WATERLOO, ON -- Calling youth 11-14 to make memories that will last a life time at the second annual Conrad Grebel Peace Camp! This week long Day Camp, starting on July 30, is action-packed with exciting new field trips and camp games that will compel youth to inspired lives, strengthen ties and make peace happen all over Waterloo region.
Last year a 12 year old camper came away from Peace Camp saying: “ I have learned that war heads must be stopped, that people are the key, that deep breathing keeps an open mind, there are many ways to resolve a conflict, creativity has no bounds, friends make you laugh and even when ripped apart, plants still grow”
Newly equipped with a 5-year grant from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation and with sponsorship from Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, Peace Camp is embarking on a voyage of discovery where youth will collaborate with people in different neighbourhoods to help ordinary citizens do extraordinary deeds.
Held in partnership with Interfaith Grand River and House of Friendship, Peace Camp is happy to draw on the expertise of these organizations to include people from all walks of life in peacemaking. In addition, there are new partnerships with Working Against Youth Violence Everywhere committee (WAVYE) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) whose ongoing commitments to reversing the effects of youth violence will inspire campers.
Peace Camp Coordinator, Devon Spier noted that “our summer theme “YOU(th) in Action” will allow youth the opportunity to experiment with arts, crafts, games and sports that teach co-operation and respect for others while providing practical strategies for youth to start up their own social justice initiatives.” Youth will participate in improv theatre, field trips, a cooking class and hear one story per day from a youth who is leaving their mark on their community.
There are a limited number of spaces still available. Peace Camp extends from Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3, 2011 from 9:00am-4:00pm with the inclusion of lunch. Peace Camp is committed to providing a low-cost program to make sure all interested youth can participate. The total cost per camper is $165.00.
Register at www.grebel.uwaterloo.ca/peacecamp and Follow us on Twitter at: PeaceCampGrebel
Peace Camp at uWaterloo.
Inspiring Lives. Strengthening Ties. Making Peace Happen in Waterloo Region.
Contact:
Devon Spier – Peace Camp Coordinator
140 Westmount Rd. N.
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G6
519-885-0220 ex. 24291
grebel.uwaterloo.ca/peacecamp
peacecamp@uwaterloo.ca