High School Peace Camp

The High School Peace Camp is held at Church of the Open Arms, 3131 N. Penn Ave., Oklahoma City, OK.

It is Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vegetarian lunches are provided.

At this camp, youths may watch and discuss some pop-culture videos, get training in non-violent social change, and meet a senator or congressperson or their aides.

The purpose of this camp to encourage young people to be activitly involved in their society by participating in the democratic process.

Past curricula has included world religions and historical peace actions and heros.

A lot of free time is included in the daily routine for creative expression. During this camp we've had bands form and write original music, artistic and photographic pieces have also been created.

All our camps celebrate diversity and creativity.

The Lessons of Peace Camp

Katie Hamel

One of the most influential experiences of my life was attending Peace Camp. Peace Camp is a camp I go to every summer where we learn any number of things. We learn how to protest non-violently, we learn how we can help create a peaceful environment, and we also learn about what is going on in the political world at the present time. Peace Camp made me realize what I really believe. I believe in having an intelligent president who thinks before s/he leaps, in the importance of non-violent protesting, and in the importance of peaceful negotiation between countries. (read the rest)

Mail your completed registration form to

Peace Education Institute,

2912 N. Robinson OKC, OK 73103

with your payment of $100.00

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