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The FORT
Where Teens can Unwind, Connect, Belong and Thrive

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Sunday, October 27th, 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Bridle Paths Equine Assisted Services,
43247 Spinks Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA

For ages 12 - 18.
Online registration closes at 6pm on Friday. Walk-ins accepted for past participants only. New participants must register online before attending.
Sunday, November 10th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Sterling Community Center,120 Enterprise St, Sterling, VA

Workshop titles coming soon!

For ages 12 - 18.
Online registration closes at 6pm on Friday. Walk-ins accepted for past participants only. New participants must register online before attending.

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Save the date! Plan for the next FORT date!

Sunday, December 8th

Fusion Academy, 19300 Promenade Dr Suite 200, Leesburg, VA 

Details about the Workshops will be available soon

The FORT experience

The FORT is a safe, healing, community space for young people in middle and high school to find connection, make friends, be themselves without pressure, and participate in fun, experiential workshops and activities that help them deal with the stresses of everyday life.

In addition to games, brief group discussions and free activity time, all participants will engage in two workshops that vary each time they attend the FORT, exploring expressive arts, mindfulness, nature or animal assisted therapy, and movement/physical activity.

All workshops are designed specifically to focus on building resilience through positive messaging and holistic experiences that allow participants to learn new tools and strategies that can be used in moments of heightened anxiety, stress or sadness. 

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Workshop Descriptions

October 27th workshops:

  • Equine Workshop

  • Horse Drawing Workshop

  • Nature Walk & Journaling

“I enjoyed the FORT because the environment is very welcoming and it’s just a good place to be.” 
- Teen Participant

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