Summer
Camp 2008: June 26 - August 28
About | Activities | Biographies | Registration | Scholarships
Philosophy: We strive to create a deeper
understanding and concern for the natural world through a program that
stresses enjoyable and active, hands-on learning. We believe that
experiential learning will enable children to make intelligent decisions
relating to the future of our planet. We value life-long learning and
the renewing aspects of nature.
Structure: Camp is once a week,
every Thursday from 10am - 4:00pm from June 26 through August 28, 2008. We provide a healthy vegetarian lunch incorporating
local and organic foods as much as possible.
Cost: $100 for 10 weeks if prepaid in full, otherwise $12 per week. Fee
includes nutritious lunch and snack. A limited number of scholarships
are available upon request.
Ages: 5 and up (younger children will be accepted on an individual
basis)
What to bring: Hats, sunscreen, long pants, shorts, swimming suits,
towels, gloves for gardening, jackets, rain gear
Activities: Our activities center around getting kids in contact with
nature and the processes of nature. The activities below are an example
of the type of things we do with kids.
| Cooking Bread making from grain to bread. Summer garden pizza Wild berry pie |
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| Crafts Soap making with natural ingredients Natural paper making Painting Pottery Nature art Fairy houses Paper pots Weaving Finger knitting |
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| Exercise Kids yoga Creative dance Group games and team building Trust activities |
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| Science Tree identification and making clinometers Microinvertebrates stream study Wildflower ID Creek hikes Listening activities |
Facilitator Biographies:
Kelle Kersten has over 5 years of experience working with troubled
children and youth. She worked as a tutor at a state juvenile justice
youth camp for teenage boys in the mountains of western Maryland and
presented a lesson on black bears and on the identification and use of
wild plants. Kelle worked as a child care worker/counselor at a group
home for adolescent boys near Allentown, PA, where she coordinated a
organic gardening program with the Rodale Institute for three years and
served as cub scout leader for two years. She regularly planned
environmental education activities for the boys. Currently she works as
a relief counselor at Centre County Youth Services Bureau’s four
residential facilities. In addition, Kelle has over 10 years experience
as an organic farmer. She is an organic farm inspector and manages a
small market garden.
Tammy Badger is currently Co-Teacher of Park Forest Montessori School in
State College and has primary responsibility for the Preschool program.
Tammy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in
Biology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Masters
of Education from Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
She has experience as a high school biology and chemistry teacher. She
has taught younger children through camps, environmental centers, and
church settings. She worked at the Atlanta Zoo instructing children and
adults in animal behavior, animal habits, environmental awareness, and
conservation. In addition, she was a member of the Cleveland Ballet and
has taught ballet to children. She joined Park Forest Montessori School
in 2006.
Registration Information
How to enroll: Contact Kelle Kersten at 355-0850 or
magicjubilee@yahoo.com or
print out and mail in the
registration form (pdf).
Scholarships
The Ahimsa Village Summer Camp is supported by the Huston Township Parks
and Recreation Authority. Scholarships are available to low-income
families in Huston Township, PA. Contact Kelle Kersten at 355-0850 or
magicjubilee@yahoo.com to
apply.
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