Journey Camp

01/26/2026

Journey Camp 2026 registration is open!
www.journeycampma.com

11/23/2025

Come join us!

A Long Line of Peace: Celebrating Hope through Story and Song

Learn about humankind's true inheritance -- our long history of peace and cooperation

Sunday, Nov. 30 3pm, Trinity Church, Shelburne Falls

A lively event created by Sarah Pirtle
with Carol Sartz, Narieka Masla, Georgia Frazier & Debbie Weyl

For adults, teens and children ages 7 and up

05/07/2025

Weaving Circles of Peace:
WHAT DIALOGUE LOOKS LIKE
When: Friday, May 16 at 6:30 pm
Where: Arms Library in Shelburne Falls
A program led by Sarah Pirtle

Two inspiring peace-building projects will be described:
A six-year Hands Across the Hills dialogue project linking to
Kentucky told in the new book Hands "Across the Hills: A
Grassroots Project to Bridge America’s Political Divide."
* See a new 10-minute film about Journey Camp.
* Celebrate thirty years of peace-building with local young people and see how they learn ways of talking out conflicts.

Hands Across the Hills built bridges so successfully that the project was covered on NPR, in the New York Times, and by Richie Davis.
Sarah founded Journey Camp 30 years ago, and with a large staff of
many ages continues to direct a program for 55 people. She’s the author of five books and an Interfaith Minister on the local Interfaith Council

05/07/2025

Weaving Circles of Peace:
YOUNG PEOPLE’S DISCOVERIES

When: Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm
Where: Greenfield Public Library

Free and open to the public.

What happens at a peace camp?
What is the shark-turtle-kangaroo activity that teaches how to talk things out? Come see a 10-minute movie about Journey Camp, then hear songs and learn fun activities.

Celebrate 30 years of Journey Camp!

(This is not a library-sponsored program.)

11/19/2024

2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We are excited to offer a week of camp for girls at the beautiful Woolman Hill Retreat Center in Deerfield, MA.

GIRLS WEEK: FRIENDSHIP CAMP
Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
Campers: 7 to 10 years

This week is a time of shared fun, kindness, and supportive new friendships among all ages. Each day we build stick houses on the Pocumtuck Ridge, play games, sing and hear stories as well as learn how to talk things out. Workshops choices include art, dance, hikes, writing, and story-building. From the start we make sure everyone feels included so there is a solid feeling of belonging and social safety.

For more information, please email Melissa at [email protected] or visit our website (https://sarahpirtle.com/journey-camp/registration/) for registration information.

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05/05/2024

Journey Camp Girls Friendship Week 2024 is full. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for next year, please email Melissa at [email protected]
Thank you and wishing you a wonderful summer!

01/16/2024

2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We are excited to offer a week of camp for girls at the beautiful Woolman Hill Retreat Center in Deerfield, MA.

GIRLS WEEK: FRIENDSHIP CAMP
Dates: Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28
9 am to 4 pm
Campers: 7 to 10 years

This week is a time of shared fun, kindness, and supportive new friendships among all ages. Each day we will build stick houses on the Pocumtuck Ridge, play games, sing and hear stories as well as learn how to talk things out. A choice of workshops will include art, dance, hikes, writing, and story-building. Overall we’ll make sure everyone feels included so there is a solid feeling of belonging and social safety. We'll remember how to talk to the earth.
For more information, please email Melissa at [email protected] or visit our website (https://sarahpirtle.com/journey-camp/registration/) for registration information.

NOTE: our CIT program, "Grapes," is FULL for 2024.

01/20/2023

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We are excited to offer a week of camp for girls at the beautiful Woolman Hill Retreat Center in Deerfield, MA.

GIRLS WEEK: FRIENDSHIP CAMP
Dates: Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30
9 am to 4 pm
Campers: 7 to 10 years
Grapes (counselors in training): ages 12 to 16, who want to support friendships among younger girls.

This week is a time of shared fun, kindness, and supportive new friendships among all ages. Each day we will build stick houses on the Pocumtuck Ridge, play games, sing and hear stories as well as learn how to talk things out. A choice of workshops will include art, dance, hikes, writing, and story-building. Overall we’ll make sure everyone feels included so there is a solid feeling of belonging and social safety. We'll remember how to talk to the earth.

For more information, please email Melissa at [email protected] or visit our website (https://sarahpirtle.com/journey-camp/registration/) for registration information.

Registration How to Register for Journey Camp: Send a non-refundable deposit of $50 to:Journey Camp / Melissa Delorenzo37 W. Gill Rd, Gill, MA 01354 Submit your registration by using the online registration form, or by printing outour printable registration form (pdf) and mailing it with your deposi...