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AHALAR Center is organizing its environmental summer camp "Pure Land" and invites all who are interested to participate. Please pass along this information to your friends, colleagues and whoever you think might be interested!!
WHERE?:
The camp, surrounded by a protected woodland area and several nearby lakes, is situated on the picturesque banks of Desna river. It is located near Chrenigov, a 1300 year old town in north-western Ukraine.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The camp's program is based on Deep Ecology training and a unique THREE-A-Methodology developed by AHALAR Center. During the two week session you will have a chance to:
The program also includes a trip to the St. Anthony caves, where many generations of monks lived and practiced, as well as trips to other pearls in the Chernigov region, including unique churches and cathedrals. Finally, you will have the chance to visit the Chernobyl nuclear power plant to see the devastating effects of "technological development" on nature and humans.
A typical day at "Pure Land":
7.00 - 8.00 Wake up and time for swimming 8.00 - 9.30 Integral Training technologies 9.30 - 10.45 Silent breakfast 10.45 - 13.30 Interactive trainings, group discussions 13.30 - 15.00 Lunch 15.00 - 17.00 Time for reflection 17.00 - 19.30 Group work 19.30 - 20.00 Dinner 20.00 - 23.00 Creative expression and sharing
Volunteers from the American Peace Corps working in Ukraine will also be involved in the camp.
FOOD:
Everyone will have a chance to participate in cooking over an open flame and to master the secrets of traditional Ukrainian cooking.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Participants generally live in one big tent; however, you are welcome to bring own tent and sleeping bag.
WHAT TO BRING?:
You will need simple clothing for life in nature. Clothing should be comfortable and suitable for physical exercise such as trips to the forest. Don't forget to bring a bathing suit!
DATES:
July 3 - July 16
GETTING TO THE CAMP:
You should be in Kiev by July 3. There organizers will meet you at 12 noon on July 3 at the central bus station (Moscow square) and you will be accompanied directly to the camp. If the time of your arrival does not coincide with this date, please get in touch with us!
COST OF THE CAMP:
The cost for participation is $399. This covers all expenses such as tuition, living accommodations, food and trips.
DEADLINE:
Please let us know if you would like to participate by June 10.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcome your participation!! If you have any questions, please contact:
Yuri Trofimenko or Igor Podgorniy at:
AHALAR Center, PO Box 69,
Chernigov 250 000, UKRAINE
tel/fax: 380-4622-72776
E-mail: [email protected]
The AHALAR Center of Humanistic Technologies is a Ukrainian nonprofit, nongovernmental organization and a branch of the international AHALAR Foundation. AHALAR Center is an educational organization dedicated to promoting ecological awareness and understanding of the interconnectedness of the Web of Life. We believe that such awareness leads to peaceful coexistence, which is the basis for solving the problems of our time. Therefore, the goal of our Center is to provide people with the skills needed for peaceful coexistence and interaction. To fulfill this task AHALAR Center works to develop new educational technologies for teachers, adults, students and children in cooperation with:
Message received by CCSI: May 28, 1998
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