Puget Sound Interfaith Youth Camp needs young people and adults to sign up by June 17: Kids who will enter 7th 8th or 9th grade this fall are warmly invited to build a more peaceful and just world by enjoying a week (Aug. 24-29) of fun with kids from other religious faiths. Most of the time campers swim, kayak, create art, hike, play sports and games, and sing around the campfire. What differs is the time spent talking and learning about one another’s religions, beliefs, and customs. Kids have the opportunity to be themselves, have a great time in a beautiful natural setting, and discover more about their common humanity. Organizers hope that campers’ growing understanding of each other’s worldviews will result in greater respect, appreciation, empathy and compassion. Campers have been a mix of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Baha’i, Unitarian, Native American, Atheist, Quaker, and other religions or spiritual affiliations. An adult faith leader for each religion also participates. Proselytizing is not permitted. The organizers must have 30 camper applications and 10 adult staff applications (counselors, nurse/medic/faith leaders) in order to proceed with this year’s camp. The fee for the camp is $100, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. This is a project of our local Interfaith Works and Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County. Info: www.soundinterfaithcamp.org and Interfaith Works 357-7224

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