Wednesdays PM, "Wired for Wonder"

Welcome to Wired for Wonder—a dynamic and empowering small-group experience created especially for middle school students as they navigate one of the most fascinating and transformative times in brain development. At the NeuroBalance Project, we celebrate the incredible changes happening in the adolescent brain—a time when young people are beginning to discover who they are, what they like, their academic interests, hobbies, sports, and how important friendships and social connections truly are. But we also recognize that this phase can bring unrest, intense emotions, confusion, and challenges with feeling anxious or unsure about where one fits in.

• In Wired for Wonder, we’ll take a deep dive into how the brain is “under construction” during this phase, learning how it affects memory, focus, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Together, we’ll explore how to calm the central nervous system through movement, music, technology, and real conversations—developing techniques to handle anxious thoughts, build emotional resilience, and work through feelings of isolation. Each session will be filled with engaging, hands-on experiences and supportive peer discussions that help students better understand themselves and their growing brains. Through laughter, connection, and curiosity, we’ll equip each student with tools to thrive both inside and outside the classroom—because the middle school brain is wired for wonder, and we’re here to unlock the brain's limitless potential!

  Tuition and Materials:

  • $30 per 60 min session, 8 sessions

  • $25 materials and supplies

  Dates:

  • Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 (No meeting Oct. 8) 15, 22, 29