Training Calendar

NVC Family Camp Village WA 2008 SESSION I

Facilitator:

NVC Training Team

Location: Vashon Island, WA

Private farm on Vashon Island,
Anticipated Basic Daily Schedule
Is Family Camp for Teens?
Family Camp, NVC and Money
We are looking for Volunteers

Date and Time:

Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Wed, Jul 30, 2008
Thur, Jul 31, 2008
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Sat, Aug 02, 2008
Sun, Aug 03, 2008
Mon, Aug 04, 2008
Tue, Aug 05, 2008
Arrive: Tuesday., July 29th (2-4pm) ; Leave: Tuesday Aug. 5th (1pm)

Requested donation:

$555 -- $575per person. (depends on when you register) Includes lodging, food and trainings

Details

Our OVERALL VISION is to live in NVC consciousness with our families and each other in a community setting. Family Camp is a place where everyone’s needs matter: - playing - learning - growing - loving... It is a place to explore the realm of compassionate strength and connection.

By offering each other our presence and empathy we will dip into what it’s like to live in a world where the intention is to contribute to the quality of connection necessary to meet everyone’s needs. We will explore how we are living NVC with ourselves, our children/youth and each other, with the intention of deepening our ability to integrate NVC into our daily lives and to build community with other families. We carry the hope that you will be able to extend your experience at the camp into your daily lives by fostering the connections you have made.

Most of last year's crew will be returning: Doug, Barbara, and Elana (CNVC trainers), Maren and Matthew (youth program), and the amazing food crew.

We have the great fortune again this year of holding Family Camp at the Dolstad farmstead on Vashon Island. The farm property holds 26 acres of fields, orchards, a stream and two forests. There is beach access nearby to the shores of Puget Sound and plenty of room to frolic.

Camping will be in tents (you provide)
Limited electrical and water hook ups available for RV's and camping trailers. Please contact us for availability.

Points

The family camp will include opportunities for:
Separate adults' and children's sessions
Fostering self direction and self reliance with the awareness that there is a:
... 1:1 available ratio for children 2-4 and as needed
... 3:1 available ratio for children 5-12
Intergenerational sessions
Family and community play time
Times for parents who teach or want to teach NVC to meet
Empathy circles
Yummy food (Camper refrigerator will be available if you want to bring your own special foods)
Relaxation, nature exploration, swimming, and more....
Teen program!

Who is it for?

We are encouraging parents and others whose lives are closely intertwined with children/youth to come spend time in an environment that supports us as we learn and deepen our experience with NVC while our child/ren/youth have the opportunity to engage in activities that nurture their emotional, creative and interpersonal growth.

This Family Summer Camp welcomes those who are new to NVC as well as those who are integrating their NVC practice into their lives.

Teens! Wow! So much is happening. Bodies changing rapidly, responsibilities and abilities growing, belonging getting really important, and when did my parents become so lame? Help your parents make a choice that is cool for you both. Come to teen NVC camp, where you will be with other people your age, exploring that which is important to you, in a choice filled program designed by you and other teens so that it's truly awesome.

Registration and deposit info:

We now have our own Merchant Account that accepts credit cards.

All prices are PER PERSON
There are three registration due dates:
$525 if registered on or before March 15th
$555 if registered on or before June 1
$575 if registered after June 1

Regarding Scholarships and how we use money to meet needs: PLEASE READ THROUGH OUR NVC MONEY Family Camp Document at http://www.nwcompass.org/familycampmoney.html

We thought you might like to know..... Included in our tuition: food, lodging, cook, kitchen crew, training venue, materials (art supplies, copies, etc...), youth program staff, trainers, registrar, insurance, NCC (formerly PSNCC), CNVC contribution, contingency,...

REGISTRATION PROCESS:
It is VERY IMPORTANT to us that THIS SECTION IS READ THOROUGHLY:

To make our lives easier, you will be considered registered when we have your check. Until we have your check, you'll be put on a waiting list. To register:

It helps us tremendously if you fill out ALL the information requested on the website. You doing so helps us plan much more effectively. Thanks for taking the time. Once you've done that,

To pay by check:
(a) Make your check out to "NCC-Family Camp". Please enclose a note telling us who is covered by this payment (family members' names [first and last] and children's ages)

(b) Send your payment to:
Douglas P. Dolstad
11205 SW Corbin Beach Rd, #2
Vashon Island, WA 98070

To pay by credit card:

Follow the prompts on this website.

We encourage people to secure a space by making a deposit of $300 per family as soon as possible. Along with your deposit, send a note that includes family members' names, ages of children, and all your contact information. Babies in arms are welcome without any tuition payment.

Family Camp is intended for people interested in staying the whole time. If you would like to come for less than the whole time, please let us know.

To support our efforts to make this a smooth experience for all we request that you make full payment prior to June 20. A processing fee of $25 per person will be deducted if canceled. If canceled after June 15th, no refund will be issued unless you are able to provide a replacement for your spot.

About FOOD: Food is a central part of camp. We serve organic, local, wholesome foods. Our cooks will generally provide vegetarian (no meat**) meals. Last year we had local venison for several meals. 2 snacks will also be provided.

**About MEAT: We don't promise meat because it is so expensive AND people have widely varying preferences about the meat they eat. When we can get locally obtained, wholesome meat, we will! There are two other options for the meat-eaters among us. 1) Bring your own or, 2) Contact us and we will, for an additional charge, arrange meat for you. If you bring your own, we'll make an adjustment in the tuition.

What to bring:

This is a TENT CAMPING situation on a portion of a 26 acre farmstead.  Bring your own tent.  There are limited hook-ups available for campers/RV's.  Please contact us regarding your needs if you plan on bringing any sort of vehicle for camping.
Bring:
*  Camping gear (sleeping bag, tent etc)
*  Your personal dishes
*  bicycle (optional)
*  Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen
*  water bottle
*  musical instrument (optional)

Online registration:

If you wish to register more than one person please complete a separate registration for each person. You may make one payment under one person's name for all the people that you register. When you register the additional people covered by the initial payment, enter $0.00 as the payment amount for each of those people. Please put your name in the "comment field" when you register each of those other people so we will know who paid for them.

You will be able to select your donation amount on the next page. The requested donation is between $555.00 and $575.00.

The requested deposit is $300.00.

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