Bahá'í Council of the Atlantic Provinces
Contributing to Social Transformation
July 7-9, 2023 in Berwick, NS
Maritime Bahá'í Summer School 2023
DATES AND TIMES
Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, 2023
early check-in Thursday, July 6 after 5pm
LOCATION
Berwick United Church Camp
115 Commercial Street
Berwick, Nova Scotia B0P 1E0
CONTACT
Email: mbahaisummerschool@gmail.com
Phone: 902-860-3633
REGISTRATION FEES
Individual $15
Family $30
Children (ages 5 - 11) $10
Children under 5yrs Free
REGISTER ONLINE AND EARLY
REGISTER BY JUNE 23!
The summer school committee is asking that all participants register as soon as possible and to please be respectful of the registration deadline. In order to run an efficient camp for everyone, volunteers and organizers need to prepare in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: The online registration deadline is June 23, 2023 . All summer school registrations must
be completed by this date to allow volunteers to appropriately prepare for participants.
ACCOMMODATIONS
$15.00 /per night/per person anywhere on the grounds (Children under 5 years free).
Includes rustic cottages (large & small), apartments, and 2 dormitories with 26 rooms, each with a double bed and shared washrooms.There are a limited number of cottages with washrooms.
Cottages will usually only be assigned to families. Groups of youth under the age of 18 may be assigned to a cabin if they are accompanied by an chaperon or guardian. Single youth over 18 and single adults will be assigned rooms in a dormitory. Single youth under 18 are expected to stay in the same accommodation as their family or guardian.
Sites for trailers, RVs and tents are available.
Persons with medical or mobility limitations will be given priority in assignment of accommodations. Priority will also be given to persons registering by June 23, 2023.
The Summer School begins at 9:30 AM on Friday morning. Accommodation is available for Thursday night for attendees traveling from distant locations. Friday breakfast is not included. There is no admittance to the campground or accommodations before 5:00 P.M. on Thursday.
Please use the on-line registration form to register.
MEALS
12 and over: $17.00 per day/per person
12 and under: $7.00 per day/per person
5 and under: $FREE
As always there will be great meals including vegetarian dishes at the school.
WHAT TO BRING
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Bedding: sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow case, towels, etc.
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Rooms are unheated so bring extra blankets for cool weather.
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Layered clothing; sweaters, rain coat, boots
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Toiletries
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Bug apray
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Sunscreen
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available; please contact your Local Spiritual Assembly or, if you do not have a Local Spiritual Assembly, contact the Atlantic Baha’i Council at regional.council@atlantic.bahai.ca
ARTS, CRAFTS and BOOKS
The Book Room at the entrance to the park will be open periodically during the summer school.
Individuals wishing to display arts and crafts for sale must check with the bookstore manager on arrival for space and are responsible for their own displays and sales. No fees will be charged for service but a donation to the Funds of the Faith would be expected.