Smyrna UCC Peace Camp

A week-long summer day camp for the children of the community

Peace Camp

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Peace Camp is a multicultural camp with the mission to provide a fun, educational environment in which children can learn messages and practices of nonviolence and peacemaking. Each year the theme changes.  In 2018, our theme was “Let Peace Begin with Me,”.  We have lessons, music, yoga and art each day.

Children will learn about the practice of peacemaking, by learning practical techniques to deal with conflict and violence in around them. These techniques for peacemaking include nonviolent conflict resolution, physical and mental practices such as mindfulness and yoga, the arts, nature studies, and media literacy.

 

These experiences will be developmentally appropriate for the ages and will model a deep respect for cultural, social and religious diversity.

 

We celebrate that our children are nurtured by any traditions and welcome this opportunity to learn from each other in order to create a more peaceful and tolerant world, where everyone feels like they have a sense of belonging.

Information and Registration Forms

Peace Camp this year is August 19-23, 2019 from 9 to noon.  Our theme this year is “Peace NOW: Peace with Nature, Ourselves, Others and our World."  Peace Camp takes place at Smyrna United Church of Christ, 31119 S. Canby-Marquam Highway (Highway 170), Canby, Oregon 97013

 

This camp is for all students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Older students are invited to come and help. Stay tuned for more news about this event.

 

Click here to see more information about our
2019 Peace Camp

 

Click here 2019 Peace Camp Application:

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Photos from 2018 Peace Camp