Cocoon Youth Storytelling

08/29/2020

Hi Friends! Renee's project Pacific Wilds is back, connecting people and place! We're offering youth programs in Oregon and Hawai‘i, scholarships, trainings, and consulting for folks adapting their programs in these wild times. Please help spread the word. We're also on instagram @ pacificwilds

Connecting people & wild places through epic experiential programs: wilderness medicine, teen girl expeditions, and leadership training in Oregon and Hawai‘i.

03/01/2017

Friends. It's with sadness and apologies we are canceling our March 8th show. Deep appreciation to the small but hard working production team. Let's rebuild our numbers and come back strong. 💗

02/15/2017

Working extra hard for our upcoming show on March 8th ! Be excited!

01/28/2017

SHOW DATE CHANGE! Our "Faking It" show is now on Wednesday March 8th! Advanced tickets are on sale now! www.cocoonyouthstorytelling.org

01/20/2017

Check out Super: Women In Tech on January 27th at Revolution Hall. This will be an awesome show by some of our friends and heroines. It's ages 16+ and Students get $10 tickets. If you're not a student, bring a group of 5 and use code SUPERGROUP for $12 tickets. Let's support rad women sharing rad stories doing rad work! Part of proceeds go to Black Girls Code!

Get this: one fateful day, the person shining the light on science, technology, engineering and mathematics history was blinded by hearing those same stories...

01/07/2017

Second shameless self plug: Feral Girls Spring Break Camp for young women 12-15 years old in the Hood River Valley: www.feralgirlscamp.com

feral girls spring break camp will happen from sunday march 26th-saturday April 1st 2017 for girls 12-15 in the hood river valley. We'll hike, camp, cook, burn stuff, slumber party, create, work hard, and connect through the glue that is being outside, sisterhood, and play.

01/07/2017

Some shameless self promotion! The adult behind the scenes is running two rad camp opportunities for young women to have fun, connect, get silly, adventure, and be total bad asses. One is a summer camp for girls 15-18 this summer in Hawaii. Check it out and share! www.olahawaiicamp.com

Teen Adventure Summer Camp on the Big Island of Hawaii

12/12/2016

We are SO excited and honored to have the opportunity to see our heroes in action tonight at The Moth Mainstage at the Schnitz! Come visit us at our table in the lobby before the event, say hello, and get a T-Shirt and a high five!

The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art & craft of storytelling. It has presented true & first person stories worldwide.

09/22/2016

We are thrilled to be collaborating with the CENTER this year! Check out all the opportunities on their slick new website!
http://www.thecenterpdx.org/

Could you use a little help with your homework? Would you like a productive space to study? Are you struggling with your college application and/or scholarship essays?

03/31/2016

Videos from our March 10th Show: Acceptance are up! (Thanks for the videos Sydney Palmer!) Enjoy!

PDX Cocoon Youth Storytelling Episode 3: Acceptance Recorded March 10, 2016 at the Mission Theater in Portland, Oregon For more info visit: http://www.cocoon...

03/11/2016

Oh what a night!

03/11/2016

Concussions, magical jackets, race, identity, thwarted friendships, self acceptance, lab mice, and presence! What a night! Thank you storytellers!!!

03/10/2016

See you at the mission TONIGHT!!!

02/19/2016

Get your tickets now to hear "Stories of Acceptance" from: Marty Agrimis, Claudia Bueermann, Iris Ellenberg, Ally Merkel, Jazzy Phillips, Mahala Shulman, Sierra Smith, and Abby Williams!
Tickets: http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8181645/cocoon-youth-storytellingstories-of-jealousyall-ages-portland-mcmenamins-mission-theater

02/06/2016

Send us your pitches for the March 10th show by Monday! Just an idea is fine and we'll help you dial it out for the show! (photo by Reuben Schafir, video by Sam Judge) Pitch here: http://www.cocoonyouthstorytelling.org/new-page/

12/09/2015

Join Cocoon Youth Storytelling, and storytellers Renee Jenkinson, Laura Moulton, and Arthur Bradford for a FREE youth storytelling workshop on the first Monday of winter break.

Why: Being a great storyteller can: Get you jobs, friends, fame and fortune. Telling and listening to stories can also help you feel heard, seen, and less alone in this great big world. You also learn things and it’s fun.

What: Learn to craft and tell a great story

Who: This workshop is open to all Portland Area youth ages 13-19

When: Monday December 21st from 1-4pm.

Where: The Central Branch Multnomah County Library US Bank Meeting Room (801 SW 10th Downtown)

Please register for the workshop HERE and help us spread the word! http://www.cocoonyouthstorytelling.org/upcoming/

11/02/2015

Episode 2: Fear Videos Are Live from our October show!
http://www.cocoonyouthstorytelling.org/video-1/

10/11/2015

Our Show is TOMORROW 7pm at the Hollywood Theater! Come out and see storytellers Ian McClanan, Ameya Okamoto, Ruby Maghee Weinstein, Regan Magee, Maria Slade, Julien Leitner, Isabel Rooper, Juma Sei share stories of fear: Coming out, Obsession, Near Death, Love, Rational and Irrational Fears alike!