Campers and Team Leaders
Peace Village campers come from all spiritual and cultural traditios and attend camp to learn about peacemaking.
What Do Campers Do?
Campers learn about the practice of peacemaking, both by understanding the roots of violence (such as social injustices and media modelling of violene) and by learning practical techniques to deal with violence within themselves and others.
Techniques for peacemaking include non-violent conflict resolution, mediation, the arts, nature studies, evaluating message in the media, supporting sustainable living and cooperative play. All camper experiences are developmentally appropriate for each age group and will model 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.
Who Participates In Peace Village?
Peace Village welcomes children from all spiritual and cultural traditions. This year, we are accepting 40 participants for each week of camp.
When Does Camp Take Place?
July 13-17, 2009: Students entering grades 6-10 are eligible to attend the first camp session. Campers will gather at 8:30 a.m. each morning and finish the camp day at 4:00 p.m. On Friday, July 17, campers' families are invited to join them for a closing ceremony. Parents and guardians are also encourage to attend an orientation meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
July 20-24, 2009: Children entering grades 1-5 are eligible to attend the second camp session. Campers will gather at 8:30 a.m. each morning and finish the camp day at 3:00 p.m. On Friday, July 24, campers' families are invited to join them for a closing ceremony. Parents and guardians are also encourage to attend an orientation meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 19.
For more information about registration, contact register@peacevillagenm.org
Who Are The Adult Leaders?
The adults leading Peace Village are almost universally elementary, high school, and college educators and specialists, including artists, drummers, singers, story tellers, dancers and more.
Where Is Peace Village?
In the 2009 camp year, Peace Village will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces on 2000 S. Solano. The church donates the use of its facilities and has indoor classrooms for instructional purposes and a large outdoor area for games and cooperative activities. The church is located on Solano just south of Missouri on the corner of Solano and Wofford.
How Much Does Peace Village Cost?
The basic charge is $50 for a week of camp, which includes snacks, lunch, and materials for all activities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse atmosphere and scholarships are available for families who demonstrate financial need.
How Can My Child Attend Peace Village?
To apply, please fill out a registration form and return it to Peace Village, c/o Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Space is limited to 40 campers per session.
Team Leaders
Team leaders are young people, age 14 or older, who ar3e interested in serving as teen leaders during the July 20-24 camp session for younger children. If you are 14 years old or older, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for a Team Leader application. If you are chosen as a Team Leader, you should plan on attending a training session prior to July 13. You will also receive a small stipend.