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The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice sponsors
Peace Camp, a week-long full-day camp in the summer for children
from ages 6-12. Activities include presentations,
games, projects promoting non-violent conflict resolution, inter-cultural
understanding, and environmental balance.
Download registration form for Peace Camp 2013: "Mother Earth's Resources": English | Spanish General Information
- Peace Camp 2013 will be held June 17 - 20, 9 am - 3 pm.
- Registration is required by April 30th; due to space limitations, we cannot accept walk-ins! First-time campers will be given registration priority. ICPJ will notify accepted campers by May 7.
- Fees : Families are asked to pay amounts they can afford. We suggest a sliding scale fee up to $35 per family (regardless of how many children) payable to ICPJ at time of registration. This arrangement will help to ensure that those who can afford to pay more will help cover expenses for those who cannot. Fees are not refundable.
- Children with special needs may be accompanied by a sign language translator, TSS or other adult helper.
- Teens are encouraged to attend as Junior Counselors.
- Adult volunteers welcome!
- We ask children to pack a brown bag lunch for each day.
Peace Camp 2013: Mother Earth's Resources
- Description: Campers will learn about some of the vast resources provided by Mother Earth, including water, soil and minerals, plants and animals, sun, and wind. We will explore the ways humans utilize Earth’s resources and how to care for and respect the ecology we live in. Campers will also participate in a visit to our local farmers market, exercises in community building, fiber craft, arts and crafts projects, music, and more!
- Dates : June 17 - June 20, 9 am - 3 pm,
- Location : Gettysburg Area Middle School
- Camp Director: Emily Fox
- Download registration form: English | Spanish.
For more information, or to volunteer, email
peacecamp@icpj-gettysburg.org
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from Peace Camp: 2005 | 2004 | 2003
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