OWL Program, Grades 7-9

 “Our Whole Lives: Sexuality and Education for Grades 7-9”

A joint program with UU youth and trained leaders from Mt. Kisco and Mohegan Lake, NY

Please look back here or contact the Director of Relgious Education, Mary Collins to check the dates and locations of the sessions:  

In general, this group will meet Sunday evenings, 2 x a month, with a 4 overnights during the year but is subject to change due to school and leader schedules.  

This is a program that requires a parent orientation, and the group closes after the 2nd session.

This program is offered periodically.

2011-12 JUNIOR OWL SCHEDULE as of Oct. 5,2011

Jan.8 Sun. Session 11 - Danbury 5-7 pm (also Senior OWL date)

Jan.22 Sun Session 12 - Mohegan Lake - 5-7pm

Feb. 5. Sun. Session 13 - Danbury 5-7 pm (also Senior OWL date)

March 4 Sun.Session 17 - Danbury 5-7 pm (also Senior OWL date)

    March 16-17? 3rd OVERNIGHT @ Mt. Kisco (Time: Fri. 7 - 10 pm & Sat. 9 am- 1 pm) THIS                                                 MAY BE MOVED -CHECK back here as we get closer to this date

March 18  Sun. Session 18 - Mohegan Lake 5-7pm 

March 25 Sun. session 19- MoheganLake 5-7pm

April 15 Sun.session 20 Danbury 5-7 pm (also Senior OWL date)

    April 27 -4th OVERNIGHT@Mt.Kisco (Time: Fri. 7 - 10 pm & Sat. 9 am- 1 pm) THIS                                                 MAY BE MOVED -CHECK back here as we get closer to this date.

May 6th Sun. Sessions23,24- Danbury5-7pm (also Senior OWL date)

    TBD-  maybe May 9th THURS 5-7pm - Planned Parenthood visit

May 20th Sun.Session 25- MoheganLake

June 3 Sun. Sessions26,27- Danbury

Summary our our Junior OWL:

“Our Whole Lives: Sexuality and Education for Grades 7-9”

            Written by Pamela Wilson and Judith Frediani

This year-long curriculum helps youth to learn about sexuality and human development in a safe environment. Male and female leaders work together to create a strong sense of community at the start of the year, in order to deal most effectively with this sensitive subject matter. Information is presented factually and accurately, with opportunity for questions and discussion amongst the group. Youth are encouraged to think about and discuss what they value in their lives and how they can best take care of themselves. Parent participation in an orientation session is REQUIRED for your youth's participation in the group.

A Sampling of Topics:

·        Examining Values

·        Sexual Language

·        Anatomy and Physiology

·        Understanding Gender Roles

·        Sexual Orientation

·        Relationship Skills

·        Sexual Behaviors

·        Conception, Planned Pregnancy and Birth

·        Contraception

·        STD Facts and Prevention

·        Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Rape