Sexuality Education for Ages 12 to 13


This six-week series, inspired by the Our Whole Lives holistic curriculum, is designed to provide accurate, age-appropriate information that helps youth clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the emotional and social aspects of sexuality. Topics covered include exploring personal values, images in popular culture, body image, changes of puberty, gender and feelings of attraction, reproduction and staying healthy, making decisions, consent, peer pressure, and healthy relationships.

Parent/Youth Opening Meeting - 1 Hour

During this meeting, parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and become familiar with the program. Youth will meet together, play group games, and come up with agreements for gathering that create an atmosphere of curiosity and safety.

Five Sessions - Weekday Evening - Youth Only - 2 Hours
Investment

  • 6 participants (min) = $425

  • 8 participants = $320

  • 10 participants (max) = $255

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Topics Covered during Each Session:

Week One: Sexuality, Values, and Images in Popular Culture
Week Two: Body Image and Changes of Puberty
Week Three: Gender, Feelings, and Attractions
Week Four: Reproduction, Staying Healthy, and Decisions and Actions
Week Five: Consent, Peer Pressure, and Healthy Relationships

Each meeting starts with facilitators answering questions generated from the previous session. It is an opportunity to get questions answered anonymously, without anyone knowing who asked them.

**This is a general outline of what will be covered. An area of focus may take more time than others due to the interests and questions of the participants. Facilitators are flexible and focused on the needs of the group.

Program Facilitators:

Marisol Bundtzen is a committed advocate of sex-positive education and has guided eight groups of youth through the O.W.L. program. Her favorite part of teaching sexuality education is how it guides curiosity and acceptance of oneself while building a strong foundation of self-love and care that prepares young people for healthier relationships. Her knowledge base and experience in leading youth programs make this five-week program extra special.

Amy Rupp has been working with youth for over 20 years and has spent the last five years leading workshops and camps for kids to explore their social and emotional wellness. This program is one of many she hopes to offer for tweens and teens to support their transition into adolescence and adulthood. She is excited to team up with Marisol to bring this outstanding program to youth in Anchorage.

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