Peace, and welcome. Umoja is a mindfulness retreat for teens ages 13–18 — yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and real rest, held Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Weeki Wachee.

This form is for a parent or legal guardian to complete. It takes about five minutes. Once you submit, you'll receive an email with the next step — a deposit of $40 to hold your teen's spot. The remaining balance of $40 is due by December 2, 2026. Spots are limited to 16 teens — 8 girls and 8 boys — and are held in the order deposits are received.

The Weekend Itinerary

Umoja means unity. Over the weekend, teens practice being present with themselves, building trust with one another, and connecting with the natural world.

Friday, December 4 — Arrive & Belong

Arrive and settle in from 5:45 PM · welcome circle and retreat agreements · dinner · Umoja name-and-connection activity · chess and mindful games lounge · gentle stretch and guided grounding · journaling and quiet creative reflection · cabin wind-down at 9 PM

Saturday, December 5 — Notice & Connect

Devotion and Poetry in Motion · breakfast and buddy check · mindful kayaking and river reflection · art activity · nutritional art workshop · mindful volleyball, tug of war and cooperative challenges · mindful chess · scavenger hunt · campfire reflection on belonging, identity and friendship · dessert and moongazing · quiet hours at 11 PM

Sunday, December 6 — Carry It Forward

Devotion and Poetry in Motion · breakfast · closing Umoja circle · pack up and departures by noon