Mary Ellen Hill~Storyteller

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