​"CHRYSALIS" (krĭs′a-lĭs) - Noun
The safe, nurturing environment that enables a caterpillar to grow into a magnificent soaring butterfly​

A safe, nurturing environment that helps a young person to develop into a thriving adult


WHAT WE OFFER

We offer play-based learning and development experiences for young people ages 8-16.

In early 2026, we will be launching classes for our first ministry, Chrysalis Youth Theatre, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saratoga. This ministry combines our play-based learning experiences with the healthiest youth theatre elements, including singing, dancing, acting, and improvisation. Each session is limited to 15-25 students, will run for approximately 8 weeks of classes, and will conclude with a recital for family and friends. If you'd like to participate, please fill out our interest form.
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"Chrysalis was inspired by the ways that theatre and play-based learning helped me in my journey as a young person healing from childhood trauma and chronic illness. As I got into teaching, God inspired me to start a new kind of program that was purpose built to support young people with safe, nurturing development experiences full of laughter and love. We initially launched Chrysalis Youth Theatre as a pilot program for five years, and it was amazing to see how transformative it was. Now we are re-launching as a non-profit organization, designed to help more generations of students for many years to come." - Steven Brown, Founder of Chrysalis
​"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." -Proverbs 17:22


​Here You Will Find A Family...​
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Where nobody is left out or overlooked, a place where everybody belongs

Where it is rare to see a disengaged mind, an empty gaze, or a broken spirit

Where life and light and beauty and love are real, tangible things

That values creativity, curiosity, imagination, and wonder

That values each and every person as the special and unique individuals they are

That helps you see the best in yourself and in others

That believes in you and brings out the best in you

Here You Will Find A Learning Process...​
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That is inclusive and interactive and hands-on

That is flexible enough to meet your unique needs

That is small enough and personalized enough to have a big impact on each and every participant

Where people are actively and creatively engaged in a positive manner
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That breaks down the walls between people and builds common ground

​That feeds your brain, but also your heart

Where there is no hierarchy, no "star" culture

Where you are valued for who you are, not brushed aside because of what you aren't

That is so natural and instinctual and engaging that almost anybody can participate, and do so equally;
​whether they are brand new or have years of experience

Here You Will Find Life...​
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You can discover strength, passion, purpose, and value,

You will hear happy children, merry laughter, bubbling personalities
 
You will see people filled with joy and energy

You will see shining faces, people playing and creating as a family

You can step out of your shell, break through your walls, and learn to soar

JOIN OUR TEAM!

​We are prayerfully seeking leaders, teachers, volunteers, donors, and churches that feel called to partner with us on this great adventure! The vision God has given for this program is one that is much bigger than any one person, one church, one community.

​This is a vision that calls for people of all different ages and backgrounds and beliefs and skill-sets to come together as one, as a family, as a team unified by God's vision for Chrysalis.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact us!​
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