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Young Quakes Conference October 10–13, 2003 Bethany Hills Camp We are like clay jars in which this treasure
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The Young Quakes conference is a YouthQuake-like experience that follows in the unprogrammed Friends tradition to explore our Quaker Biblical roots and the Christian and universalist expressions of our faith.
You can expect invigorating discussions, great workshops and plenaries, Quaker-friendly Bible studies, games, worship and worship sharing, singing, hanging out, and working together. Each Young Friend will be in a “family group” that meets each day for discussions and doing chores together.
Here is a sampling of what you can expect:
- Jean-Marie Barch presentation: “Right Order: From donuts to galaxies in your spiritual life”
- Carolyn Lejuste presentation: “Containing Us: Honoring and Affirming Our Physical Bodies”
- Cool Bible exploration led by CJ Brendlinger
- Outdoor initiatives, artistic expression, and more!
Registration Form
The
one-page conference registration form is available in Adobe Acrobat format:
Download Registration Form
You can download & print the Form in Adobe Acrobat's PDF format. Fill
out the form & mail it to FGC postmarked no later than September 19, 2002.
Please include a check. An
Adobe Acrobat PDF reader available free here.
| Young Quakes Conference Purpose Statement Young Quakes (high school age Friends) will gather together to achieve a greater understanding of the diversity among Friends, a fuller knowledge of our Quaker and Christian roots, and a deeper spiritual knowledge of ourselves. The Young Quakes conference is an ongoing project of the Religious Education Committee of Friends General Conference. |
Young Quakes 2003 Information
How much: $110.00 for registrations postmarked by September 19th. $130.00 for registrations postmarked after September 19th. Scholarship aid requests must be postmarked by September 19th. Don’t delay and lose your place. Send your registration and payment pronto! DO NOT STAY AWAY FOR LACK OF MONEY! Scholarship aid is available. The medical release form in this flyer is the registration form.
Getting there: If you are flying, fly into Nashville. Friends will meet you at the Nashville airport as long as we have all flight details on file by September 19, 2003. A map and driving instructions will be provided later for those arriving by car.
When to arrive and leave: Check-in is on Friday evening, October 11, between 5:30 and 7:00; please plan your flights accordingly. As a rough estimate, you should allow one hour to get to the camp from the airport. Light supper will be provided at 6:00. The program will begin at 7:30 PM. The conference will end at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your registration and we receive your cancellation by September 19 you will get a full refund. For cancellations received after September 19, we will retain $40 (per person, not per family) and return the balance.
Accommodations: Beds are provided, but you must bring your own towel, pillow and pillow case, and either single sheets and blanket or sleeping bag. In addition to linens, PLEASE BRING toiletries, jammies, flashlight, any required medications, jacket, rain gear, and acoustic musical instruments. Bring a camera, if you wish to photograph all your new friends! Please do not bring skateboards, computer games, or pets!
Special diets: We will make every attempt to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets, but Friends with specialized dietary needs may wish to bring supplemental food. Please indicate on the registration form if you are vegetarian, vegan, or omnivorous (meat-eating). We cannot promise to accommodate dietary needs if you do not inform us of your needs by September 19.
Letter of excuse for school: This conference is held over the Columbus Day weekend, a holiday observed by many schools. If your school does not observe this holiday, you may request a letter from Michael Gibson at Friends General Conference requesting that you be excused for a religious holiday. Please request this letter, if you need it, by September 19, 2003. Snail mail address is FGC, 1216 Arch St., 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19107. You may E-mail Michael at michaelg@fgcquaker.org. Please note that Michael will sometimes be out of the office on FGC business or on vacation, but he will get back to you.
Expectations at Young Quakes 2003 Conference
- No alcohol or illegal drugs during the conference, please (for health and liability).
- No coupling up (so that we can build community).
- No girls in the boys’ rooms; no boys in the girls’ rooms (for privacy). There are other places to socialize.
- Be in your bed with lights out by the designated time each night (so we can all be alert for the program the next day).
- No driving, riding, or sitting in cars during the conference. Unless you have special permission from Michael Gibson, leave your car parked once you arrive on site if you drive (for safety and liability).
- Arrive on time for programs throughout the conference (to keep things going smoothly).
- Participation is expected at all events, including cleaning duty (so we can build community).
- Treat all persons with respect and respect the property of Friends and of Bethany Hills.
- Smoking policy: Young Quakes have the same policy that exists at the Gathering: if you must smoke, smoke alone. No smoking inside or near entrances. Please minimize time spent away from the group. We will have a resource person (FAP) who will shepherd the smoers and help those who are in smoking cessation. We will have suggestions for ways to avoid smoking. [Although we make this accommodation for addiction, aspects of smoking are obviously inconsistent with testimonies on several fronts: care for one’s body; care for the community (being absent inhibits community); and giving money to businesses that exploit and manipulate teenagers and others to their detriment.]
Note: If a participant is asked to leave the conference due to infringements of the rules, no refund will be given. If you feel you cannot follow these guidelines, yet have already registered, let Michael Gibson know by September 19 and he will cancel your registration and send you a refund. You can contact him at (215) 561-1700 or by E-mail at michaelg@fgcquaker.org
