This year we will also offer Our Whole Lives to a closed group of youth on Sunday mornings:

Explorers - 7th-9th (Approx ages 12-14) - Our Whole Lives (OWL); Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.

More information about OWL can be found online.

Parent Orientation/Information Sessions will be offered on Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm, Sunday, August 15 from 1-3 pm, and Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Parents must attend one of these sessions for their youth to participate in OWL. This is a closed group, so no visitors or newcomers are allowed.  Visitors in these age groups will be welcomed into the other two youth classes.

(grades 7 - 9) The OWL curriculum for grades 7-9 is a fully up-to-date program which teaches comprehensive facts about human sexuality in a context of ethical values. Emphasis is on responsible behavior and healthy relationships, as well as accurate information. OWL will be offered again during the 2008-2009 year. We offer this program every other year.

(grades 10-12) The OWL curriculum for grades 10-12 is a continuation of the 7-9 grade program, though it's not necessary to complete the earlier program to participate. Emphasis is on responsible behavior and healthy relationships, as well as accurate information. 10-12 OWL will be offered again when there is sufficient demand among the Senior Youth or their parents.

(grades K-1 and 5-6) The UUA offers excellent OWL curricula for these other ages, which parents are welcome to peruse in the RE resource library. If there is sufficient demand, we may consider offering these courses in the future.