LEAPYEAR2 2017 – 2018
Explore, Embody, Empower and Evolve
Deepen and amplify your impact and self-expressionthrough a year of intentionalsupport of the growth of others
LEAPYEAR2 is a continuation of the work that begins during LEAPYEAR, but by holdingthe transformative container for others, rather than being heldwithin it. This integrates the reality of a whole human being deeper inward, and takes it out into your relationships. LEAPYEAR2 is for anyone who has completed LEAPYEAR andwho wishes to identify and embody their unique gifts, to learn to be a servant leader, and to learn how to guide and hold a transformative container for others.
LEAPYEAR2: 9 months with the following elements:
- The 10-day LEAPYEAR Leader Training
- 7 LEAPYEAR Retreats - Practical experience in holding transformative space for two groups of 1st year students
- LEAPYEAR2 Intensives - Small group mentoring sessions with Cassie Bull before and after each LEAPYEAR retreat
- Two 2-month-long individual internships of your own choosing
LEAPYEAR2 ELEMENTS:
LEAPYEAR Leader Training: LYR2 students receive the full 10-day training for LEAPYEAR group leaders taught by senior LEAPNOW staff. Learn how to lead a successful 3-month travel group including: budget & logistics, leader team dynamics, benchmarks of success, creating a container, understanding group dynamics, authentic leadership, program policies and enforcement, group scenarios and role-playing, and much more.
LEAPYEAR Fall and Spring Group Retreats: LEAPYEAR2 students are integral to creating and holding a container for the Fall 2017 (Arjuna) and Spring 2018 (B Group) cohorts. They assist with physical preparation of the campus, support in the kitchen while teaching cooking & baking, assist with internship placements, work in the office and assist during studio sessions. In the process, they pass through the LEAPYEAR curriculum in a deeper way. During these retreats, students meet regularly with Cassie and other staff to learn how to hold the LEAPYEAR container and to work with the questions and shadow material that inevitably arise when working intensively with individuals and groups.
LEAPYEAR2 Intensives with Cassie: A full day with Cassie is set aside before and after each retreat to prepare for the retreat, and to debrief what can be learned from each retreat. Sharing, artwork and movement are part of each intensive.
Fall and Spring Internships: Two-month periods are available in the fall and the spring for LEAPYEAR2 internships which may include, but are not limited to, language or skills study, service work, developing and implementing an offering that meets the needs of an organization or community anywhere in the world, or working by yourself or with another in areas of study that generate the change you want to see and be in the world (permaculture, global peace work, freedom). The intent is to work, learn and study in areas that you have identified as important for your evolution, training or livelihood, and to take yourself into the practical world of work, education and personal development.
PROGRAM GOALS:
- Learn to create and hold a learning “container” for others – practice this with the daily challenge of holding the container for 7 LEAPYEAR retreats and ~50 LEAPYEAR students.
- Take your personal self-development a major step forward - attaining a higher degree of integration of body, mind, emotion and spirit. Learn to show up in your fullness each day.
- Design and carry out a learning plan that is unique to your needs - self-design your education.
- Gain practical teaching and group facilitation experience while learning skills of creative, embodied leadership.
- Learn to identify and overcome your personal roadblocks to creativity, wholeness and/or motivation.
- Practice engaging your imagination and creativity while using your body as a vehicle for experiential, transforming education
ProgramCost: $6,900
Cost includes food and accommodations while in residence at Maacama, and all training and mentoring at Maacama: Leader Training, LEAPYEAR2 Intensives, A & B Group Retreats, support to set up and do the Fall & Spring Internships.
Not Included: Travel to and from Maacama & Internships, personal spending money & required health insurance, Fall & Spring Internship travel and expenses.
Internship expenses vary greatly due to location and conditions. A suggested amount for planning is $5,000.
OTHER: Vehicle strongly recommended for LYR2 students.
Academic credit may be arranged through your university.
FALL 2017
September 4 -5 / Orientation & First Intensive
September 5 - 15 / LEAPYEAR Leader Training
Sept 19 - 27 / LEAPYEARArjuna Group - Retreat #1
September 28-29 / LEAPYEAR2 Intensive
September 30 – December 4 / FALL INTERNSHIP PERIOD
Dec. 4, 5 / Intensive & Retreat Prep
December 5 - 13 / LEAPYEARArjuna Group - Retreat #2
December 14 / LEAPYEAR2 Intensive
Dec 14, 2017 - Jan 9, 2018 / Travel Home/Winter Break
SPRING 2018
Jan. 10, 11 / Intensive & Retreat Prep
January 11- Feb. 1 / Arjuna Group - Retreat #3
Feb. 5, 6 / Intensive & Retreat Prep
Feb. 6 – 13 / LEAPYEAR B Group - Retreat #1
February 14 / LEAPYEAR 2 Intensive
Feb. 15 – April 14 / SPRING INTERNSHIP
April 15, 16 / Intensive & Retreat Prep
April 16 - 23 / LEAPYEAR B Group - Retreat #2
April 25 – May 4 / Arjuna Group - Retreat #4
May 10, 11 / Intensive & Retreat Prep
May 11 - 31 / LEAPYEAR B Group - Retreat # 3
June 1 / Final LEAPYEAR2 Intensive
LEAPYEAR2 Application
Personal & Contact Information:
Your Name (as in passport)
Current Address
Permanent Address (if different)
Best way to contact you: Home Phone
CellE-mail Skype address:
Best method and time of day to reach you:
Application Questions: (Please attach another sheet with your answers.)
- Why would you like to do LEAPYEAR2 in the coming year? What would you like to learn?
- Create an outline of your year that includes:
- Specific areas of inquiry that you would like to explore and emphasize.
- What you hope to gain from your participation? What are your intentions and goals?
- Fall/Spring Internships: What would you like to learn during these 2-month periods?
- What is one guiding question to focus your year?
Please email your completed applicationto:
Or mail to:LEAPYEAR2 Program atLEAPNOW
11640 Highway 128, Calistoga, CA 94515 USA