The Auntie Project is an essential element of Luna Moth, a rites-of-passage program that supports girls to form healthy, strong identity in all aspects of life—including relationships with family, friends and peers, their greater community, the earth, and spirit.
Your Role as an Auntie
The Auntie Project begins with an opportunity for each girl to look at the women in her life and decide who she feels respected by and who she respects. That’s where you come in! Asking you for support fosters this girl’s ability to reach out, and her understanding that there are women in her community that are honored and delighted to support her as she grows toward young adulthood.
As an Auntie, you will spend some time with your “niece” one-on-one outside of scheduled meetings, and some time with our whole tribe. You will be part of the circle of women inviting these girls into womanhood, listening to their challenges, and answering their questions. You will have insight into the wild woods women that the girls know themselves to be when they are with Luna Moth, and provide an additional connection outside this group.
Thank you for being the role model that you are in this young woman’s life!
Auntie Schedule for Luna Moth Class of ’27
Girls in the Class of 2027 are in their second year of the program from Fall 2025–Summer 2026, begin their third year in Fall 2026, and graduate in Summer 2027.
- Saturday, April 4, 2026, 4:30–7:00 pm: Auntie Potluck Dinner
- April 5–July 26, 2026: If possible, get together with your Luna Moth niece for a hike or a dinner date or two. Before the summer weeklong, discuss anticipated hopes and challenges for the week.
- Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00–8:00 pm: Aunties will welcome the girls back from their summer challenge with a potluck and sharing circle.
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, 12:00–4:00 pm: Auntie Day in the Forest
- Friday, July 16, 2027, 12:00–8:00 pm: Aunties will play a crucial part in a daylong experience the Friday before graduation (approximately )
- Saturday, July 17, 2027: Aunties are invited to attend Graduation starting at 1pm.
Auntie Schedule for Luna Moth Class of ’26
Girls in the Class of 2026 will graduate in Summer 2026. Aunties, we welcome you back for your second year!
Saturday, July 18: Aunties are invited to attend Graduation on Saturday.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12:00–4:00 pm: Auntie Day in the Forest
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00–8:00 pm: Aunties will play a crucial part in a daylong experience the Friday before graduation (approximately )