Peace Camp at FCC

Peace Camp at FCC
Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12
9 AM-3 PM

 

“If we are to teach real peace in the world...we shall have to begin with the children.”           Mahatma Gandhi

 

CIS is happy to announce Peace Camp 2015, to be held in our very own church.   Co-operation–Everyone’s a Winner is the theme.   Campers ages 5 years old to 5th grade will enjoy a variety of activities, assisted by junior counselors, grades 6-12.   

 

Some activities are designed to help campers develop inner peace, such as crafts, music, dance, yoga, and gardening.  Other activities focus on learning about famous peacemakers, advocating against bullying, and understanding non-violent approaches to conflicts.

 

The whole congregation is invited to help out with this camp.  Here are ways that you can help:

 

● Bring your old  magazines to church to be used in craft projects.  Place in the designated bin in the fellowship hall.

 

● Gather up beads and jewelry that you want to discard  (such as one-of-a-pair of earrings) for craft projects.

 

● Volunteer to assist the Peace Camp staff during Peace Camp week.    You can choose your own days and hours.

 

● If you have talents in areas such areas as music,  art, or gardening, volunteer to share your gifts.

 

● Make a donation to Peace Camp to be used for scholarships for students who cannot afford to attend.   Write checks to FCC, putting “Peace Camp” on the memo line.  

 

Tuition for the camp is $175.   Extended care can be arranged upon request.   To register, go to the Peace Camp website at peacecamphouston.org.

 

Junior counselors will earn community service credits for their work.

 

For more information, contact Gail Rickey, patrickey@aol.com.