Washington Quaker Workcamps 2012
This year, we will be offering 3 Workcamps for individuals and small groups. All of these Workcamps are variations of Workcamps we have done in the past but often have been restricted to groups. They are great ways to journey out into the world as well as inside oneself while deepening a commitment to make a difference and appreciating the fulfillment such a commitment brings. While the Workcamp experience can be tiring at times, they recharge-energize the mind and soul to make the world a better place. They are an ideal way to practice putting faith into action.
West Virginia Workcamp, June 9-16. For the past decade, Washington Quaker Workcamps has gone to southern West Virginia with a group of students from Sidwell Friends School. This year, we are adding a week and inviting peple to come and experience the beauty and harsh realities of life in coal country. As consumers of energy, it is a powerful experience to spend time in communities that benefited from the heyday of coal and now live with the economic, environmental and health consequences of our demand for cheap energy. We will spend the week working with Big Creek People in Action in dorm-style rooms and doing home repair/renovation projects during the day. The fee is $900/person including transporation to/from William Penn House. Registration information can be found here.
Washington DC Workcamp, July 1-6. 15 million visitors come to Washington DC every year, but few actually see beyond the tourist attractions to the community that keeps DC going. This Workcamp will include July 4 fireworks and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, but will go beyond as we connect with local organizations that do incredible work below the radar. In addition, we will see sites that few tourists venture to see. Lodging will be at William Penn House. The fee is $500 for the week. See here to register.
Pine Ridge Workcamp, July 23 - August 7. Workcamp colleague Mike Gray has led Workcamps to Pine Ridge, SD for almost 2 decades, developing deep connections in the Lakota reservation. For the past four years, William Penn House has joined Mike on these Workcamps. We spend two weeks engaged in projects that engage in the continuing of sacred traditions while addressing the challenges of the present with a vision for the future. This is a great experience for those who enjoy beautiful places, as we camp on the edge of the Badlands, and like to explore new landscapes and sometimes painful parts of our history and present. Fees for this Workcamp are $850 for one week or $1550 for both weeks, not including transportation to/from Rapid City, SD. See flyer for more information, and click here to register. In addition, here is a list of FAQ's.
All Workcamps will have plenty of activities in addition to service work, and each group will have a say in deciding some of what we do. These are multi-generational Workcamps. Youth under 14 will need a parent or guardian to participate. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Brad.
