Youth Programs and Childcare at 2024 Sessions

New England Yearly Meeting Youth Programs offer robust and grounded communities of peers for younger Friends, from infants in Child Care to older teens. For many, the youth programs are among the most meaningful aspects of Yearly Meeting Sessions. Our youth staff are eager to welcome children and teens into joyful, grounded community. Click on the age group(s) that pertain to your family to find out about each program!

All youth programs participants (including Young Friends) must have a guardian/sponsor on-site in order to participate in Sessions. In addition, all youth must have health information and parental permission submitted as part of the registration process. The email confirming registration will contain the link for providing this information. Parents are responsible for their children during unscheduled periods. Program-specific orientation details/times will be published on that program's page and in the Yearly Meeting News, available at Registration when you arrive at Sessions.

There is also a deep yearning to strengthen connections between Friends young and old. Beloved traditions like All-Ages Worship, Capture the Flag, Vespers, and Coffee House will continue. 

Young people give rave reviews of the meal-time pop-up games,  campus pool, and hiking trails; time for biking/scootering; and easy access to ice cream in the dining hall. 

Sessions can be overwhelming. We encourage you to learn about all the opportunities, but be open to the shifting needs of your family’s energy. Just let the youth staff know if your child(ren) will be taking a break from scheduled program time.