What is Peace Village?
Peace Village is an interfaith, multicultural day camp with the mission to provide a fun, educational environment in which children can learn the messages and practice of nonviolence and peacemaking from various world traditions.
When is Peace Village?
The dates for Peace Village 2011 are August 8th-12th.
During the week, we will gather at 9:00 AM each morning and finish by 3:30PM. On the last afternoon, families of the children attending will be invited to join us for a closing ceremony.
Where is Peace Village?
The location for Peace Village 2011 is Mosier Community School.
How much does Peace Village cost?
The base fee for each child is $100. The cost of running camp is about $200 per camper. We receive grants and donations to support some of our operating costs and provide scholarships to children whose families could not otherwise afford for them to attend. Please consider making a donation to support this experience!
Registration is limited to 90 campers.
Who participates in Peace Village?
Children between the ages of 6 and 13 are eligible to attend. Young people aged 14 or older who are interested in participating are welcome and encouraged to contact us for an application as youth staff. Peace Village is an interfaith camp. Children from all spiritual and cultural traditions are welcome to apply.
Who are the adult leaders?
The adults organizing Peace Village range from elementary, high school and college level educators to yoga teachers and religious leaders. In additions, skilled adults with specialized expertise will be enlisted to teach and lead throughout the week, including yoga teachers, artists, nutritionists and health professionals.
What do the children learn at Peace Village?
Children will learn about the practice of peacemaking, both by understanding the roots of violence, and by learning practical techniques to deal with violence in themselves and others. These techniques for peace making include conflict resolution skills, spiritual practices such as prayer/meditation and yoga, the arts, nature studies, media literacy and Peace Heroes. All of these experiences will be developmentally appropriate for the ages and will model a deep respect for cultural and religious diversity. We celebrate that our children are nurtured by many faith traditions and welcome this opportunity to learn from each other.
How can I apply to Peace Village and/or get more information? Visit https://sites.google.com/site/columbiagorgepeacevillage/home
and click on "Register Now". All registrations and payments must be completed on-line.
Contact Debbi Trumbull at peacevillage@gorge.net or call Laurie VanCott, 541-490-7420, with questions.
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