Where does the camp meet?
The camp will meet at Chatham-Summit Friends Meeting House, 158 Southern Blvd, Chatham Twp, NJ 07928 each morning. Some afternoons campers will be off-site at various field trips. Is this a sleepaway camp? No. This is a day camp that meets 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday. You will learn more if you do your sleeping at night and stay awake during the camp... So when does camp meet? Monday-Thursday; August 7 - August 10, 2017 Monday-Thursday; August 14 - August 17, 2017 8 days in 2 weeks Who can attend the camp? Attendees should be students from the surrounding areas who are entering 6th through 11th grades for the fall of 2017. Do we need to bring our own lunches? Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided. We will try to have healthy food, but don't let that discourage you! What will a typical day look like? Mornings will be spent in Alternatives to Violence Training. This is a practical skills training that emphasizes communication, decision making, self-expression, self-esteem, assertiveness, trust-building, and group process. The training is interactive and fun. Afternoons will be spent on various recreational, cultural, service, or artistic activities. Some of the activities will be outdoors or off-site but we expect campers to be back at the Friends Meeting House by 5:00 p.m. every day. Like any other camp, attendees will be assigned to share some of the housekeeping work. This sounds a lot like school. Is it boring? No way! AVP is affective education - not academic education. It's really about emotional intelligence and leadership. You will need an open mind and an open heart, and lots of energy. You should learn lots of new things, but you won't need to study! How much will camp cost? The full cost of the camp is $500 for 2 weeks. We have many scholarships available and no one will be turned away because they cannot afford the camp. The Parent/Guardian Application also contains a section for requesting a scholarship. How do I apply? It's simple: select the Register Now! menu item from the top of this page. Both the Camper and Parent/Guardian Applications should be filled out. The parent application includes the optional scholarship application. Can I speak to someone about my questions? Yes, select the Contact menu item at the top right of this page. |