near Pinecrest, California
June 25-27, 1999

- intergenerational activities
- children and youth programs
- recreation and fellowship
- campfires, music and dancing
- a time to relax

Schedule and Offerings

This year’s Peace Camp promises another thought-provoking, educational, and entertaining retreat weekend in the Sierra Nevada. It will still be spring in the mountains, wen peace-minded families and individuals gather again for this inspiring annual event. Our featured speaker is Norman Solomon, author and media critic whose writings frequently appear in Stanislaus Connections.

FRIDAY: After dinner and mixers, a campfire program starts as the sun goes down, sparking camaraderie through stories and song. Following campfire, Tim Smart will lead a moonwalk under pine trees silvered by the gibbous moon.

SATURDAY: Guest speaker Norman Solomon is a nationally syndicated columnist. His opinions and politics have been featured in major newspapers, as well as on prominent radio and television programs. Norman’s presentation will highlight what concerned citizen need to know sorting truth from bias out of the news.

Ron Gowans will lead an all-day Saturday hike. Shorter hikes will be offered Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning.

Saturday nights sports the talent show, and Judy and Don Kropp, noted dancers and instructors, are back leading folk dancing.

SUNDAY: Lori Freitas heads up children’s activities and a discussion of Kosovo is in the works.

Camp Peaceful Pines

A 40-acre setting in the Stanislaus National Forest on the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River.

Located about 25 miles above Pinecrest off the Sonora Pass Road, the camp is at the 6,200 foot elevation. Travel time from Modesto, 2-3 hours.

Camp registration includes six meals, snacks, sleeping space, insurance and leadership costs. Partial financial aid, youth work/scholarships, and day rates also available. Camp limited to 150.

To keep costs to a minimum, campers will share in meal preparation, general camp clean-up, children’s programs, and other work.

Campers need to provide their own bedding. A medical person will be on duty.

The camp officially opens with supper on Friday, June 25th. Campers are welcome to arrive any time after 2:00 pm on Friday to enjoy unscheduled free time around camp. Camp will close following lunch and clean-up on Sunday, June 27th. No pets, firearms, or firecrackers are permitted in the camp, nor are smoking, alcohol or other drugs.

Directions to the camp and camp schedule will be mailed to participants shortly before camp.

1999 Camp Committee: Indira Clark, Jim and Lenore Dupré, Tim Smart. Cook: Deborah Roberts.

Make checks payable to:

MODESTO PEACE/LIFE CENTER
720 13th Street
P.O. Box 134
Modesto, CA 95353-0134

Registration Deadline: June 10, 1998

(print and mail form, not for electronic submission)