Work Camps
The Church of Peace UCC in Rock Island,
Illinois, welcomes groups to Rock Island and the larger Quad Cities to
help strengthen the neighborhoods in this area. Groups can spend four
to six days rehabilitating housing and working at sites in low income
areas. This program is designed for high school youth and college age
persons. We can also accommodate intergenerational groups and adults.
The church works in conjunction with a
community action agency called Project NOW, Habitat for Humanity, and
other groups on restoring low income housing and rental properties,
and/or refurbishing abandoned properties. Work camps stay in the
air-conditioned parish house that is adjacent to the church. Kitchen,
showers, bathrooms, and laundry facilities are available. The church
provides an on site Work Camp Coordinator to make arrangements and
assist each group.
Other possible activities include meeting
neighborhood pastors, serving a meal at the church’s summer lunch
program, another nutrition site, or visiting Arrowhead Boys Ranch. Or
visit some attractions in the Quad Cities, such as going to the movies,
water park, museum, or a minor league baseball game.
The adult/youth ratio required is 1 adult
for every 5 youth. If you are bringing over 15 people, please contact
the church about accommodations. The cost is $21 per person per day
with an 8-person minimum limit. (We do not require 8 people to come,
but cost is a minimum of 8 people.)
Thank you for your interest in the Church
of Peace work camps. Please fill out this online form to receive
further information in the mail or someone from the church will contact
you. You may also contact the church at
peacechurchucc@gmail.com
or 309-788-6357.
Availability
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Dates in Green are open
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UPDATED 02-21-10
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