Epoch

15/06/2019

The word Epoch is defined “as an important period of time in an era” … and there is no-more an important time than the formative teenage years?
Visit www.epoch.ie for all information!

14/06/2019

A Typical Day at Epoch:

⏰ 8:00
Rise and Shine!
A wholesome breakfast provided by the host to kickstart the day.

⏰ 9:00
Pickup
Pickup and transport to Summerhill College

⏰ 9:30
Morning Workshop
Morning Workshop - something inspiring.

⏰ 11:30
Cooking!
Cooking! Every day... just in time for lunch.

⏰ 13:30
Lunch
Eat what you have prepared!

⏰ 14:30
Activity!
Something outdoorsy!

⏰ 16:30
Developmental Workshop
A workshop focused on life skills.

⏰ 18:00
Home time
Epoch provide transfer to the hosts accommodation.

⏰ 18:30
Dinner
A home cooked meal and desert in the company of the host family.

⏰ 20:00
Pick-up and Evening Activity
Together again for some more relaxed leisure activity.

⏰ 23:00
Bed Time
Some much needed sleep in a comfy bed!

13/06/2019

Epoch is an away-from-home experience with a core focus on the personal development of teenagers. Through packed days of workshops and activities kids will: ⭐️ Optimise learning⭐️ Enhance friendships⭐️ Understand and improve physical & psychological Well-being⭐️ Develop Life Skills

Visit www.epoch.ie for more info and book in now. Places filling up!

12/06/2019

One of the cultural highlights of the will be learning about WB Yeats while camping on Beezies Island, the inspiration for his poem 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'. We are fortunate to have renowned Yeats expert Kevin Connolly as one of our amazing facilitators and he will be on hand to share all the information on Yeats and his cultural significance with the teens in attendance. Visit www.epoch.ie now for all details, places still available!

12/06/2019

It is stressful being a teenager in todays day and age, a fact that is compounded by the prevalence of social media!

At Epoch, we give the teens the coping skills necessary to deal with the constant bombardment of negativity they face through technology on a daily basis! Visit www.epoch.ie for more info, limited places still available!

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/my-teen-daughter-has-become-really-anxious-about-climate-change-1.3886619

Acknowledge her feelings of anxiety and worry and how understandable they are

11/06/2019

One of the three pillars of Epoch is Nutrition!
Through daily workshops, the participants will get will get the confidence and understanding of the principles of healthy eating that they need to apply to their diet to achieve the best results. This is not just what we ought to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is our impact our choices have on our body and minds for instance, a sugary cereal for breakfast as opposed to a poached egg. How does this alter our ability to concentrate, learn, promlem-solve and perform until lunchtime? Participants will be enlighted on simple choices but which have huge impacts.

10/06/2019

Epoch will take place in beautiful Sligo!

County Sligo, known as the “Yeats County” is one of our country’s gems. There is no great mystery surrounding the famous poet’s obsession with Sligo and everything it has to offer. The town and it’s surroundings are ashamedly understated. It is visually stunning with the famous Benbulben Mountain as its amazing backdrop. Sligo’s coastal location offers huge attractions with access to beautiful beaches such as Rosses Point, Strandhill and Mullaghmore.
The perfect setting for outdoor adventures!
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09/06/2019

The 5-day experience of Epoch gives teenagers the best opportunity to build their interpersonal skills, challenge themselves socially, mentally and physically, and to grow into successful human beings.

Our thinking is community driven, non-competitive, choice-based, but incorporating the outdoors. Epoch is designed to develop , , , qualities, relational skills, and -making skills over the course of a longer camp term.

Go to www.epoch.ie now for all details, limited spaces still available!

07/06/2019

Epoch is a week long learning experience for 13 to 16 year olds focused on nutrition, activity and personal development.

It takes place in Sligo in July 2019.
Have a look at our website for more info on our fantastic facilitators and the three pillars of epoch!

https://www.epoch.ie/

06/06/2019

The team of facilitators we have assembled at Epoch is something we are very proud of!
One of the three pillars of Epoch is Personal Development, and in this area we have Fran O’Reilly, Dara McGarty and Dr Mary McGuire delivering our participation based workshops! Teenagers should be assisted and guided to acquire basic life skills as they grow and develop into young adults.

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05/06/2019

is one of the many different workshops that the teens attending Epoch will experience over the course of the week.
Multiple studies have confirmed the many mental and physical benefits of yoga. Incorporating it into your routine can help enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility and reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

For more info about Epoch and the other areas our amazing facilitators will conduct workshops in, visit www.epoch.ie!

04/06/2019

Personal Development is one of the three Pillars of Epoch!
Positive psychology is essential for teenagers dealing with low self-esteem, identity and motivation.

Life is full of surprises and unfortunately not all are pleasant. Teenagers should be assisted and guided to acquire basic life skills as they grow and develop into young adults.

03/06/2019

Just one month to go to Epoch, and we can’t wait! Still very limited places available so visit www.epoch.ie and book in now!

01/06/2019

The Epoch experience will involve indoor and outdoor activities such as: HIIT training, kayaking, resistance training, camping, team building, orienteering, forest trails, dance, yoga and much more. All activities will take place in the surrounds of Sligo’s beautiful beaches and woodlands, like the beautiful Half Moon Bay here in this gorgeous photo! Visit www.epoch.ie to learn more!

31/05/2019

There are undeniable links between the benefits of starting some kind of meditation or mindfulness in the teenage years. At Epoch, teens will be introduced to both through participation based workshops led by our fantastic facilitators! Visit www.epoch.ie for all info!

30/05/2019

A huge aspect of Epoch is that it will be a Digital Detox, as teens will be educated on techniques they can use to develop a better relationship with their phones and technology in general. Reduced screen time has been proven to drastically improve wellness, self esteem and confidence in teens, and at Epoch they will be given to tools to achieve this! Visit www.epoch.ie for more info!

https://www.wired.com/story/even-teens-worry-that-teens-are-addicted-to-their-phones/

A Pew Research study finds that that 54 percent of US teens ages 13 to 17 worry they spend too much time on their phones, and 52 percent have taken steps to cut back.

29/05/2019

There are so many reason why exercise is important:

✅Exercise is good for your heart, your heart can never take a rest so it needs to be strong. Daily exercise and good food choices lead to a healthy heart.
✅Exercise will improve your mood. When we partake in physical activity our body produces a chemical known as an endorphin. This chemical makes us feel good.
✅Exercise helps our body stay at a healthy weight. The food we eat is converted to energy and that energy must be used to remain at a healthy weight. Naturally if we do not use this energy it remains in our body and will eventually lead to weight gain. Excessive weight puts significant pressure on heart muscles and bones.

27/05/2019

Personal Development at Epoch!

Positive psychology is essential for teenagers dealing with low self-esteem, identity and motivation.

Life is full of surprises and unfortunately not all are pleasant. Teenagers should be assisted and guided to acquire basic life skills as they grow and develop into young adults.

26/05/2019

Meet Anne, our accommodation manager!
Our accommodation system is not dissimilar to the traditional "Bean-an-ti" model used in the Gaeltacht. Teenagers will be provided accommodation with a host family.

All of our host families are well known to the Epoch team. They have been specially chosen for their friendliness and the comfort they provide in their home. The host family will accommodate three to four teenagers for the week and will offer wonderful opportunities for any young teenager willing to develop their confidence and maturity.

24/05/2019

is one of many forms of exercise that the teens attending the will learn about and practice.
Some of the other indoor and outdoor activities involved will be HIIT training, kayaking, resistance training, camping, team building, orienteering, forest trails, dance, and much more. Visit www.epoch.ie/activity for more info!

24/05/2019

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/how-can-i-keep-my-14-year-old-occupied-over-the-summer-1.3512648

Ask the Expert: The key is for you and your son to map out the next three months

23/05/2019

At , teens will learn to cook their own meals… everyday.

Workshops will be convened in participant led manner. Participants will not be taking a back seat. In fact, their input and contribution will be the core of the workshop. Epoch’s main aim is to teach by partaking in the activity necessary to achieve the outcome. In this case, the outcome is a healthy body and our starting point is food.

We are what we eat!

22/05/2019

We are lucky enough to have the use of the fantastic facilities at Summerhill College in Sligo for our workshops!

With a common focus and set of goals for the wellbeing of our young people the facilitator plays a crucial role when conducting their workshops:

👍They pave the way for discussion in a group
👍They provide guidance and context to their audience
👍Each facilitator is vastly experienced in their field
👍Above all they provide a clear direction.

20/05/2019

Visit www.epoch.ie to book your teens place today!

19/05/2019

At Epoch, each day the participants will learn that a healthy mind equates to a healthy body... and visa versa. There are still limited places available, go to www.epoch.ie for more info!

18/05/2019

Are you ready for Epoch?

Epoch is a week long learning experience for 13 to 16 year olds focused on nutrition, activity and personal development taking place in beautiful in July!
Limited places still available go to www.epoch.ie now for all information!

17/05/2019

At Epoch, the teens attending will learn the holistic approach to health and well being. Everything is interconnected, and one aspect feeds into the other! Visit www.epoch.ie for all info!

16/05/2019

Epoch is defined as an important period in history or in an era.

Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during this period. Essentially, our adolescent years equate to an Epoch!

Can’t wait for July for the in ! Visit www.epoch.ie for more info!