Our Vision
A weekend that will nurture and develop positive self esteem while exploring positive body image, peer pressure, confidence building, exploring emotions, media influences, and mental health education. The participants will discover more about themselves while participating in various workshops throughout the weekend. These workshops include; music, drama, visual arts, photography, yoga, creative writing, and healthy cooking.
Retreat Founder and Director
Renée’s vision for the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!) Initiative is to nurture confidence, leadership, and self-esteem in young women through arts-based workshops during a creative and engaging annual four day workshop for girls ages 11-16.
2019 Retreat Video
WORDS WE LOVE
“I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not the random opinion of others.” - Author Unknown.
DONATE
Use our link to find a secure donation portal for the OPP Youth Foundation. On behalf of them, and our annual retreat, we are so appreciative. It is important to us to provide a program for all youth, without or without the current financial means.