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Are you interested in volunteering?

  • Volunteers are needed for our 2023 Camp!

  • We are grateful for all of the volunteers who make Learning Peace possible.

  • Email us at learningpeacenampa@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

  • Learning Peace: A Camp for Kids will be held June 26 - 29, 2023, 9 am to 3 pm, at the Hispanic Cultural Center.

  • You can volunteer for all of the days or some of the days. Our volunteer roles are:

    • Subject teachers for these areas - Connecting with Nature, Conflict Resolution, Media Literacy, Mindful Movement

    • Group Guides shepherd small groups of children to activities and classes

    • Field trip leaders organize groups for the bus ride to Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge and provide supervision during the trip

    • Island time supervisors help children take a break from structured activities with quiet time, stories, and rest

    • General Volunteers assist with registration, giving directions, answering questions, helping with arts and crafts, lunches and snacks, and cleaning and maintaining our spaces at the Hispanic Cultural Center

Volunteer registration is up!

Please sign up if you would like to help volunteer at Peace Camp in June

Camper registration

Registration opens May 1st. Below is our registration form to sign your child up for Peace Camp:

Please support Peace Camp at Idaho Gives!

Idaho Gives is May 1-4! Your donation will be matched!

The goal of Learning Peace: A Camp for Kids is to give children tools that encourage understanding, inspire connection and build sustainable peace.

What do I need to know about Peace Camp?

  • Learning Peace is a FREE day camp in Nampa for children ages 6-13.

  • Thank you to everyone who makes Learning Peace and our other projects happen! This Camp would not be possible without our amazing volunteers, donors, supporters, and guests.

  • Please join us June 26-29, 2023 at the Hispanic Cultural Center, Nampa.

  • Registration for our 2022 Camp will open on this website on May 1, 2023.

  • Our daily program includes these subject areas: conflict resolution, connecting with nature, media literacy and mindful movement.

  • We also offer a field trip, art and music, and cultural presentations.

  • Check out our volunteer job descriptions below; email us if you want to volunteer.

  • We need volunteers for other projects throughout the year and our June 2023 Camp.

  • PEACE CAMP IN A BOX is now available, a box with activities based on our four program areas. You can order boxes for your school, club, or organization by contacting us. Peace Camp in a Box is offered free as another way to build peace making throughout our communities.

  • What will my child learn at Peace Camp?

  • Conflict resolution through practical tools for becoming active peacemakers

  • Connecting with nature through cooperative, team-building activities while enjoying the outdoors

  • Media literacy by teaching discernment about digital information sources

  • Mindful movement through quietness, and physical movement

  • Music appreciation, self-expression through art, and learning with people from different cultural backgrounds

  • Cooperative learning, group building, and peaceful games taught by our Play for Peace Group

“I can be a buddy, not a bully.”

“This is a great opportunity in our community; kids and adults experiencing peace making together.”

My kids love Learning Peace. We have it on our summer schedule every year.”

“I’m going to try and make new friends and help others.”

“I can listen better and understand more."

Quotes from Adult and Youth Learning Peace participants

Any questions can be directed to

learningpeacenampa@gmail.com

Learning Peace

8 South Midland Blvd

Nampa, ID 83651