Mary Ellen Hill~Storyteller
My Calendar
2 New Camps
Camp 1
ACC - ADOPTEES CONNECTING CAMP JULY 14-18, 2008
Mary Ellen is proud to announce that she has developed a new camp that is for children who are adopted, called Adoptees Connecting
Camp (ACC). This camp grew out of an interest in helping adoptees explore, acknowledge and celebrate their particular life journey as
an adopted person. Her biggest motivation was inspired by her 9 year old friend who asked her one day, "How did you handle being adopted?"
In order to create a safe and trusting environment, ACC will accommodate 6 children. Each child will have many opportunities to share
their adoption story. They will explore their stories by using writing, drawing, painting, collage, reading, drama and puppets. Mary
Ellen will use folk tales and creation myths that pertain to adoption.
ACC is for children 6-12 years old who are at a place in their lives where they want to explore their adoption story with themselves and others in a supportive, creative and fun way.
Mary Ellen was adopted as an infant and was placed by a mother who was a refugee of the 1956 revolution in Hungary who had moved to Indiana. She has been exploring the issues of adoption for many years through various forms of therapy. She co-leads a very successful
small performance arts' camp, called Puppets and Pie
Mary Ellen brings 25 years experience as a special and elementary education teacher, an after school
day care teacher and a professional storyteller. In 1987 she moved to the Bay Area from Indiana where she received a MA at Holy Names College and a
Certificate in Storytelling at Dominican College. Her BA is from Saint Mary's College in Indiana.
July 14-18, 2008
Ages 6-12, maximum enrollment 6
Weekdays, 9:30am-3:30pm
FEE: $400
There is one partial scholarship available.
Location is at 10th and Grayson - South Berkeley area
ACC - ADOPTEES CONNECTING CAMP Registration
Please mail the following information and a non-refundable deposit of $100 payable to:
ACC - ADOPTEES CONNECTING CAMP Registration
Mary Ellen Hill, 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605
ACC Camp Registration
Campers's Name
Birthdate and Age
Full Address
Parent/Guardian' s Names(s)
Phone Home
Phone Cell
Email
School child attends
Age child was adopted.
Child's nationality
Does child know their birth parent?
Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. If you have already sent in the rest of the
tuition and then cancel, your entire tuition will not be refunded unless the spot can be filled.
There is one partial scholarship available.
Complete Registration packet and further information will be sent in late spring.
Mary Ellen Hill, 510-636-4155, email mehstories@netzero.com
Camp 2
FAD CAMP August 18-22, 2008!!
FAD Camp: Fun, Art and Drama: Campers will have various opportunities to create and have fun in a structured environment. Activites include: painting, drawing, collage, clay, puppets, drama, dress-up, and more. This camp is for children who are interested in the process of creating art and drama and not as interested in performing.
Mary Ellen and Gitty will both be runnning this camp.
Ages 6-12, maximum enrollment 12
Weekdays, 9:30am-3:00pm
FEE: $330
After care will be provided Monday-Thursday from 3-5pm, $5 per half hour.
Location is at 10th and Grayson - South Berkeley area
There is one partial scholarship available.
For FAD CAMP August 18-22, 2008 Registration
Please mail the following information and a non-refundable deposit of $130 payable to
FAD Camp Registration
Mary Ellen Hill: 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605
FAD Camp Registration
Campers's Name
Birthdate and Age
Full Address
Parent/Guardian' s Names(s)
Phone Home
Phone Cell
School child attends
Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.
If you have already sent in the rest of the tuition and then cancel, your entire tuition will not be refunded unless we can fill the spot.
Complete Registration packet and further information will be sent in late spring.
Aftercare sign up will happen at this time as well.
Contact:
Gitty Duncan, 510-849-1149, email gitty@comcast.net
or
Mary Ellen Hill, 510-636-4155, email mehstories@netzero.com
