or if they have any questions.
IDEALLY, the kids will be able to relate to and participate in what's
going on at the Gathering.
IDEALLY, adults will be guides and advisors not supervisors/ managers/
baby-sitters/ entertainers (unless they want to be).
IDEALLY, the kids will create their own space and their own play, and
still be part of the larger community.
IDEALLY, the kids will learn appropriate behaviors in sacred space and
pass on the wisdom of the elders.
IDEALLY, the kids' presence at the Gathering will give adults the opportunity
to serve, learn and grow.
IDEALLY, the kids' wisdom and contribution will be respected and honored
by the adults, just as adults expect to be respected and honored.
Young people who have reached a level of independence and self-sufficiency and have the ability to learn social responsibility (approximately elementary school age, 6 years or older) will enjoy self-directed and self-structured activities. Kids will be guided by their own interests, especially related to the fire circle. They will be monitored by parents and other adult volunteers.
Parents are ultimately responsible for their minor children and should be prepared to tend to them should the need arise. For example, if a child will not to participate with the others, he or she must be cared for by his or her parent or guardian.
Children and teens may ask to participate in almost all activities at the Gathering — playshops, etc., where they are not specifically prohibited.
All kids and teens who attend Fire Tribe Gatherings must understand that many of our activities are of a quiet and sensitive nature.
The Mynah Bird’s Nest is the main activity area for the kids, and may be co-located with the Play Space for Inner Children (adult art and craft area). This is where the kids can hang out, create things — make masks, make up chants, make music, etc. It will have craft supplies, places to lie around and snacks (supplied by parents for all kids to share). The Mynah Bird's Nest will serve as the kids’ staging and practice area for anything they might want to contribute to the fire circle such as chants, dances, or other performances. It is also the central meeting place should the kids need to be called in from their explorations by the designated signal (gong or bell).
The Domain of Dreaming is a large cabin tent within view of the fire circle. Its main function is to serve as a safe alternative sleeping area for the kids during the all-night fire circle. Parents and their kids will be within in easy reach of each other. Parents will remain totally responsible for their kids during the fire circle. At night, the Domain will be a Quiet Zone and is to be used only for sleeping. Kids whose activities or noises disturb the fire circle will be exiled from the Domain.
IDEALLY, adults are guides and advisors, not supervisors/ managers/ babysitters/ entertainers (unless they want to be).
Adults who bring minor children to the Gathering are required to attend
the Family Orientation offered on the day they arrive, and must also
contribute a set number of hours to monitoring. These hours of service
will be divided equally among the parents and monitoring volunteers.
Names and service times will be posted for easy reference. Monitors
will wear identifying armbands when on duty.
The schedule of events at the Gathering tends to be fluid; the start
and end times of adult activities may vary. To be fair, monitoring duty
times are "set." Monitors are to start and end their shifts
on time, even if this means missing all or part of another activity.
Trading duty time is permissible if all parties involved agree. Any
switch needs to be posted and the other monitors and children must be
informed.
Thursday: (To be announced)
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to — 8 PM
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. — 8 PM
Sunday: Parents resume complete care of their kids.
IDEALLY, the kids will relate to and participate in what's going on.
IDEALLY, the kids will create their own space and their own play and still part of the community.
IDEALLY, the kids will learn appropriate behaviors.
Children and teens will go to a family orientation session with their parent to meet other kids, parents and volunteer monitors. Kids will partner up with thier buddies. All will tour the Gathering site. Kids will be informed of the behavior expected in and around each area. Quiet zones, in particular, will be pointed out.
If Kids are disruptive, uncooperative or just plain cranky, they will be sent to take a time out with their parents.
Fire — All exploration of, and experimentation with, fire must be supervised by an adult.
Water — All swimming and play near water must be monitored. Don’t drink from the stream (if the site has one).
Earth — There are set boundaries beyond which the children may not go without adult accompaniment. Explorations beyond these boundaries, such as a walk in the forest, require that an adult go along.
Air — Signals: each child will wear a whistle around his or her neck to be used ONLY TO CALL FOR HELP IN AN EMERGENCY. A signal such as a gong or bell will be used to gather the kids into their designated meeting area when necessary.
Spirit — Kids are encouraged to ask for help or reassurance if they are frightened or confused.
IDEALLY, the community will show/teach appropriate behaviors in sacred space and pass on the wisdom of the elders.
IDEALLY, the presence of kids at the Gathering will give adults the opportunity to serve, learn and grow.
IDEALLY, the kids' wisdom and contribution will be respected and honored by the adults, just as adults expect to be respected and honored.
IDEALLY, the adults in the Tribe will model the behavior they expect of the kids.
Under the premise that it does, indeed, take a village to raise a child, all members of the Fire Tribe are requested to redirect young people who may be doing anything potentially dangerous, such as playing with fire without adult supervision.
You may facilitate an activity or do a project with the kids. Please keep in mind that it's preferable to do or make things that relate to the fire circle so that the kids can contribute to the Gathering and gain a sense of accomplishment and connection with the community.
Please contact contact us at info@firetribehawaii.org to let her know if you'd like to help serve the Tribe's young people by providing monitoring, facilitating an activity, donating supplies (craft supplies, snacks), etc.
Parents are requested to pay a materials fee of $5 per child, and contribute snacks for the kids. Anyone may contribute supplies.
Wish List of Supplies for the Kids to Use
Muslin or other cheap cloth
Paint
Glitter
Beads
Markers
Beeswax
Tape
Needles
Yarn and string
Cooler for water
Cooler for snacks or juices
Raffia
Ti leaves
Glue
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