# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Breathe in. Create boldly. Find your rhythm. ??✨

This five-day youth mindfulness camp, sponsored by the Salt River Local Arts Collaborative, is a hands-on creative experience designed to help teens slow down, tune in, and express themselves in powerful new ways.

Each day begins with two core experiences:
-Drum making & meditative rhythm
-Creative writing & reflection

The third session rotates daily, introducing new aspects of mindfulness through art, emotional awareness, and creative exploration—from journaling and EFT tapping to spoken word and sculpture.

Daily Highlights

-Monday: Journaling for Mental Health
-Tuesday: Spoken Word & Creative Empowerment
-Wednesday: EFT Tapping for Stress & Anxiety
-Thursday: Extended Drum Building & Reflection
-Friday: Wire Sculpture & Closing Drum Circle

By the end of camp, attendees will take home:

-A handcrafted, playable drum
-A handmade chapbook anthology of their original writing
-Journals and creative artwork
-Practical mindfulness tools they can continue using long after camp ends

Meet the Presenters

Cole Alexander is a heart-centered practitioner whose work blends embodiment, creativity, and connection to the living world. Rooted in soil mysticism, somatic awareness, and contemplative traditions, he guides participants through drum building and meditative rhythm practices that explore grounding, presence, and expression beyond words.

Finley Byers is a senior at Bullitt Central High School and a 2025 Governor’s School for the Arts participant. Finley leads creative writing sessions that help campers develop poetry and reflective pieces, culminating in a handmade chapbook-style anthology of their work.

Shylayna Southard is a student intern therapist who facilitates journaling practices focused on emotional awareness and healthy self-expression.

Evie Reid is a Certified Enneagram Life Coach who teaches EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping—a practical, accessible tool for reducing stress and anxiety.

Lance “Mr. SpreadLove” Newman II is a writer, poet, actor, and visual artist with over two decades of creative work. A regional poetry host and award-winning artist, he brings dynamic spoken word and creative empowerment practices that help youth discover and confidently share their voice.

Velena Zurschmeide is an artist who leads a hands-on wire sculpture workshop, transforming simple materials into expressive, meaningful art.

About Salt River Local Arts Collaborative (SLAC)   
The Salt River Local Arts Collaborative is a community for local writers, artists, performers, and creatives to share their passion and collaborate with others. SLAC is actively working to establish an arts center in Bullitt County, Kentucky—a dedicated space where creativity, education, and community connection can thrive.

Come explore all that SLAC has to offer—with an open heart and an open mind. ?✨

For ages 13–19.  
Registration is required for a limited number of reserved seats. Use the following link to reserve your spot: https://bcplib.info/SLACcamp. Additional space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shepherdsville/slac-youth-mindfulness-camp/200030291151312
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word, performances, workshops, health-wellness, theatre, entertainment, mental-health, kentucky-derby
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shepherdsville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Central Library - Bullitt County Public Library
- **lat**: 37.9993231
- **long**: -85.7060854
- **full address**: Central Library - Bullitt County Public Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway,Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp being held?
  - **A:** SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Central Library - Bullitt County Public Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway,Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp?
  - **A:** SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp is organized by Bullitt County Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shepherdsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SLAC Youth Mindfulness Camp sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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