Pillar Three
Mindfulness & Meditation
We give kids the tools to understand their own minds — because a child who knows how to breathe through a hard moment is a child who can show up for others.
Why Mindfulness for Kids?
Children today face more stress and distraction than ever before. Mindfulness gives them a set of tools to navigate that — not by avoiding hard feelings, but by learning to sit with them, understand them, and move through them.
At Campassion, our mindfulness practices are age-appropriate, accessible, and fun. We meet kids where they are — whether they're 6 or 12 — and give them tools they can use for the rest of their lives.
What We Practice
Breathing Exercises
Simple, age-appropriate breathing techniques help kids calm their nervous systems and reset when they feel overwhelmed or anxious.
Body Scans
Guided body awareness exercises teach kids to notice physical sensations and understand how emotions show up in their bodies.
Mindful Movement
Gentle stretching and movement practices help campers connect mind and body, building awareness and focus.
Quiet Reflection
Short periods of quiet time give kids space to process their experiences and emotions without distraction.
Emotion Naming
We teach kids a vocabulary for their feelings — because naming an emotion is the first step to understanding it.
Grounding Practices
Simple sensory grounding techniques help kids stay present and connected to the moment, even in busy or stressful situations.
Give Your Child Tools for Life
Register for Summer 2026 and help your child build emotional resilience that lasts.