PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT -- DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Winter Peace Retreat at Spruce Lake
Restorative Justice
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Family retreat with separate programs for adults, youth, and children, sponsored by
The Peace and Justice Committee, Eastern District Conference and Franconia Mennonite Conference of
the Mennonite Church USA.
Offenders, Victims and the U.S. Prison System
with
Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz This retreat will explore alternatives to traditional criminal justice practices. Restoring Justice: Offenders, Victims and the U.S. Prison System This year's adult program will include conversation with victims of crime, offenders, and people involved in various restorative justice ministries as well as biblical reflection -- in a variety of presentation styles -- lecture, pannel discussion, role-play, small and large group sessions.
With Howard Zehr, she co-authored a restorative justice curriculum for the state of Pennsylvania entitled "Victim Offender Conferencing in Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice System." She has helped start VORP programs across the United States and trains volunteers for these programs. Youth Program:
Child Care/Children's ActivitiesWe will provide child care and activities for children up to age 12 during the adult sessions. We also appreciate parents or other adults who would like to help out with one or more of the children's sessions.
LocationSpruce Lake Retreat Center, RR#1, Box 605, Canadensis, PA 18325. (570) 595-7505. www.sprucelake.orgSpruce Lake Retreat is located 2.5 miles north of Canadensis on PA Rt. 447, in the Pocono Mountains. Preliminary Schedule
*Please bring bagged snacks (cookies, pretzels, chips, etc) to share with others during the evenings. You are also encouraged to bring your own mug for snack times or coffee during the program sessions. **During "Free Time" on Saturday afternoon there will be videos and discussion time (on peace issues) as an alternative to outdoor recreation.
Registration Information[Printable Registration Form]Please plan to register early; space is limited. Sometimes we have had to turn away families because of the space limitation. Most rooms accomodate up to four people (a double bed and a bunk bed with private bath), and one or two additional family members may be accomodated in the same room on the floor if you wish to bring sleeping bags for them. Single adults who wish to room together should send in their registration forms together, otherwise they will be paired with other singles if space is limited. Cost to Participants:(for registration received prior to October 1, 2008*)$135.00 Adults $40.00 Children (Ages 6-12) $65.00 Youth (Ages 13-18) Children under 6 are free! This year it will be possible to register for the Saturday program only; check with us for details and cost. --------------------- Registration Form ------------------------------
Name_________________________________________________________
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____Adults @ 135.00 each __________
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[It is possible for adults to register for only the Saturday
program; cost is $35, including lunch and supper. Check with
us for additional details.]
Make checks payable to:
Eastern District Conference
Mail this registration form to:
Becky Felton
942 Camp Trail Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Registration deadline is January 20, 2009
Financial InformationOur registration rates are listed on the registration form above, but the actual cost of the retreat is substantially greater than what the participants pay. The difference is made up with funds from the Eastern District / Franconia Peace and Justice budget. Registration charges cover personal expenses for lodging and meals, but not our program costs such as honorariums, travel, and accomodations for our presenters, publicity, and other miscellaneous expenses.Your donations are much appreciated since they allow us to provide scholarships for low-income families or individuals. Some financial help is available for those who find it difficult to pay the amount we charge. We want to enable as many people as possible to attend this retreat. (Contact Bob Walden, 610-861-0653.) If you have dietary restrictions or require other special accomodations (e.g., diabetic, or vegitarian, or difficulty climbing stairs, etc.) please include information about your needs.
Camp Policies
Resources
Pennsylvania Jails and Prisons
Victim Offender Mediation Association (VOMA) resources
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