Upstanders Evolution Anti-Bullying Camp

The Upstanders Evolution Anti-Bullying Camp is full of daily practice in Martial Arts, Empathy, Resilience & Bully-Defense, Team Sports, & Performing Arts. Anyone who watches the news regularly can tell you that bullying is an epidemic that has infected the learning experience for so many kids in schools that it must be taken seriously. Bullying can no longer be seen as a possibility, but an unfortunate eventuality. Relying on empathetic bystanders to step up in defense of bullied children is a wonderful idea, but it can be unreliable when a child is left to fend for themselves. So why not plant the seeds of self-confidence in your kids that upstanders have? What is an Upstander? An Upstander is someone who Stands Up for themselves or others when a bullying incident occurs. Most of them already possess empathy and courage, but aren't always equipped to handle the physical or emotional repercussions of their heroism. Dojo2go.com's Anti-Bullying Camp teaches martial arts-based protocols that begin with assertive verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Their words, voices and postures are used to establish a barrier to any unwanted invasion of their personal space. Our protocols emphasize age-appropriate and aggression-appropriate self-defense techniques so that kids first learn how to defend themselves without having to strike or kick. Daily role play of different bullying scenarios not only solidifies these protocols, but grows empathy for folks who are diverse backgrounds than themselves, or who don't yet know how to stand up for themselves. What makes kids some kids more bully-proof than others? It is their involvement in activities that they're passionate about that gives them enough self-esteem to brush off this type of adversity. Camp Activities are designed to help kids find activities to be passionate about by introducing them or helping them to improve at different Team Sports, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Hip Hop, Yoga, Mindful Meditation and Chess! And, to make use of the martial arts moves that they're learning, they'll also be introduced to the art & science of fight choreography by a former stunt performer for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! At the conclusion of each four week session, Campers are invited to compete in a Tournament based on the martial arts activities they learned! Parents are often surprised by the show of support & sportsmanship their kids have expressed for one another during these competitions! It's a perfect way to cap off a truly empowering experience for your child! Join us, won't you? Summer in SoCal? Paradise. Kids too tired to be active at night? Bonus. Kids Empowered & Bully-proofed heading into a new school year? Priceless.