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Outdoor activities groups near Maple Park, IL

"Great Outdoors Group"

West Chicago, IL

"Great Outdoors Group"

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you become lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well-established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the ā€œGreat Outdoors and Survivalā€, our chief aim is to help people build their knowledge of wilderness survival skills. Upon learning these skills members will understand how to: become self-sufficient in the wilderness, formulate a concrete plan to getting rescued safely when lost or injured and build outdoor leadership/confidence skills.


The ā€œGreat Outdoors and Survivalā€ strongly believe a subject must be mastered before it can be taught; therefore, our teaching methods have been developed through years of education, practice, experiences, and dedication of our instructors and we structure our lesson around a fundamental survival principle commonly known as the Ruleā€™s of 3.


So what are the Rules of 3?


The ruleā€™s of 3 are the guidelines that state you cannot survive more than:


-3 minutes without air


-3 Hours without shelter or proper clothing


-3 days without water


-3 weeks without food


Classes we host:


-Wilderness Survival Kits


-Shelter Building


-Wild Edible Plants


-Tracking


-Fire Starting


-Water Purification


-Land Navigation


And much much moreā€¦


1295 members Ā· Private

Hiking Feet, Trail Feet

Saint Charles, IL

Hiking Feet, Trail Feet
**About** This is a group created for people who love to hit the trails on weekends. If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, practice your hobbies and socialize with like-minded group, you are most welcome to join us! We seriously want to enjoy those trails!! We are a fun group of all ages and abilities, and we just want to keep fit and have fun out there. **Activities** Depending on the season, we schedule short hikes, long hikes, easy hikes, and moderately challenging hikes. Hikes will be mostly around 5-10 miles in and around North, West, and South suburbs. We occasionally schedule day hikes located in Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, including weekend camping, and road trips. We strive to accurately describe the hike and trail condition, but certain things are beyond our control, such as sudden weather changes, downed trees, ponding, mud, bugs, ticks, or any inconveniences real or imagined. These activities are free, and voluntary and it is expected that attendees will have checked the weather before leaving, be on time, come prepared, and be responsible for their own safety. **Attendance** The events organized are limited to a small group of people and sometimes, events have a waitlist. We therefore expect a bit of courtesy for people to sign up only if they can attend and to manage their RSVP at least two days before the scheduled event. **Weather** Weather is always a major factor to consider in organizing events. We do scheduled hikes in all Seasons but limit the mileage in the Summer to 5miles or less when temperature is too uncomfortable, or schedule it later in the afternoon when the sun is not too harsh. Hikes may also be canceled due to rain but not if it is only a drizzle. **On the trail** It has been our experience that some people walk faster than the rest of the group. That is not a problem, just please let the event host know you are going ahead and not stopping to check a tree, look at animals or take photos. Maybe we'll see you in the parking lot afterwards.
675 members Ā· Private

Tri-City Tikes & Moms

Saint Charles, IL

Tri-City Tikes & Moms
***Thank you for visiting Tri-City Tikes Meetup!*** ***Who we areā€¦*** Tri-City Tikes (TCT) is a fun loving, upbeat, and active playgroup for moms with young children living in St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia and the surrounding areas, such as Campton Hills, Wasco, Elburn, and South Elgin.\* Our kids range in age from newborn to 8. ***What we doā€¦*** We connect, share stories, give support, provide ideas/enrichment, and enjoy each otherā€™s company! It is our goal to reintroduce the idea of neighborhood play to our children and to foster lasting friendships. We strive to have a full calendar every month.Ā Activities with the kids include home play-dates, kids' book club, picnics in the park, splash pads, story-times, and other local outings. Outings are scheduled on various days and at different times in order to encourage moms to be as active as possible. In addition to getting out and having fun with our children, we have a number of mom only events, family events, and offer opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer work. **If you'd like to become a member,** weā€™d love for you to join us at an event to check us out.Ā Most events take place during the week for morning hours or late afternoons. We look forward to meeting you and your children soon! ***What our members sayā€¦*** *ā€œTCT feels like home to me. Like most things, the more you put in, the more you get out. Now that I feel like I have found our Meetup home and have become more active, my whole family has benefited. And I am grateful to all of you for your friendship and efforts in making this such a great group.ā€ TCT Member* *ā€œMoving to a new area with friends and family scattered everywhere isnā€™t easy, but when I joined TCT I instantly knew this is right where I was supposed to be. I have friends from all stages of my life (childhood, high school, college, work) and now Iā€™m happy to say the women in TCT are truly My Mama Friends.ā€ TCT Member* ***\*In order to stay local,we require members live in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, North Aurora, Elburn, Wasco, or Campton Hills to be eligible for membership.***
19 members Ā· Private

šŸŒŸThe Shift Soulution: In-Depth Mindfulness PracticešŸŒŸ

Hampshire, IL

šŸŒŸThe Shift Soulution: In-Depth Mindfulness PracticešŸŒŸ
**Welcome, Anam Cara, to** "**[The Shift Soulution: In-Depth Mindfulness Practice](https://www.meetup.com/focus-point-of-attention/?eventOrigin=your_groups)**," **where we gather monthly to dive deep into one of the mindfulness techniques from our sister group,** **[The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes: Overcoming Mindfulness Barriers:](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) **This gathering is designed to explore and practice a technique from our Mindfulness Circuit that resonated during our monthly discussions. Here, we immerse ourselves in a single practice, fully integrating it into our daily lives while aligning with the planetary energies that support our growth and alignment.** If a particular technique sparks your interest or you have one you'd like to share, this is the space to explore it further with the community. Together, we support each other's growth, share our insights, and deepen our practice in a collaborative, encouraging environment. **The Prep-Stations:** * **Journaling Station:** Reflect and set intentions that align with the planetary energy of the day. This practice helps you ground your thoughts and emotions, establishing a stable foundation. * **Meditation Station:** Engage in meditative practices that calm the body and mind, tailored to resonate with the cosmic influences of the day. * **Yoga Station:** Build inner strength and confidence through yoga exercises that connect the mind and body, promoting physical and mental harmony, aligned with the dayā€™s planetary energy. * **Grounding Station:** Establish stability and peace through grounding techniques that harmonize with the Earth's energy and the dayā€™s ruling planet. * **Thematic/Energetic Focus Station:** Maintain focus and alignment with expressive activities that resonate with the planetary energy, helping you sustain awareness and balance throughout your day. **What to Expect:** * **In-Depth Discussions:** Begin each session with a thorough discussion of the featured practice, focusing on how it aligns with the planetary energies and how it can be integrated into daily life. * **Practical Application:** Engage in the technique together, deepening your understanding and skill, while experiencing the alignment with the dayā€™s ruling planet. * **Shared Insights:** Share your experiences and learn from the group, fostering mutual support and collective growth. * **Monthly Focus:** Each monthā€™s session is dedicated to a different practice from the Mindfulness Circuit, ensuring variety and depth in alignment with the cosmic energies at play. **Explore Our Sister Groups:** This gathering dives deep, but donā€™t miss out on the full experience. Our sister groups offer additional insights and practice opportunities: * **[The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes: Overcoming Mindfulness Barriers:](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) Monthly discussions on new mindfulness practices.** * **[Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice:](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-handling-your-s-h-i-t/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) Weekly sessions that blend discussion and application for daily mindfulness integration.** **Meeting Details:** **šŸ“†** When: Third Saturday of the Month @ 10:00am-11:00am (Flexable) šŸ“ Where: Online via Zoom Link-{[The Zoom Room](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3679319856?pwd=ZjZmWTFnbEFpaWY0enFneElRcjA2UT09&omn=86082201369)} šŸŒˆ Theme: Handling Your Shift **šŸŒŸ In Lak'ech Ala K'in Anam Cara šŸŒŸ** **\~Sha**
7 members Ā· Private

šŸŒŸ Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice šŸŒŸ

Hampshire, IL

šŸŒŸ Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice šŸŒŸ
**Welcome, Anam Caras, to** "**[Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-handling-your-s-h-i-t/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups)**," **where we gather each week to practice on our own, together with our Mindfulness Circuit. These sessions are designed to help you build your personal Spice Kitā€”practices you can use to stay aligned, grounded, and connected as you navigate daily life, with each station tailored to the planetary energy of the day.** In our community, the journey isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's about enjoying the process, finding joy in every step, and embracing mindfulness with a sense of ligh-heartedness and playfulness. Each week, we align our practicesā€”Journaling, Meditation, Yoga, Grounding, and Thematic Focusā€”with the chakra centers and the cosmic energies that influence our lives. Whether you're journaling, meditating, or exploring another technique, this gathering is a space to deepen your practice and integrate mindfulness into your daily life. Our sister group, **[The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes: Overcoming Mindfulness Barriers](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups),** meets monthly to dive deep into the planetary-aligned practices for each station. Here, we discuss the challenges and strategies for integrating mindfulness, laying the groundwork for our weekly sessions. By participating in both gatherings, youā€™ll not only build momentum but also enjoy the journey, making mindfulness a natural part of your life. **The Prep-Stations:** * **Journaling Station:** Reflect and set intentions that align with the dayā€™s planetary energy. This practice helps you ground your thoughts and emotions, establishing a stable foundation. * **Meditation Station:** Engage in meditative practices that calm the body and mind, tailored to resonate with the cosmic influences of the day. * **Yoga Station:** Build inner strength and confidence through yoga exercises that connect the mind and body, promoting physical and mental harmony, aligned with the dayā€™s planetary energy. * **Grounding Station:** Establish stability and peace through grounding techniques that harmonize with the Earth's energy and the dayā€™s ruling planet. * **Thematic/Energetic Focus Station:** Maintain focus and alignment with expressive activities that resonate with the planetary energy, helping you sustain awareness and balance throughout your day. **Why Join Us?** * **Consistent Practice:** Weekly sessions provide regular opportunities to integrate mindfulness into your daily life, supported by the energies of the cosmos. * **Supportive Environment:** We practice together, creating a shared space for growth and accountability. * **Diverse Techniques:** Explore a variety of mindfulness practices, each designed to enhance different aspects of your well-being, aligned with planetary influences. * **Community Engagement:** Share your experiences and learn from others, making each session a collaborative and enriching experience. **Explore Our Sister Groups:** Our weekly practice is just one part of a larger journey. Connect with our other groups for a well-rounded approach to mindfulness: * **[The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes: Overcoming Mindfulness Barriers:](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups)Monthly discussions on new mindfulness practices. * **[The Shift Soulution: In-Depth Mindfulness Practice:](https://www.meetup.com/focus-point-of-attention/?eventOrigin=your_groups)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/focus-point-of-attention/?eventOrigin=your_groups)Monthly deep dives into specific mindfulness techniques from our discussions. Join us as we journey together, finding joy in the process, and creating a supportive community dedicated to personal growth and alignment. **Meeting Details:** šŸ“† When: Rotating Days of the Week šŸ“ Where: Online via Zoom Link-**{[The Zoom Room](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3679319856?pwd=ZjZmWTFnbEFpaWY0enFneElRcjA2UT09&omn=86082201369)}** šŸŒˆ Theme: Handling Your Shift **šŸŒŸ In Lak'ech Ala K'in Anam Cara šŸŒŸ** **\~Sha**
33 members Ā· Private

šŸŒŸ The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes šŸŒŸ

Hampshire, IL

šŸŒŸ The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes šŸŒŸ
**Welcome, Anam Cara, to** "**[The Art of Handling Your Shifting, However It Takes: Overcoming Mindfulness Barriers](https://www.meetup.com/cultivating-alignment-technique-discussion-practice/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups)" a space dedicated to exploring and overcoming the barriers that hinder our mindfulness practice. In this monthly gathering, we dive deep into the five Key Ingredients of our Mindfulness Circuit, each prep-station meditation is aligned with the chakra center and planetary energies at play for the day. Through meaningful discussions and shared insights, we can help one another to identify the obstacles that may be hindering us from attaing the state of *Being* mindful and equip ourselves with the tools or Key Ingredients to overcome them and Handle Our Shift!** The journey isnā€™t just about facing challenges; itā€™s about enjoying the process and finding joy in each step and breath. This group helps you build your own personal Spice Kitā€”essential tools that you can use to stay aligned, grounded, and connected as you navigate lifeā€™s shifts. Our sister group, [Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice: ](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-handling-your-s-h-i-t/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) offers a space to put these insights into action. Each week, we rotate through the Key Ingredients discussed in our monthly meeting, practicing them togetherā€”on our own. This consistent, supportive environment helps you build the habit of mindfulness, ensuring that what we discuss is fully integrated into your life. **The Prep-Stations:** * **Journaling Station:** Reflect and set intentions that align with the planetary energy of the day. This practice helps ground your thoughts and emotions, establishing a stable foundation. * **Meditation Station:** Engage in meditative practices that calm the body and mind, tailored to resonate with the cosmic influences of the day. * **Yoga Station:** Build inner strength and confidence through yoga exercises that connect the mind and body, promoting physical and mental harmony, aligned with the dayā€™s planetary energy. * **Grounding Station:** Establish stability and peace through grounding techniques that harmonize with the Earth's energy and the dayā€™s ruling planet. * **Thematic/Energetic Focus Station:** Maintain focus and alignment with expressive activities that resonate with the planetary energy, helping you sustain awareness and balance throughout your day. **Why Join Us?** * **In-Depth Discussions:** We focus on understanding and addressing the obstacles that keep us from fully embracing mindfulness, with an emphasis on how planetary energies can support or challenge our practice. * **Community Support:** Connect with like-minded individuals who are committed to personal growth and alignment, and who are eager to share their own strategies and experiences. **What to Expect:** * **Engaging Discussions:** Participate in essensial conversations about the challenges and solutions for integrating mindfulness, with a focus on how planetary influences play a role. * **Shared Insights:** Learn from the experiences and strategies of others, deepening your understanding of how to work with both internal and external energies. * **Practical Guidance:** Receive tips and tools to help you integrate mindfulness into your daily life. **Explore Our Sister Groups:** Each of our gatherings complements the others, creating a cohesive and comprehensive support system for your mindfulness journey. Discover how they can enhance your practice: * **[Handle Your Shift: Weekly Mindfulness Practice](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-handling-your-s-h-i-t/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups).** Weekly sessions focused on integrating mindfulness practices into daily routines. * **[The Shift Soulution: In-Depth Mindfulness Practice](https://www.meetup.com/focus-point-of-attention/?eventOrigin=your_groups):**: Monthly deep dives into specific mindfulness techniques from our discussions. **Meeting Details:** šŸ“† **When:** First Saturday of the Month @ 9:30am-11:00am (Flexable) šŸ“ Where: Online via Zoom Link **{[The Zoom Room](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3679319856?pwd=ZjZmWTFnbEFpaWY0enFneElRcjA2UT09&omn=86082201369)}** šŸŒˆ **Theme:** Overcoming Obstacles to Mindfulness Integration **šŸŒŸ In Lak'ech Ala K'in Anam Cara šŸŒŸ** **\~Sha**
52 members Ā· Public

Chicago West Suburban Naked Drums

North Aurora, IL

Chicago West Suburban Naked Drums

Drums may be mankindā€™s oldest instrument. We have found drums made with alligator skins from Neolithic cultures in China dating back to 5500ā€“2350 BC. Other drums likely predated humanity itself, with modern macaque monkeys and even rats using percussion for social communication. Some form of drums are part of every human culture known today.

Almost as old as the invention of drums was the invention of clothes. It was our ancestors that started the habit, using animal skins to help them survive bitter winters and even ice ages. Like drums, clothing also became a means of social communication - mostly as a means to communicate rank or status, or to show membership in a tribe or culture.

In a world that is being split apart over class disparity and tribalism, nudity is the great equalizer. Any man or a woman without their cloths looks very much like any other. There is no conservatism, or liberalism, and little to distinguish wealth or status.

The purpose of this group will be to celebrate our humanity by sharing in an activity from deep in our history. By removing our clothes we will, for a time, set aside the things that divide us and join back together in the human tribe.  The music we create will be organic with no master plan, and each drummer helping to shape and direct the music of the community.

Principals

ā€¢ This is a place of welcome.  Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of background, body shape, or musical experience.

ā€¢ This is a place of safety.  There will be zero tolerance for harassment or stalking behavior.

ā€¢ This is a place free of body shame.  Comments on appearance will likely be interpreted as harassment. (see above)

ā€¢ This is a place of kindness.  Be good to one another, and look to build each-other up.

ā€¢ This is a place of trust.  To be naked is to be vulnerable, and that vulnerability must be appreciated and not exploited.

ā€¢ This is a place of participation.  This is not a group for spectators.

37 members Ā· Private