Love No Ego Foundation and Elements of Peace Summer Camp

Love No Ego Foundation and Elements of Peace 2025 Summer Camp
Dates: Saturday, August 9th 2025 to Tuesday, August 12th 2025

Ages: 12-14 recommended; Mature & enthusiastic 11 year olds as well as 15 year olds who may like to become mentors/counselors for future Elements of Peace programs are also encouraged to apply!

Location: Camp Holiday Trails. We are grateful for the secluded nature area and many unique nature spaces and camp offerings at Camp Holiday Trails. Youth will spend most of the time outdoors, weather permitting.

Daily schedule: Please drop your child off at the Camp Holiday Trails Office between 8:30AM-8:45AM as we will need to make our way up to our starting location for the day. Lunch will be served at 12PM daily. Please pick up your child at 4:30PM at the drop off location. 

Values and Expectations: Elements of Peace emphasizes the values of loving-kindness, compassion, and care toward self, others, and the natural world. Please read the Program Values and Expectations. Attendance on all four days is expected given the importance we place on cultivating a safe and connected community and on the progressive learning of knowledge and skills. Please only apply if the youth is able and committed to attend all four days.

Cost: $400. Limited partial and full need-based scholarships are available. To apply, please specify need on the application below. Youth may be waitlisted for the scholarship in case we receive more funding or a spot opens up. Please apply for the scholarship only if the youth is able and committed to attending all four days of the program.

What to bring/wear:

• Bag, such as a Backpack

• Closed toe shoes

• Reusable Water Bottle

• Sunscreen

• Journal (provided to youth on the first day)

Please note that Elements of Peace is not a mental healthcare provider or licensed childcare provider according to VDOE Code 22.1-289.030.

If you have any issues or questions about attendance, cost, or participation in any of the activities, please email us at elementsofpeaceprogram@gmail.com, and we will do our best to respond within 1 week. We are a primarily volunteer run organization and appreciate your patience with our response time.