Mary Ellen Hill~Storyteller

Adoptees Connecting Camp

August 16-20, 2010
9:30am-3:00pm M- F
Friday from 3-4:00 will be a Camp Celebration

ACC is a fun and creative camp for adoptees, 7-12 years old.  This camp is for children who want to share and  explore their adoption in a supportive and playful way with other adopted children.

Each child will have many opportunities to share, explore and celebrate their particular life journey as an adopted person through various art forms: writing, drawing, painting, collage, reading, drama and puppets. Folk tales, myths and personal stories will be used.

ACC Camp Director is Mary Ellen Hill who was adopted as an infant. She has been exploring adoption in various ways for many years.  Since 2000, she has co-led a very successful performance arts camp, called Puppets and Pie. She also brings 29 years experience as a special and elementary education teacher, an after school day care teacher and a professional storyteller.

Contact: Mary Ellen Hill, 510-636-4155 and mehstories@netzero.com

Ages 7-12, maximum enrollment 8
FEE: $350

There is a limited scholarship fund available.
Location is at 10th and Grayson - South Berkeley area

There is before care 8:00-9:30 and after care: 3:00-5:30.  $5 per half hour.
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Please mail the following information and
a non-refundable deposit of $100 payable to:
Mary Ellen Hill: 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605

Camper's Name__________________________________Birthdate and Age__________
Full Address, City , Zipcode_______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian' s Names(s)_______________________________________________
Phone Home___________________________________________________________
Email_________________________________________________________________
School child attends______________________________________________________

ACC - ADOPTEES CONNECTING CLASS

8 Saturdays, October 3 - May 22, 10am - 2pm
4-hour class, 10a-2p

ACC is a fun and creative class for adoptees, 6-14 years old.
This class is for children who want to explore their adoption story in a supportive and playful way with other adopted children.

Each child will have many opportunities to share their particular life journey as an adopted person. They will explore their stories by using writing, drawing, painting, collage, reading, drama and puppets. Folk tales, myths and personal stories will be used.

ACC director, Mary Ellen, was adopted as an infant. She has been exploring the issues of adoption for many years through various approaches. Since 2000, she has co-led a very successful performance arts camp, called Puppets and Pie. Mary Ellen also brings 28 years experience as a special and elementary education teacher, an after school day care teacher and a professional storyteller.

ACC Class Dates
8 Saturdays
October 3, 2009 - May 22, 2010

October 3, 2009   November 7, 2009   December 5, 2009   January 9, 2010   February 6, 2010   March 6, 2010   April 24, 2010   May 22, 2010

FEE: $320     Deposit $100

Scholarships and payment plan available.
Location is at 10th and Grayson - South / West Berkeley area.

REGISTRATION:
Please call Mary Ellen (510) 636-4155
Email mehstories@netzero.com


See Adoptees Connecting Class for more information. Thank you.

What Parents Say
"I wanted to let you know what a great experience camp was for our daughter. Since attending the camp she has had some interesting comments and thoughts but just seems more comfortable talking about adoption. It seems to have given her a new confidence and understanding and even pride. She has been more curious about who else we know who was adopted, kids and adults. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. We look forward to your class."
Parent