PEACE CAMP
Peace Camp is a one week summer program designed to help children learn how to be peacemakers in God's world. Children have fun and make new friends while learning how to find peace through yoga and prayer, non-violent conflict resolution, multicultural appreciation, the arts, care of creation, and more. Each year's program includes a one-day field trip. Peace Camp is open to all kids entering 1st through 6th grades.
Peace Camp registration opens
March 1, 2025
Registration opens to the public at 9:00 AM on March 1. Check back here for the link to the registration page.
This year those receiving a scholarship will need a discount code at check out. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, please email pastor@bethlehem-chicago.org before registering. Details about this year's exciting camp are below. We hope to see you there!
peace camp 2025: Peace Campers Tell Their Stories
June 16-20, 2025
9 AM - 2 PM daily
For over a decade, Peace Camp has been teaching kids the skills they need to be peacemakers in their community and world. This we are excited to partner with Peace Camp Chicago as we explore how peace makers tell their stories and honor the stories of others.
At Peace Camp kids learn peaceful conflict resolution skills, how to be a good friend, and how to calm down big feelings. Each day includes peace circles, yoga, art, conflict resolution workshops, and a lot of fun! Each day includes a snack and campers bring a sack lunch.
The week includes a field trip. More details on this year's field trip are coming soon.
Peace Camp is for all kids entering grades 1st - 6th in the fall. The fee is $100 per camper, with scholarships available. Middle School students (entering 7th-9th grades) are welcome to register to serve as junior leaders in training for $35. The registration fee includes the field trip and a Peace Camp t-shirt. Scholarships are available. Scholarship recipients will need a code at check out. Email Pastor Jennie before registering if you are interested in a scholarship.
Registration opens for Bethlehem members on February 18 and for the public on March 1. Registration closes May 23. A wait list will be created if registration fills early. Please be sure to contact Pastor Jennie (email below) to have your child placed on the wait list.
Peace Camp is staffed by volunteers who love helping kids learn to be peace makers! If you would like to help with Peace Camp this year, please contact Pastor Jennie English-Dumont (pastor@bethlehem-chicago.org). This year high school students who are peace camp alums are encouraged to apply for a position as a counselor in training. The CITs work with the small groups of students throughout the week. They will receive a small stipend. Attendance at training is requires. If you are interested in being a CIT, please email Pastor Jennie.
Peace Camp is based in a Christian theology of justice, mercy, and God's abundant love for all. Peace Camp is open to children of all religious backgrounds.
Peace Camp Volunteers
Peace Camp would not be possible without an amazing team of volunteers who plan, prepare, and run the camp each year. There are many ways to volunteer before, during, and even after Camp!
Use the Volunteer Form below to tell us how you would like to help!
All volunteers who work directly with children will be asked to complete a volunteer application and will be subject to a background check and the congregation's Safe Church policies.
Peace Camp Video
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago produced this beautiful video, highlighting Bethlehem's Peace Camp as an example of how congregations can reach into their community.
