Wellness Lab
In the Wellness Lab, students will develop self-awareness and skills for sustained emotional and physical well being.
By Participating in the Wellness Lab, students…
- Promote both physical and emotional health through physical activities.
- Participate in activities that foster the connections between body, mind & spirit.
- Host guest speakers who offer information on culturally specific wellness issues.
- Learn about the connection between nutrition, wellness and behavior.
- Begin to plan for the future post-school and gather resources for making that transition.
Examples of Acievements
- A young women’s group learning self-defense techniques (Shaolin Kenpo)
- Planning and plotting a community garden
- Learning and practicing yoga
- Exploring Hip-hop dance and movement in a group with a dance instructor
- Local nursing students present experiential workshop on nutrition for teens
- Students work on projects in a peer knitting group
- Participating in voice and music lessons
- Cooking and baking in individual mentorships and small groups
- Learning to work with dogs in animal assisted education
