At DC JAM, you will not simply be a "consumer" of our program - you will be an active participant in creating the kind of group we will become. Community isn't something that just happens - it takes hours of hard work and a commitment to live with and learn from each other.

Circle is one important way that we build community. A circle is a small group of students that will meet 4 to 5 times a week. The purpose is to create a safe space for processing all your experiences. Your circle will be a microcosm of the larger DC JAM community - your own "home base." These meetings allow participants time to get to know each other on a deeper level, to support one another, and generally help to strengthen the group as a whole.