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Bobbit Phone 530-367-2378
Claar Phone 530-367-2387
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Welcome to the 2nd Annual California
GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT! Thank you for committing to be a part of this project. Each and every one of us plays an important role in creating a village that exemplifies peace as a living possibility. As we work alongside the youth at the Summit, there may be things that arise within you personally. We would like to encourage you to call upon us and each other for support. We celebrate personal growth and expansion as a natural effect and gift of committing time and attention to serving others. Don't forget that this is a service to your own evolution as well as service to the youth of the world. We are very grateful for your willingness to participate in this sustainable peace movement. We are building a global village, one heart at a time. The foundation of this village is unity, peace, honesty, and compassionate response. In service to the youth, it is our focus to "hold the space" for inquiry, reflection, discovery, and sharing… to mirror an environment of peaceful coexistence, understanding, giving, and loving exchange. As an adult volunteer you stand as a witness and catalyst… a brother and a sister… a mentor and friend… as a human being interested in authentic peace that starts from within and reaches out into the world. This Summit is a forum where diversity and mystery meet in a space of vulnerability, safety, healing and the inspiration to connect in an authentic, loving and safe environment. Each person here contributes to the beauty of the village… everyone brings an essential gift. This is a space to discover that gift within, celebrate our discoveries together… and then carry it all into our world as one village.
All our love and gratitude,
the Amala Foundation Staff
WHAT’S IN THIS GUIDEBOOK? VILLAGE MAP WELCOME SUMMIT PHILOSOPHY SUPPORTING THE YOUTH VILLAGE AGREEMENTS FOCUSING ACTIVITIES CABIN GUIDELINES
COUNSELORS & STAFF INFO WORLD MAP AND FLAGS LEARNING LANGUAGES DAILY THEMES: LIVING PEACE INSIDE & OUT AND LIVING UNITY NOTES DAILY SCHEDULE 2
Summit Philosophy & Goals » Respect, inquire, communicate and reflect » Be honest, truthful, and willing to learn » Peaceful words and actions » "Love and Respect" means to listen deeply » Affirm, forgive, express gratitude » Consider the whole in all decisions » No blaming, name-calling, or interrupting » Ask how you can strengthen the village » Give what you want the most
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PRACTICAL GUIDELINES In case of emergency, contact Ryan, Eden or Shauna immediately. Shower time is usually 9:30-10pm There will be a trauma counselor and nurse available at all times. Campers must walk with at least one other person at all times.
Modest clothing requested. We are setting an example and living in an international village with a range of cultural approaches to modesty. Please respect this. Please check out with Shauna or Eden if you plan to leave the property! Cabins will participate in a rotating chore list to help with cleaning.
MEAL TIME GUIDELINES
Meals are a time for the entire village to gather in gratitude and sharing. Encourage campers to interact and mix it up with new people. Cabins will be eating family style: everyone stays in the dining hall until the whole cabin is finished. Youth will be responsible for cleaning up after meals on a rotating basis. Be aware if youth appear to be avoiding eating, and stay in communication to make sure that everyone is healthy and getting what they need.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS & INFORMATION
Please note that cell service is spotty
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Closest Hospital:
OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS Shauna Mistretta
805-272-5267
Auburn, CA
530-888-4500
Eden Trenor
206-554-1560
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Ryan Jordan
818-427-7901
Placer County Sheriff
530-367-4444
Foresthill Fire Protection District
530-367-2465
INCIDENT REPORT FORMS: In the event of a medium to major illness or injury, we will write a comprehensive incident report. FIRST AID: First aid kits are located in each cabin, Bobbit Hall and the Claar House. For non-serious injury or illness: For non-serious injury or illness: Provide necessary first aid and monitor according to your level of training. Notify our on-site nurse, Jessica Balmert. For serious injury or illness: Adult with highest level of medical training assess, stabilize and remain with person until EMS arrives. Call 911 & notify our on-site nurse, Jessica Balmert and Ryan Jordan.
NOTE: When we have any emergency, call 911 and connect to Placer County Dispatch.
FOR SUSPECTED POISONING, identify plant or substance, estimate amount consumed & exposure time. Call Poison Control at 800-2221222.Stay calm; await arrival of EMS. MISSING PERSON Off Site: Stop group; assign adult to do head count and supervise group in safe location; send 2 adults to backtrack while calling loudly for missing person. If person is not found within 15 minutes, call 911. On Site: Assemble entire group; assign adult to do head count and supervise group; send 2 adults to search perimeter of site and inside all buildings while calling loudly for missing person. If person is not found after site search, call 911. 4
Focusing Activities w ith Intention GYPS GUIDEBOOK All the campers will be given a GYPS Guidebook with Summit intentions, rules, and a language learning section. This will also include a journal section in which they can respond to questions and continue inquiries started in talking circles and other activities.
TALKING CIRCLES Talking circles are the heart of creating the village. They are times to gather together as one, to be witnessed, to inspire and to share. These are special times created for the youth to have a safe and comfortable space to be who they are, share their stories, and cultivate leadership and communication. Volunteers will have regular circles led by Brian and Amrita.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Due to our richly diverse village, there will be some language barriers for us all to adjust to. It is important to have patience and understanding with side conversations and translations. May we all remain conscious of this and speak as simply and clearly as we can. Please remain aware that many of the youth at the Summit have experienced trauma and hardship. Other youth may come from fundamentally devout or conservative families. Respect and sensitivity are essential to creating a safe place for all to be themselves.
SACRED MORNING CIRCLE Sacred Circle is a devoted time for us the align with nature, our hearts, and with the heart of the village. Every morning we gather to honor the new day. Morning circle is a time of quiet introspection, breath and a setting of intention for the day. It is here that the youth have an opportunity to share and express prayers, rituals, or songs from their respective religions and spiritual understanding. Leave space for youth voice in the circle.
GUIDELINES FOR SACRED MORNING CIRCLE Cabins are expected to arrive to sacred circle on time. We ask that the cabin counselors walk in silence with their groups to the gathering place‌ fostering a state of reverence, respect, and recognition of the sacred.
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How to Support the Youth » Come willing to serve » Be clear and present » Be open and vulnerable » Encourage and inspire
» Meet the youth where they are » Ask questions to help youth find answers within » Heal conflict by checking in with feelings and needs
» Support and encourage rather than direct and demand » Stay anchored in your heart at all times, resist the temptation to be "cool" in order to connect with youth » Vanessa, Shauna, Eden and Ryan are available for one-on-one visits with youth when deep support is needed.
Counselor Support
Check-in circles are scheduled regularly with counselors and volunteers.
Volunteers! We're Glad You're Here!
Check with Eden or Shauna to find out where your help is most needed. Be aware of youth who are not engaging and help them to feel comfortable by engaging them, asking what they need and how they feel.
Village Agreements HOW WE’LL WORK & PLAY TOGETHER Responsibility/Accountability Safety: All feelings are ok, all of me is welcomed, and I am responsible for my feelings.
Assume goodwill Reality checks, reality checks Respect
Honesty/Vulnerability/ Transparency: Willingness to speak the "Unspeakables." Source conversations, responsibility.
Commitment to unity: Includes conflict as "lucky" moment.
Compassionate communication: Release shaming, blaming.
Timely: Keep communications/
Give what you want the most
energy current, address matters in the moment.
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Cabin Guidelines
Cabins are where the heart of the village really develops. Each cabin is set up like a family, with diverse ages and nationalities in each one. As a cabin counselor, you will be a support and a guide to the youth, sharing meals, discussions and most of your time. We know it is a big job, and it is our intention to support you with the help you need!
Some General Guidelines » Know where your first aid kit is » Always hang wet towels and suits » Please be on time to all meetings! » Speak kindly and compassionately » Clean cabin every day at rest time. » Lights out at 10:30pm, please enforce this rule in your cabin! » Encourage campers to fill water bottles throughout the day » Encourage campers to mix it up with everyone in the cabin
» Encourage mentorship by older youth to the younger youth » Foster helpfulness and comradery with neighboring cabins. » Create cabin agreements as a tribe that all campers participate in making, that become guidelines for your cabin to refer to throughout the Summit. This serves as a support system for compassionate living. » Emphasize the guiding principles of the Summit.
Love, Respect, Honesty, Community, One Village! » Before bed be sure to check to see if the youth are feeling any stones in their hearts that they need to clear. » It is up to counselors to arrange nights off with the assistant counselors. Assistant counselors, please spend the evening before your night with the cabin so you will be familiar with the group! » Please let us know if you are having language issues or if there are dietary needs that are not being met in your cabin so that we can make sure everyone's nutritional needs are being met. » Youth are not allowed to have iPods, mobile phones, or Walkmans at the Summit. Please be mindful when making calls! » Please do not let youth use your phone without getting clearance from Eden, Linda, Ryan, Vanessa or Shauna!! 7
Cabin Counselors and Assistant Counselors
GIRLS CABINS
BOYS CABINS
Leslie Nugent/Regina Williams Lisa Miele/Nany Zepeda Chelsea Hover/Mari Larangeira Phoebe Hunt/Ally Tinnen
Mateo Magee/Timothy Regan Ben Stark/Etienne Vidal JP Verdijo/Chuck Temple Robert Bakhshai/Tano Johnson
Facilitators and Supporting Staff Vanessa – Village Heart Specialist and Circle Facilitator. Available for deep personal support for campers, counselors, and volunteers. Shauna – Summit Co-Director Eden – Summit Co-Director Ryan – Youth & Volunteer Support Jesse – Village Chef Jessica – Nurse Emily Anne – Naturopath Heather – Media & Guest Liaison, general go-to person for help Linda – Youth Director, Counselor Support, general go-to person for help Amrita and Brian – Facilitating volunteer talking circles, counselor support, general go-to people for help
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NORTHERN CHEYENNE NATION UNITED STATES CHEROKEE NATION MEXICO GUATEMALA
PERU
Nations of the 2 nd Annual California Global Youth Peace Summit
BRAZIL
Afghanistan Bhutan Brazil
SCOTLAND
DEM. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
IRAQ
Guatemala Iraq Kenya
PAKISTAN
AFGHANISTAN
ETHIOPIA KENYA
Cherokee Nation Dem. Rep. Northern Cheyenne Of Congo Nation Ethiopia
Nepal Pak istan Peru
VIETNAM
BHUTAN
MONGOLIA
NEPAL
MYANMAR
Mexico Mongolia Myanmar
Scotland United States Vietnam
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Amharic
Learning Languages
is spoken by about 18 million people. It is spoken primarily in Ethiopia, where it is the national language. Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent nation and its second largest population.
Arabic
is the native language of more than 27 countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Somalia, and Yemen. Arabic is the language of the Qur’an, the central religious text of Islam. Arabic is often associated with Islam, but it is also spoken by non-Muslims around the world.
Burmese
is spoken by about 52 million people, primarily in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Cantonese
was developed in Canton, China, and along with English, is the official language of Hong Kong. There are about 62 million native speakers.
Cherokee Chin
is a southern Iroquian language spoken by 10,400 people. The Cherokee peoples live within modern day Oklahoma.
is a language spoken by about 446, 000 predominantly in eastern India, and Burma, with a small number of speakers in Bangladesh.
Dari
is a name for the ancient Persian language. It is predominantly spoken in Afghanistan by about 10 million people.
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English
has 360 million native speakers. It is spoken as a first language in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and a number of Caribbean nations.
Hawaiian
is a Polynesian language developed on the islands of Hawaii. It is one of the official languages of Hawaii. There are over 24,000 native speakers.
Italian
is a romance language spoken in Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, Slovenia and Croatia. Total, there are about 85 million speakers..
Karen
The Karen languages are a tonal spoken by some 3 million people in Burma and across the border in Thailand. The Karen languages are written using the Burmese script.
Kinyarwanda
(Kinyamurenge) is the official language of Rwanda. It is also one of the dialects of the Rwanda-Rundi language spoken in Burundi, and Uganda. There are about 10 million native speakers.
Kiswahili
is a Bantu language and the mother tongue of the Swahili people. Kiswahili has 26 million native speakers in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Oman, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
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is a language spoken by 18 million people living with Nepal, India and Bhutan. The language is very similar to Bengali.
Northern Cheyenne
is an American language spoken by the Cheyenne people, predominantly in presentday Montana and Oklahoma in the United States. There are just over 2 thousand native speakers.
Punjabi
is spoken worldwide, making it the 10th most widely spoken language in the world. Punjabi is native to the Punjabi people who inhabit the historical Punjab region of Pakistan and India.
Russian
is a Slavic language spoken mainly in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan by 150
million people.
Spanish
is the native language of Spain as well as 18 countries in Central and South America, including Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala and Mexico.
Urdu
is the official language of Pakistan, and is widely spoken in India. Urdu is spoken by over 460 million people around the world.
Vietnamese
is the national, official language of Vietnam. It is the native language of 76 million Vietnamese people and of about 3 million Vietnamese residing elsewhere. Vietnamese vocabulary has borrowings from Chinese and, as a byproduct of French colonial rule, was influenced by the French language.
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Daily Themes Living Peace Inside & Out and Living Unity D a y 1 (MONDAY) Arrival, Welcoming, Gathering, Settling In
Day 2
(TUESDAY)
Trust, Village Building
Day 3
(WEDNESDAY)
Courage & Taking A Risk
Day 4
(THURSDAY)
Vulnerability & Compassion
Day 5
(FRIDAY)
Deep Listening
Day 6
(SATURDAY)
Inspired Leadership & Integration
Day 7
(SUNDAY)
Sharing the Experience With Our Family and Friends
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Learning about Geography Afghanistan
is a Muslim landlocked Middle Eastern country with a population of 30 million people. Afghanis have a poetic storytelling tradition that goes
back over a thousand years. Traditionally, poems would be recited on Thursday nights. The capital city is Kabul and the official languages are Dari and Pashto.
Bhutan
is a Buddhist country of 734,000 people located between China and India, on the eastern edge of the Himalayas. Rather than defining the health of their
country by economic standards, the Bhutanese government uses Gross National Happiness, which measures the general well being of the people. Thimphu is the capital and the official language is Dzongkha.
Brazil
is the largest country in Latin America and the largest Portuguese-speaking nation in the world, with a population of 202 million people. Brazil’s
ecosystems are the most diverse on earth containing a huge variety of plant and animal species. Brasilia is the capital.
Cherokee Nation
Today, The Cherokee Nation is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma with a population of about 317, 000. The original
Cherokee Nation was located in the southeastern United States. The Cherokee are the largest of the 566 federally recognized Native American groups living in the United States today. The people speak a southern Iroquoian language.
Northern Cheyenne Nation
is located within the American state of Montana. 5,000 people live within the 444,000 acres of the
Northern Cheyenne Nation. The Southern Cheyenne Nation is located in Oklahoma. The capital is Lame Deer and the Cheyenne language is part of the Algonquian language family.
Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) is located within African Great Lakes Region in central Africa. Over 77 million people
live in the country. Environmentally, the DRC is known for its rainforest, massive rivers and
active volcanoes. The official language is French and the the capitol is Kinshasa.
Ethiopia
Located in the Horn of Eastern Africa, is a mountainous nation of more than 96 million people. It is the largest landlocked nation in the world. Ethiopia is one
of the oldest locations of human life. The country is a multilingual and multiethnic society of
around 80 ethnic groups. Amharic is the official language and the capitol is located in Addis Adaba.
Guatemala
is a former Mayan Nation of 14 million. Less than 2% of the country is urbanized. Due to its fertility, Guatemala’s slogan is “The Land of the
Eternal Spring.” Guatemala City is the capital and the official language is Spanish.
Iraq
is a Muslim country with a population of 32.5 million people. Iraq is within the confines of the ancient Mesopotamia, known as the “cradle of civilization,” where
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Kenya
Located in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa, is home to 45 million people. Kenya is known for its wildlife parks and ethnic groups including the Masai Mara.
The capital and largest city is Nairobi and the official languages are English and Kiswahili.
Mexico
is an environmentally diverse nation of 120 million people, 20.5 million of which live in the capital, Mexico City. Mexico is known for its Mayan ruins,
and art (including Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera). The official language is Spanish.
Mongolia
is a Buddhist country of 3 million people, 45% of whom live in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Those that do not live in the capital are predominantly nomadic
peoples. Mongolia has one of the only legitimate democracies in all of Asia. Environmentally, the country is known for the vast Gobi desert, mountains and lakes. The official language is Khalkha Mongol._
Myanmar
Formerly known as Burma, has over 55 million citizens. Myanmar is a predominantly Buddhist country, and contains over 4,000 stupas (shrines).
There is a large ethnic population within the country, including over 135 different groups. The capital city is Naypyidaw and the official language is Burmese.
Nepal
The predominantly Hindu country of Nepal sits between the Himalayan mountains and the jungles of India. It is a country of 31 million people. Nepal is most well
known for its trekking and mountains, including the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. The capital city is Kathmandu and the official language is Nepali.
Pak istan
Formally the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country of 196 million. Pakistan was home to one of the oldest human civilizations in the Indus
Valley. It is a diverse country boasting a multitude of environments including the desert, sea, icy mountains, forests and rich, fertile farm lands. The capital is Islamabad and the official languages are Urdu and English.
Peru
is a country of 30 million people located in South America. Peru was the site of the largest pre-Columbian American state, the Incan Empire. The country is known
for its Incan ruins, the Andes (including the Manchu Pichu ruins) and the Amazon rainforest. The capital is Lima and the official languages are Aymara and Spanish.
Scotland
A country composed of 790 islands, has over 5 million citizens. It is one of the three countries that comprise the United Kingdom. Scotland is known for its
ruined castles, deep fertile valleys and plentiful islands. The official language is English and the capital city is Edinburgh.
United States
is a country of almost 319 million people. The country is known as a “melting pot� because of the wide variety of peoples living within the
country. Its environment is very diverse and contains beaches, deserts, mountains, forest and plains. The capital is Washington D.C. and the official language is English.
Vietnam
With over 93 million people, Vietnam is the 13th most populous in the world. Vietnam is known for its delicious food (including Pho) and beautiful national
parks and spaces, including the UNESCO heritage site Halong Bay. The capital city is Hanoi
and the official language is Vietnamese.
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Daily Schedule 7:00-7:45
Wake up & Prepare for day
8:00-8:25
Movement Meditation
8:30-9:30
Morning Sacred Circle
9:30-10:30
Breakfast
10:45-12:45
Youth Talking Circle Volunteer Talking Circle
1:00-2:00
Lunch
2:00-4:15
Free/Cabin Time
4:30-6:00
Youth Talking Circle Volunteer Talking Circle
6:00-7:00
Dinner
7:30-9:30
Talking Circle | Fire
9:30-10:30
Cabin Time
10:30
Lights out
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi
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Notes
“Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
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~ Howard Thurman
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