The Commission on Prison Ministry is sponsoring a day camp for children of prisoners during the summer of 2008. It will be for children ages 9-10 years and limited to 10 children. The small number will maximize individual attention each child receives.
Activities that are being proposed are reading of stories that build self-esteem and address experiences of prisoners’ children, journaling, arts and crafts, games that foster social development, and swimming. Other activities may be added by the committee that we hope to form in January.
A parish has already expressed interest in providing some staff and their facility for the day camp. However, we will need a psychologist to serve as consultant, story readers, counselors, an art and crafts director and a lifeguard. This is a special opportunity for anyone, especially college students to make a difference in the lives of needy and marginalized children. Additionally, they will obtain valuable experience in supervising and counseling children. Anyone who is interested can contact Billie Stockton at billiestockton@insightbb.com or by calling her at 859-583-3530 after 4:00pm weekdays or anytime on weekends.
About Me
- Joyce
- I entered the priesthood after two decades of being a college professor in health systems, rural health and long-term care policy, teaching and research. I enjoy putting together fresh liturgy that engages worshippers. I am passionate about the Episcopal doctrine of "via media," using scripture, reason and tradition as the means of theologizing.