Students of Color Retreat 2015
Students of Color Retreat 2015 Friday to Sunday May 1st 3rd, 2015 YMCA Grays Harbor Camp Bishop in Shelton, WA Thank you for your interest in this year’s annual Students of Color Retreat! This year the retreat is sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of The Evergreen State College. This is an opportunity for students of colors to connect through exploration and discussion of critical issues while building an intimate sense of community. We hope participants will have a chance to engage in selfreflection and fun in this relaxing environment. The weekend will be filled with group activities, breakout discussions, and more while we take in the beautiful cabin and lake environment. It is also an opportunity for students to work on selfempowerment, learn leadership tools, and develop initiative for taking on active roles in many parts of their lives. We will be providing lodging to Camp Bishop and limited transportation for admitted attendees. We ask that attendees pay a $25 camp fee intended to cover food for the retreat days. Note that spots are limited, so first come first serve! Timeline: ● ● ● ● ● March 23 Application open April 20 Application close April 24 Decision notification April 27 Camp fee DUE & Attendees will be emailed finalized details and documents May 1st DAY OF RETREAT :) If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email the APIC/Retreat Coordinator, Arianne Aquino at [email protected] . Students need to submit the application by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015. 1 General Information Location: The retreat is located in YMCA Grays Harbor Camp Bishop. It is located on beautiful Lost Lake in Shelton, WA. More information here: http://campbishop.org/ Facilities: The Conference center contains a large meeting room, stone fireplace, showers, kitchenette, 45 beds and WiFi. The Dining Hall has indoor seating that can accommodate 175 people and an outdoor eating area. The camp has a fully equipped commercial Kitchen. Outdoor recreational program areas include basketball, 4 square, sand volleyball court, soccer field, a climbing wall and various hiking trails. The waterfront extends about 1500ft and opportunities to kayak, canoe and paddle boat are available. Transportation: Although Camp Bishop is around a 40 minute drive from Olympia. Attendees cannot come to the retreat in their own ride as it is a liability issue. For groups interested in fundraising the cost to reserve another van for the weekend, please contact Retreat Coordinator on the process. Technology: Although we cannot force participants to forego their handheld devices prior to the camp, we want to emphasize their stay at the retreat to be focused on themselves, our community and nature. Lodging: There are a total of 10 cabins with 14 beds per cabin. They have power, although they are nonheated. We are not imposing strict lodging rules so attendees are welcome to bunk in the same building as they’re friends. Applicants are advised to remember that if they are accepted, the retreat will have a code of conduct in place. It is intended to produce a responsible, respectful and safe retreat environment for us all. The cabins do provide mattresses, but you are responsible for bringing your own bedding likely in the form of a sleeping bag and pillow. Fee: There is a $25 Retreat Fee to cover food costs. It is required upon selection to attend the retreat. Cash or Check only. The fee also helps to secure your spot, if you do not pay the fee on time your admission to the retreat is subject to change. Due on April 27th to Jackie McClenny (Lib 2126). Checks can be made to “The Evergreen State College” with a specified note for APIC. 2 Students of Color Retreat 2015 Agenda Please note the schedule below is tentative. A detailed agenda will be presented closer to retreat date. Day One (Friday): Time Activity Location 4:15PM Leave campus by 4:30PM ~40 min travel time) Library Loop Parking Lot C 5 6PM Arrive at Retreat Camp Bishop 6 7PM Unpack 7:30 8:30PM Eat Dinner Dining Hall 8:45PM First Gathering (Welcome, Intro, etc) Dining Hall 9 10:30PM Free Time/Night Activity 11PM Lights Out! Day Two (Saturday): Time Activity Location 8 8:30AM Rise n’ Shine Ya’ll 8:30 9:30AM Breakfast Dining Hall 9:30 10:30 AM Welcome! Ice Breaker Community Building Exercises Dining Hall 10AM 12PM Workshop 1: Identity Caucus & Collaboration/Solidarity Workshop: What is it & What does it look like? Conference Hall 12 1:30PM Lunch 4 All Dining Hall 1:30 3:30PM Workshop 2: Community Drafted Activity Conference Hall 3:30 3:45PM Break Go outside 3:45 4PM Ice Breaker/Activity Conference Hall 4 6PM Get Out! Go OUTSIDE 6 7:30PM Dinner Ya’ll Dining Hall 7:30 8PM Break 3 8 10PM Free Time/Open Mic/Talent Show Maybe Pacquiao/Mayweather Screening? w/ Dance After! Dining Hall 11PM Lights Out! Day Three (Sunday): Time Activity Location 7:30 8:30 AM Wake Up n’ Pack Up 8:30 10:30AM Breakfast Reflection Writing Activity Community Survey + Planning for SOC 2016 Dining Hall 10:30 12PM Camp Wide CleanUp of All Spaces 12:00 PM Leave 4 Olympia :’( Bye Bye Camp Bishop 4 2015 Students of Color Retreat Application Directions: ● ● ● ● Read the informational sheet. Complete the application. Turn in just the application. You will be notified if you are selected via email, please note the $25 Retreat Fee due upon your acceptance to the retreat. Personal Information: Please print clearly. Name* ANumber Age Gender Pronoun Address City Zip Code Phone Number Text? Yes / No Email Fun Fact * Please provide your name as it is listed on your Evergreen ID. If your preferred name separate from provided, please share as well as a pronunciation in parenthesis: _______________________________ Emergency Contact: Please list at least 1 emergency contact, 2 if you are able. Name Phone Number Email Name Phone Number Email Relationship Relationship 5 Volunteer Positions: The retreat is organized and led by students, so we simply ask other students to help us manage the retreat as well. Specify which position, time, day, and rank from 13 your preference. Note: If you are admitted, job designations will be posted at the camp. By submitting an application, you consent to the Retreat organizers providing you with a volunteer job guided by your preferences below. On the last day everyone will participate in a group cleanup together. Rank Position Time (circle all, one or two) Day (circle all, one or two) Cooking Crew Morning, Afternoon, Night Friday, Saturday, Sunday Clean Up Crew Morning, Afternoon, Night Friday, Saturday, Sunday Activity Help Morning, Afternoon, Night Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dietary Needs: Please specify below any dietary preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, glutenfree or other. Also please notify us of any food allergies. You do not have to pay the $25 if you are vegan and/or gluten free. We will purchase as much as we can to accommodate everyone but there is no guarantee. Everyone is welcome to bring their own food if need be. Essay: Why are you interested in attending the 2015 Students of Color Retreat? Please do not exceed space provided below. Questionnaire: What kind of things would you like to do or see at the Retreat? 6 Bonus Question: A line/stanza from your favorite song of 2014. Ex: opening line from Only by Nicki Minaj. Do you have any questions for us? Let us know of any questions or concerns you may have for us and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Lodging: We are not imposing strict lodging rules so attendees are welcome to bunk in the same building as they’re friends. Applicants are advised to remember that if they are accepted, the retreat will have a code of conduct in place. It is intended to produce a responsible, respectful and safe retreat environment for us all. Please note that the cabin provides mattresses, but you are responsible for bringing your own bedding likely in the form of a sleeping bag and pillow. Fee: Please be mindful of the $25 Retreat Fee required upon selection to attend the retreat. The fee is to cover food. Cash or Check only. Due on April 27th to Jackie McClenny (Lib 2126). The fee also helps to secure your spot, if you do not pay the fee on time your admission to the retreat is subject to change. By signing this you acknowledge you release this information to us. After submission, we intend to inform applicants before or by April 24. Those accepted must pay the fee as well as be ready to sign a liability waiver. If we have any questions we will contact you. Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________ Deadline: 5:00 PM on April 20, 2015 at The Unity Lounge (Lib 2147) for “APIC/RETREAT” or APIC mailbox at Student Activities (CAB 313). 7
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