NVC Family Camp Village

Facilitators:

   NCC-Family Camp (CNVC Certified Trainer)
Doug Dolstad
Barbara Larson
Maren Metke
Johnny Colden

Location: Vashon Island, WA

   The Farmstad, The Dolstad's 26 acre family farm on Vashon Island in Puget Sound, Washington.  For Daily Schedule, sample menu and other camp details please visit the following link:
NVC Family Camp website

Date and Time:

   Fri, Aug 5, 2011

Starts Friday, Aug 5, 3PM - Saturday, August 13, 1 PM

Details

   Family Camp is where fun, connection, support, adventure, learning and transformation come together in a unique vacation experience. Join families and staff from around the world on a 26-acre farm and beach-front on beautiful Vashon Island, WA, the emerald gem of the Puget Sound.

By offering each other our support and presence we'll 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'll explore how it is to be compassionate with ourselves, our children/youth/teens and each other, while living in supportive community with other families. We carry the hope that you'll be able to extend your experience at camp into your daily lives by fostering the connections you have made.

We have the great fortune again this year of holding Family Camp at the Farmstad on Vashon Island. The Dolstad 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.

Points

  
  • Separate Adult and Youth morning sessions
  • Accomodating a wide range of learning styles and preferences
  • Separate Teen Program
  • Intergenerational afternoon sessions
  • Empathy circles
  • Mediation support
  • Individual, Couple and Family support sessions
  • Support with creating Family Agreements
  • Family and community play time
  • Delicious, nutritious community meals
  • Relaxation, nature exploration, swimming, and more....

Who is it for?

  We're 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/teens have the opportunity to engage in activities that nurture their emotional, creative and interpersonal growth.

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

Special note to 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.

What to bring:

  This is a real camp! We ask that everyone bring your own camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags, pillows! If this is not possible for your family, we have a limited number of camping supplies available at a nominal cost. Please contact Doug!

Limited electrical and water hook ups available for RV's and camping trailers.  Please contact Doug for availability, 206-715-3805 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, d p d o l s t a d AT DOMAIN gmail~com.

When you register, a complete list of "What to Bring" will be provided!


Tuition Details:

  

The tuition is between $650.00 and $700.00.

Even though it says you have to, you really DON'T have to do a separate registration for each family member. Questions? please contact Registrar, Doug Dolstad, d p d o l s t a d AT DOMAIN gamil~com, 206-715-3805 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              206-715-3805      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Cancellations and Refunds:

   We understand that life happens and that cancellations are possible! And, at the same time, on the organizing end, we're hiring staff, materials and food based on registration numbers. We hope the following cancellation policy makes Family Camp an affordable and sustainable experience for all!

For cancellations before May 1, we will refund all but a $50 administrative fee. For cancellations between May 1 and June 1, we'll refund all but 25% of what would have been your total tuition. For cancellations between June 1 and July 1, we'll refund 50% of your total tuition. For cancellations after July 1, contact Doug. We'll review those on a case by case basis as we have incurred a lot of non-refundable costs by that time..

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