Buddhism-related family camps

I'm currently in the process of compiling information on 2013 summer camps and retreat-type functions that incorporate a Buddhism and/or mindfulness element, camps that would be suitable for both families and teenagers as a separate group.

Well, yes, that would be a challenge.

Screengrab from this Beliefnet post. 

I'm most interested in those offerings that have less emphasis on the doctrine of specific Buddhist lineages and less of a cultural and ritualistic emphasis.  In other words, venues that practice and teach the fundamentals of Buddhist belief in an introductory and less formal interactive context. 

If you have any suggestions in this regard, please feel free to email me (SouthHoustonSangha - at - gmail).  Thanks!!

Tibetan Lama coming to Houston

Tibetan Lama Garchen Rinpoche (affiliated institute) is scheduled to present teachings at three Houston-area Temples during the period December 4 through 9, 2012. 

Click to enlarge.  Please excuse the low resolution.  Downsampling was necessary in order to post this flyer as an image. 

Here is a clearer screengrab of just the schedule portion of the announcement. 

This program is being sponsored by the Viet Nalanda Foundation, which is an institution that facilitates cooperation between Vietnamese Vajrayana and Tibetan practitioners, but with a non-sectarian focus. 

A prominent teacher, Garchen Rinpoche was the subject of a recent documentary film titled "For the Benefit of All Beings".   Here is a trailer for that film.