Mindful Miles

Happening every Wednesday in July 2026, students ages 8 to 12 are invited to embark on a guided outdoor experience at Vosburg Neck State Park. Discover the joy of nature while learning valuable mental health coping skills. Improve focus and reduce stress while learning emotional resilience and mindfulness techniques during a fun, healthy outdoor activity. Mental Health Coping Skills: Activities will be led by trained facilitators to teach managing emotions, anxiety, and stress. Healthy Habits: Foster a lifelong love of physical activity and emotional well-being. Supplies: Each participant will receive a backpack with supplies specific to that day's activity, such as a yoga mat, journal, nature tools, or art supplies! Guided Hikes: Each hike will feature a different trail at the park and be led by the park educator, highlighting flora and fauna discovered along the way. Join us from 9:00 to 10:30 AM for these engaging and educational outdoor experiences: July 8: Canal Trail and Mindfulness in Motion -Breathing basics, body awareness, and a short set of simple, kid-friendly yoga poses/stretching to introduce calming strategies. July 15: Whitetail Trail and Nature for Stress Relief -Sensory grounding, nature observation, and "reset" strategies that use the outdoors to reduce stress and improve focus. July 22: River Trail and Understanding Emotions -Identifying emotions, noticing stress signals in the body, and using a guided journal prompt to reflect on feelings, triggers, and coping strategies. July 29: Walnut Loop and Creative Coping Tools -Art-based activities (color, pattern, nature-inspired drawing) that help students express emotions and practice calming techniques. While this event is free, registration is required. Register for one week or as many as you are able to attend. When registering, please only include the name of the child attending. Register by June 30th. Sponsored by Wyoming County Healthcare Center and funded by Matt and Nichole Shaffer.