Peace Camp

What is Peace Camp?

The La Verne Church of the Brethren sponsors a non-religious day camp, which takes place each July, designed for Kindergartners – 5th grade. Peace topics include non-violence, inner peace, global peace, advocacy, justice, and more. Students participate in hands-on activities such as planting in our community garden, cooking in our commercial kitchen, exploring open-ended art in our courtyard, working on tangible service projects for the community, and more. Peace Camp is a much-loved tradition and students in the community often come back to volunteer because of the lasting impact Peace Camp has had on their lives.

Peace Camp 2022 – Our Story of Peace

Peace Camp 2022 was amazing! Thanks to all who participated.

Peace Camp takes place every year in the month of July from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. It is designed for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. We offer a Mini-Peace Camp option for children between the ages of 2 and 4, with a participant cap.

Our focus this year was children’s books and how we may also write our own peace stories in the world. Our service project entailed building and supplying a Little Free Library for the community.  As usual, students explored peace concepts through open-ended art projects, cooking, gardening, and more!

Peace Camp registration is now closed. If you’d like to sign your student up for 2023, please email amanda@lavernecob.org for more information.

Peace Camp Book Drive Wish List: As part of our service project, we are collecting new and gently used peace and justice-themed books for our Little Free Library and to donate to a local elementary school. To see what type of books we are in search of and to donate a book visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/318J9KTEVA8SQ

Peace Camp 2021 Peace Builders: Shaping our World with Creative Tools

Peace Camp 2021 was amazing! Thanks to all who participated.

Here is a free digital activity book based on our theme: Peace Camp 2021 Activity Book.

Peace Camp 2020

Peace Camp | Day 1 | Stop, Drop & Breathe

Peace Camp 2020 | Day 2 | Spot the Problem & My Feelings

Peace Camp 2020 | Day 3 | Actively Listen!

Peace Camp | Day 4 | Spot Solutions!

Peace Camp 2020 | Day 5 | Practice It!