Camp 1 :November 18th – Nov. 20th Camp 2: January 20th – 22nd Altadeña Mini-Town 2016-2017 Camp 1 :November 18th – Nov. 20th Camp 2: January 20th – 22nd

What is Mini-Town? Anytown, USA Uni-Town Mini-Town “Anytown, USA, is simply and exquisitely breathtaking…I, too, hope to live in a world with the kind of love and tolerance and acceptance I saw this summer. I want to live in a place we could call Anytown.” Jana Bommersbach Phoenix Magazine September, 1997

Program Objectives Provide youth leaders with the knowledge, skills, and understanding that will allow them to create change in their schools and communities Expand awareness of prejudices and its harmful effects on individuals, groups and communities. Achieve greater self-esteem and respect for oneself and others through interaction with persons of different religions, races, and cultures. Develop skills necessary to help solve individual, family and group problems in human relations. To strengthen responsible citizenship and purpose in our homes, schools, community and nation

Program Component #1 Daily Themes/Discussion Groups Understanding yourself as a person and leader Understanding your friends and family Understanding your school, community and world Taking the Mini-Town spirit home The discussion groups provide the opportunity for each participant to share their feelings and thoughts through open discussion and facilitated small group activities. Students gain personal understanding, self-confidence, self-awareness, and increased acceptance of others. Each day a different theme will be presented for discussion.

Program Component #2 Evening/Large Group Programs Self Identity Prejudice Reduction- race/religion/gender/class Gender Skill Building – strategies Name Calling/Bullying *Groups are facilitated and run by trained and fingerprinted adults, high school and/or college students. All staff have attended trainings in regards to the content being covered at Minitown.

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE: 7:45 Community Circle 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Hillside Sing/Introduction to daily theme 10:15 Discussion Group 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cabin Time 1:45-3:45 All Camp Workshop: 3:45-5:45 Opportunity Time: 5:45 Community Circle 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Evening Program: 9:15 Campfire 10:00 Closing Circle 10:30 Lights Out

Cost Breakdown (estimates) Camp costs (per camp) $10,580 Scholarship Money 3,375 Busses (per camp) 2,050 T-shirts 1,430 Supplies 500 Director’s fees (per camp) 1,000 Guest teachers (per camp) 1,100 Pictures 750 Total expenses (one camp) $19,795 (both camps) $34,525

Delegate Checklist Water bottle Sleeping Bag and Pillow Warm Jacket, sweatshirts, gloves Pajamas Underclothes Jeans/Long pants (no shorts) Sturdy Shoes (no sandals) Shower shoes Towels and washcloths Toiletries(shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush…) Camera/film Flashlight with batteries SNACKS!! No $$$$

Behavior There will be non- negotiables: 1. Leaving room after lights out 2. Opposite sex being in restricted areas 3. Behavior contradicting camp goals 4. Contraband of any type In this event, parents will be called and student will go home immediately.

Other Misc items Mail- Saturday and Sunday Medicine – In original container and place in Ziploc bag. Boldly write student’s name on plastic bag. At drop off, specify dose directions. Special Dietary Requests – Email Mrs. Borowski aborowski@kyrene.org Birthdays - email Mr. Elliott– telliott@kyrene.org Emergency Contact -928-445-2128 (ask for Mr. Elliott) 933 Friendly Pines Rd, Prescott AZ 86303 School Work/Attendance Be there on Monday! Cell Phones/I-Pods (on buses only) Mail- Saturday and Sunday

Logistics/Itinerary Drop Off– Friday @8:30a.m. Tennis Courts * Parents can also drop off donations when checking in students. Pick up - Sunday @ 4 pm Upper Lot (Don’t be late! We love ‘em but three full days is enough! )

Donations We can always use your help  Please drop off in the front office or with you in upper parking lot the morning of 11/18 and 1/20. Cases of bottled water Individually wrapped small snacks Sprite/Gatorade/Ginger Ale (cans preferred) Saltine Crackers Gallon size Ziploc bags Markers