Let's bring kids yoga to OIS
The Mindful Kids has run successful camps across Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hoofddorp. Now we want to bring weekly 45-minute classes to Optimist International School — and we need OIS parents to show the school this matters.
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Cities
25+
Kids per camp
45 min
Per session
Ages 5–12
Programme
Tested. Loved. Ready for OIS.
In May 2026 we ran 3 camps across 3 cities — up to 25 kids per session. We also ran a special Mother's Day yoga session where kids made handmade gifts for their mums. The Rainbow Feelings method has been refined through every one of those classes.
Amsterdam
Vondelpark
29 April 2026 · Outdoor camp
Haarlem
De Houthoeve
30 April 2026 · Farm & yoga
Hoofddorp
Boerenzwaluw
4 May 2026 · Farm & crafts
3 friends who live in every heart
Kids don't just do yoga. They learn a language for emotions — and a physical tool they can use at school, at home, and for life.
General Grumpy
When something feels too hard
Orange tapping point · 'Trying my best'
Captain Calm
He floats in when we breathe
Green tapping point · 'Calm and strong'
Hip Hip Hooray
The joy that arrives after calm
Purple tapping point · 'Happy and proud'
Every minute is intentional
Not just yoga. A complete neurodevelopmental experience — wrapped in stories and play.
The Biggest Smile
Every child gives their biggest smile of the day. Serotonin releases, the nervous system shifts — and the room becomes safe.
Sun Salutation Warm-Up
Kid-friendly Surya Namaskar wakes up the whole body. Shyness dissolves. Energy settles.
Meet the 3 Characters
General Grumpy, Captain Calm, Hip Hip Hooray — kids learn their tapping points and use them for life.
Story Yoga
Yoga poses woven into a story. Kids don't notice they're practising — they're living the adventure.
Body Scan
Lying down, eyes closed. A gentle body scan that teaches interoception — one of the highest-leverage skills a child can learn.
Closing Circle
Each child shares one colour. They leave with the anchor: when General Grumpy visits, I breathe. Captain Calm floats in. Then Hip Hip Hooray arrives.
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Show OIS parents want this.
We'll present the responses directly to the Optimist International School admin team. Your name on this list is your voice in the room.
No payment — just your interest
No commitment — signing doesn't lock you in
We'll email you the moment the school responds
The more parents sign, the stronger our case
Quick facts
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Frequently asked
When would classes take place?
We're proposing after-school sessions (e.g. 14:30–15:30), though we're also open to during-school hours if the school prefers. Your timing preference in the form below helps us make the case.
How much does it cost?
€160 per child for the full 8-session course — that's €20 per session. This includes all materials and a take-home Rainbow Feelings Mission Card.
Do I commit to anything by signing?
No. Signing the petition simply shows the school there's demand — it doesn't lock you in to anything. You only book and pay if the course goes ahead and you choose to join.
What is the Rainbow Feelings method?
It's our signature emotional framework. Three characters (General Grumpy, Captain Calm, Hip Hip Hooray) give children a vocabulary and a physical tool for every emotion — tested across 25+ kids in our May 2026 camps in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hoofddorp.
Know another OIS parent?
Forward this page. Every signature makes our case to the school stronger.
Sign the petition →Questions? Email us at themindfulnl@gmail.com