Diamond Sky - for Youth ages 13-17 Week One: August 3-9 Week Two: August 10-16 Explore being the artist of your life and of our world! In Diamond Sky, we will enjoy the summer, camping out under the stars, hiking the wilderness, cooking over an open fire, learning handcrafts, and challenging ourselves to work together with ropes, games and adventure. We will explore issues of ecological and social sustainablity, working with professional organic gardeners to learn about food cycles and experience planting and harvesting with our own hands. As Diamond Sky campers, we undertake the ever important task of learning to shape our inner experiences, our relationships with others and our world, building an attitude of optimism and enthusiasm for life. We will learn about and celebrate inspiring people and events throughout history, helping us to discover the possibilities and strengths within each of us. Throughout each day we learn to release stress with relaxation methods, to center ourselves with mindfulness and reflect through meditation and journaling. This helps us understand and care for our difficult emotions and experiences, and to listen to and understand our friends, families and the Earth. Activities and group discussions are led in a fun and non-competitive manner. Scroll down to download registration form or contact us to find out more: summercamp@morningsunedcenter.org

Laughing Mountain - for Children ages 8-12 Week One: August 3-9 Week Two: August 10-16 Let the spirit of summer, fun, friendship and smiles shine! Outdoor exploration, games, theater, handcrafts, gardening and farm activities are just some of the things that adventuresome Laughing Mountain campers experience with all of their being. Seamlessly woven through our play and exploration are opportunities to calm ourselves, to center and to reflect; we will practice yoga and childrens meditations to help us better understand and care for ourselves; we will learn to work cooperatively with others and handle difficult emotions. Laughing Mountain campers are welcomed to a circle of simplicity and togetherness, where each camper is valued, appreciated and supported. And there is plenty of time to be free and playful. The natural world is the classroom and playground where we deepen our appreciation for life and its wonders. Campers sleep in dormitories with staff close by. Activities are guided in a non-competitive manner, building friendships, confidence and skills. There will be swimming and an opportunity to go on an overnight camping trip. (Day campers are also invited on this special overnight) Scroll down to download registration form or contact us to find out more: summercamp@morningsunedcenter.org

Parent Program After many requests we are offering the opportunity for parents to be present during our summer camp this year. Parents can enjoy the farm, nature, and parent program activities. The parent program will include: Nature awareness exercises Silent meditation Guided meditation to explore issues of conscious parenthood and healing Daily group discussions and readings relevant to mindful parenting Outdoor walking meditation Reflective journaling Relaxation In order to preserve the summer camp experience for children parents will spend most of their day separate from children, occasionally joining the campers for a shared meal or other activity. Accommodations will be camping or simple housing. This new component of our summer camps aims to offer support to the families of some of our campers and we are not aiming to gather a large attendance. A proactive, relaxed and flexible attitude will be needed for us to work together and have a wonderful time. Parents with children under eight years old are also welcome to join us with their little ones. There will be a rotation for childcare with other parents and staff. Some activities will be led especially for parents and young children on the farm, in the bakery and doing handcrafts. Please contact us to find out more: summercamp@morningsunedcenter.org

Camp Info

Location
Camps will be held at beautiful Plowshare Farm in Greenfield, New Hampshire - just a short drive from Wilton and Peterborough - adjacent to the Wapack National Wildlife Refuge.

Camps are led by:
Ian Dorresteyn M.A., Education, Environmental wilderness camp leader
Fern and Michael Ciborski, Mindfulness meditation instructors
Damon Steed, Bio-Intensive gardener and head of MorningSun CSA Farm
Susan Swann, Mindfulness and meditation instructor

For Overnight Campers:
Drop off will be on Sunday afternoon/evening.
Program cost for one week: $385
Program cost for both weeks: $750
Campers staying both weeks can remain at camp and have program activities betweeen the two sessions.
After registration, or upon request, we will send you detailed information including what to bring and directions.

For Day Campers:
Daily Drop off will be at 8:30am
Daily Pick Up will be between 5:00 and 6:00pm (please confirm directly with us)
Program cost for one week: $310
Program cost for both weeks: $600
After registration, or upon request, we will send you detailed information including what to bring and directions.

For Parent Program:
Times are the same as for Overnight Campsers (above)
Program cost for one week: $285
Program cost for two weeks: $550
Cost for young children staying with parents ages 0-3: free
Cost for young children staying with parents ages 3-7: $100/child/week

Final Pick up for Everyone on Saturdays:
Parents are requested to join us Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm for a celebration that will help parents to connect with what their children have been doing during the week, have some relaxation and fun themselves, and enjoy a social picnic farewell.

Scholarships
Our scholarship fund is limited. To make a contribution please visit our support page. For information on scholarship availability please contact us.