MCC Centre
600 45 St W
Saskatoon SK S7L 5W9
Canada
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Practice Peace Summer Camp is a multi-generational learning space. While this brings unique challenges, it also offers valuable opportunities for people of different ages to learn together.
FAQs
Q: Is my child too young for the camp?
A: We trust adults to gauge if their child will enjoy and participate in an all-ages camp. Activities include role-playing, cooperation games, conversation skills, and crafts. The camp runs from 10am-3pm with breaks.
Q: Can I bring multiple children?
A: Ideally, a 1 adult to 1 child ratio is preferred. You're responsible for any children you bring, and you can bring more than one if you feel they'll participate. Please consider this for the admission-by-donation amount.
Q: Can I just drop off my kids?
A: No. All children 16 and under must attend with an adult.
Q: Is the camp beneficial for professional development?
A: Yes! We offer practice for difficult conversations, bystander intervention, conflict transformation, and more. Professional development certificates of completion are available.
Q: Can I attend only one day?
A: We encourage attending both days to build relationships and skills effectively.
Wednesday, August 7
10:00 Welcome and gathering
Get-to-know each other activity
10:30 Mini mindfulness meditation (3-5 minutes)
10:35-10:55 Break
10:55-12:00 Small group activities – Session 1
Rotating practice sessions that include: how to intervene when witnessing harm, how to have difficult conversations, and learning/brainstorming from each other. Opt-out of these to go to craft room or look through/read resources available.
12-12:30 Lunch / Free time
12:30-1:00 Chaos Game
1:00-1:30 Group teaching / Peacebuilder Speed Charades
1:30-2:30 Small group activities – Session 2
Same format as above with different instructions/scenarios.
2:30-3:00 Debrief and sending with mini mindfulness meditation.
Thursday, August 8
10:00 Welcome and gathering
Morning chair yoga session (15 min). Group game: Concentric Circles
10:45-11:00 Break
11-12: Small group activities – Session 3
Same format as above with different instructions/scenarios.
12-12:30: Lunch / Free time
12:30-1:30: Non-violent Communication (for the adults)
Kid-only activity: Collaboration games / Group art project? / Story time
1:30-2:30: Small group activities – Session 4
Same format as above with different instructions/scenarios.
2:30-3:00 Debrief and sending with mini mindfulness meditation.