Ed. Note: This posting comes from the Rev. Susan Kershaw of the St. John's Episcopal Church.  CCB

Christmas in June

June 21 – 25, 1 – 4 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Walpole

A “Camp” where children learn to help others

     St. John’s Episcopal Church in Walpole is hosting “Christmas in June” Camp to support the Heifer Project. The camp will be held at St. John’s, Elm and Westminster Streets in Walpole, on June 21 through 25, 1 – 4 p.m.  The program is open to children ages 6 – 12 (or completed Kindergarten through 6th grade) . Activities will include making crafts, playing games, and learning about the Heifer Project. 

     The Heifer Project helps children and families throughout the world by providing the animals that help needy families become self-reliant and self-sufficient. Poverty and hunger are increasing in many countries. Heifer provides the single most effective solution to the challenges families are facing around the world today. Our own children can be part of the solution.

     At “Christmas in June” Camp, we’ll read stories about the way of life of children in the Americas, Europe, China, India, and Africa. We’ll learn how llamas, goats, ducks, chickens, and even worms can help stop hunger and poverty. We’ll create craft items that will be sold at a special “Kids for Kids/Heifer table” at the Christmas Bazaar in November (100% of the proceeds from the table go directly to the Heifer Project). We’ll create crafts to take home. We’ll play games, sing songs, eat delicious snacks, and best of all, find out how easy it is to help others. You can learn more about the Heifer Project at their website: www.heifer.org. There are no fees for camp, but registration is requested. Please call Susan Kershaw at St. John’s Church, 756-4533, or email, rector@stjohnswalpole.org.