Ages 8–12 · Aug 31–Sep 3 · Vancouver

Big feelings need real tools.

📅 Mon–Thu, Aug 31–Sep 3 🕐 1:00–4:00 PM Pacific 🧒 Ages 8–12

SKY Kids gives children practical, age-appropriate stress-management tools through breathing, calming practices, games, and teamwork — supporting calm, focus, confidence, and emotional steadiness.

CA$200 for all four afternoons 12 instructor-led hours Only 15 seats total

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Questions? Ask Shubhangi Local mom · her child will be there

See all course details · Certified instructor · 5550 Fraser St, Vancouver

Sound familiar?

It's the last week of summer, and…

School's not out of ideas — you are.

August afternoons are long, camps are done, and everyone's patience is thin.

The worry is getting louder.

Big feelings, restless nights, meltdowns over small things — and "calm down" never works.

So much inside. So hard to say it.

A bright kid who won't raise their hand, and a world that never gets to see what you see.

The screen always wins.

Five minutes without a device feels impossible — and fighting it just makes it worse.

We teach kids math, reading, and coding. Nobody teaches them what to do with their own mind. That's exactly what SKY Kids does.

1:00–4:00 PM, four days

Feels like camp. Works like training.

The toughest audience for any kids' program is the kids — and kids give this one rave reviews. Here's what fills the four afternoons:

The Five Golden Keys 🔑

The heart of the curriculum: five keys to success kids learn — and famously refuse to reveal to parents. "You have to come find out."

Breath that actually works

Simple, powerful SKY-family breathing techniques, adapted for kids — a real tool for fear, worry, and big feelings they can use anywhere, forever.

Games & team challenges

Movement, laughter, and cooperative play. Built for kids who "can't sit still" — no lotus position required.

Talking circles

A small, safe group where quiet kids find their voice and every kid gets heard.

The small signs matter

Children practise what settling their own mind can feel like. Parents often report encouraging signs such as better sleep, a little more ease, or an easier smile. Every child is different.

Relationships and leadership

Friendship, communication, kindness, teamwork, and leadership — skills that help children engage more fully with people and the pursuits they care about.

Not wishful thinking

Breathing you can measure.

70+ independent studies

Peer-reviewed research on four continents shows SKY breathing significantly lowers cortisol — the body's main stress hormone — with brainwave changes linked to calm, alert focus.

Studied in kids, not just adults

University researchers (UCLA, Deakin and others) studying SKY youth programs found less impulsive behavior and bullying, and stronger confidence, self-management, and friendships.

150+ countries since 1981

SKY Kids is the Art of Living Foundation's children's program — refined over four decades, covered by TIME, PBS, and Forbes, delivered here by a certified instructor.

Research conducted on SKY breathing and SKY youth programs; SKY Kids teaches age-adapted techniques from the same family. Educational program — not medical advice or a treatment for any condition.

After four days

Most camps end. This one compounds.

🎒 The take-home toolkit

Kids leave with a 15–20 minute daily practice they can keep using to support steadier mornings, calmer evenings, and fuller engagement in school, sports, creativity, and relationships.

🔁 Free ongoing follow-up

Children can continue receiving follow-up support after the course, helping the tools stay familiar.

Four days starts it. Practice and follow-up help keep it familiar.

The details

Everything you need to know.

Dates

Monday–Thursday, Aug 31–Sep 3

The week before school starts

Time

1:00–4:00 PM Pacific daily

12 hours of instruction total

Ages & group size

8–12 years · only 15 seats

A deliberately small group

Follow-up

Free ongoing follow-up

Helps keep the tools familiar

Location

5550 Fraser St, Vancouver

Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z4

Your teacher

Nayna — certified SKY Kids instructor

Plus a trained adult helper on site

CA$200 total

Four afternoons · 12 instructor-led hours

Includes take-home practice and free ongoing follow-up. Registration and payment are completed securely on Art of Living Canada’s official page.

Good questions

Parents usually ask…

My kid can't sit still. Will this work?

Perfect — this program was built for exactly that kid. It's games, movement, team challenges, and short, doable practices. No one is asked to sit like a statue.

My kid is shy. Will they be okay?

More than okay. The small group and talking circles are designed to gently draw kids out — many parents enrol for exactly this reason, and watching a quiet kid find their voice is our favourite part.

Is this religious?

No. The course uses practical breathing, calming, and life-skills exercises. Families of every background and belief attend Art of Living programs worldwide.

Will it actually last past the four days?

Kids leave with a 15–20 minute daily toolkit and access to free ongoing follow-up, giving them ways to revisit the practice after the course.

Where is the program?

5550 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z4, Canada.

What does the CA$200 include?

The fee covers all four afternoons — 12 instructor-led hours — plus take-home practice and free ongoing follow-up. Registration and payment happen on Art of Living Canada’s official page.

How large is the group?

There are only 15 seats in total, keeping the group deliberately small.

What are the Five Golden Keys?

Ah — that's the one question we can't answer. Kids learn them on the course, and by long tradition they get to keep the secret. Ask your kid on Thursday. (They probably still won't tell you.)

What should they bring?

A water bottle and comfy clothes. Everything else is provided.

What if we need to miss a day?

The four days build on each other, so full attendance matters. If your dates are tricky, message us — a real parent answers, and we'll figure it out together.