Salford Mennonite Church Peace Camp

Each summer Salford organizes a free week of Peace Camp for children from our church and local community. We meet Sunday through Thursday starting at 5:00 p.m. and supper is served each evening for the children as part of the program. Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend. At Peace Camp children practice peace with ourselves, peace with the earth, and peace with others. Christ’s affirmation in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the Peacemakers”, is the central theme for our week together. 

Key objectives of the week are:

1. To model Christ-like living in everyday common experiences of working together and relating together.
2. To introduce peaceful conflict resolution skills and alternatives to war play.
3. To engage children in meaningful activities that teach conflict resolution.
4. To encourage development of self-esteem.
5. To encourage acceptance of people of all races, ethnicity, and gender.
6. To teach appreciation and respect for God’s creation.

We conclude our time together with a program for parents and families on Thursday evening when the children share favorite experiences and what they have learned through the week. 

Thank you for joining us 
this past summer, 
June 26-30, 2017!