Inner Fire | Ahi Kaa Experience for 11-13 year old boys
A programme to empower old Taranaki Tamariki and Rangatahi
Time commitment: 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (term time only)
Intention: Designed to foster healthy connections for boys with themselves, their whānau, their community, and nature. Boys will be offered the tools, experiences and a supportive environment to explore personal growth and well-being.
Overview:
🌿Weeks 1–5: Spiralling In - “Preparing the Fire”
Themes of Wonder, Whānau, and Nature
We will focus on who and how we are, our family connections, and experience a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
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Week 1: Discovering Yourself
We will be invited to reflect on what we enjoy, our unique strengths, and how we will work together as a group over the next 10 weeks. -
Week 2: Nature and Mindfulness
Through games and time in nature we will have an opportunity to gather stories to share. -
Week 3: Mapping Whānau (Family)
We will explore family connections and reflect on how ‘where we come from’ ties into the natural world. -
Week 4: Ritual and Creativity
We will work together to build a hut and create a ritual to support us in our day to day lives. -
Week 5: Understanding Emotions
We will explore our experiences of emotions like anger, joy, sadness, and look at ways to move through these in healthy ways.
🌿Weeks 6–10: Spiralling Out – Lighting the Fire
Themes of Fire, Friendship, and Body
We will be encouraged to explore our values, relationships, and personal growth, culminating in a fire ritual.
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Week 6: Imagining Your Future Self
We will explore what we would and how we would like to be when we grow up. -
Week 7: Exploring Values
We will look at what matters most to us, what we love doing and what we stand for. -
Week 8: Facing Challenges Together
We will begin to prepare a fire and learn whittling while also being given an opportunity to discuss a current challenge in our lives that we would like help with. -
Week 9: Your Body and Boundaries
We will explore our personal boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships, helping us build respect for ourselves and others. -
Week 10: Fire Challenge
We will bring all of our learnings from the past 10 weeks into a fire challenge and fire circle.
Why Brave Minds?
This program empowers teen boys to navigate life with resilience, confidence, and a deeper sense of self. Through engaging activities, nature-based practices, and supportive discussions, participants gain tools to face challenges and embrace their unique strengths.
Encourage your boy to embark on this transformative journey and discover the power of their Brave Mind.
🗓️ Starting date: Term 1 Tuesday February 4th
🕐 Time: 3:30pm to 4:45pm
🌟 Exchange: A weekly or full term donation (or a koha) based on what you can afford and what feels right.
🏔️Location: Sanctuary Hill Retreat / 109 Veale Rd
Bookings are confirmed by registration through email. Please fill out the form so we can book your space.
Inner Fire is delivered in collaboration with prettybold.co.nz and Lifespan Rites https://www.facebook.com/lifespanrites/ and complements the annual First Fires overnight adventure for 12-14 year old boys and their dads*.