JOHN H WILCOTT (MT)
Contact: Dr. Delena Norris-Tull, Secretary
PO Box 566 Dillon MT 59725
Phone: 406-683-4837
E-mail: d_norris@umwestern.edu
Website: www.montana-bahaischools.org
John H. Wilcott Bahá’í Summer School (Montana)
Sat. June 28 – Thurs. July 3, 2008
Location: Luccock Camp, near Livingston, Montana — just one hour north of Yellowstone National Park.
Theme: Youth at the Forefront!
The focus of this year's camp is spiritual study (using the courses of the Bahá'í training institute), developing capacities for service, and finding your place in service to humanity. Youth are especially encouraged to attend.
Special Guest: Rebequa Murphy, member of the Continental Board of Counselors -- who is especially meeting with the youth!
Fees: Reduced from last year’s!
Ages 21+ = $125
Ages 12-20 = $75
Ages 4-11 = $50
Under age 4 = $10
We request registration with a $10 non-refundable registration fee by June 1.
There are funds available for scholarships (both partial and full). Please let the registrar
know early whether you plan to come and whether you need scholarship funding.
Accommodations: Luccock is a Methodist Church camp with several rustic cabins of various sizes, a dining hall and large meeting room. Meals are prepared by the camp staff; centrally located facilities have showers.
Registrar: Katrina Durfey
102 8th St, Belgrade MT 59741
Phone: 307-399-4075
E-mail: kdurfey@nishkian.com
INFO ON MOST RECENT SESSION
John H. Wilcott Bahá’í Summer School (Montana)
Fri. June 29 – Wed. July 4, 2007
Location: Luccock Camp near Livingston
Theme: One Common Faith
Brochure: [PDF]
Evening programs on “Wives of Abraham”, “Christianity”, “Islam”, “The Bahá’í Faith.”
Annual trail hike.
Accommodations: Luccock Park is a Methodist Church camp with several rustic cabins of various sizes, a dining hall and large meeting room. Meals are prepared by the camp staff; centrally located facilities have showers.
As part of your study, you will join a “village” composed of Bahá’ís of all age groups. As a member of a village, you share an experience, learn and grow together through hands-on study session, fellowship, devotion, and service projects in which each member is actively involved. Village members work together to live the Bahá'í life.
What to bring and what not to bring:
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Please leave all electronic entertainment home (cd players, video games).
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Cabins are unheated. Bring a sleeping bag or bed roll and pillow.
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Bring layers of clothing to prepare for the variance of temperatures. (sweatshirts, fall jackets, warm shoes, shorts, raincoat, and t-shirts) You may wish to bring a small versatile blanket as well.
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Bring your swimwear.
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Bring your own toiletries and towels.
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You may wish to bring a flashlight, water bottle or other basic camping gear.
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Musical instruments welcome!
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Be sure to bring your camera to capture photos of friends, the wildlife, birds, and beautiful scenery.
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Bookstore Coming!
Contact for pre-registration:
Kristen Blanding, Treasurer
Email: blanding9@bresnan.net
INFO ON PAST SESSIONS
John H. Wilcott Bahá’í School (Montana)
June 29-July 4, 2006 (Thurs. to Tue.)
Theme: Arise for the Triumph of Our Cause!
Location: Luccook Park Camp, near Livingston, MT
Presenters: Ferris Paisano, Auxiliary Board Member and Dru Hanich
Core Curriculum trained teachers for children and youth.
Music, Arts, Hiking, Campfire!
Fees: Cabin and 3 meals per day:
12 years and up: $150; 4-11 yrs: $90
3 years and under: Free
Registrars:
Kristen and Nathan Blanding
536 Clark Ave, Billings MT 59101
E-mail: blanding9@bresnan.net
Phone: Cell: (406) 690-6326
Home Office: (406) 534-3677
Montana Baháí Summer School
July 1st-4th, 2005 (Fri. - Mon.)
Location: Luccook Park Camp near near Livingston, Montana
Theme: Blazoning His Name through the Arts
Special Guest: Auxiliary Board Member Katherine Williams
Special Musical Guest: Susan Lewis Wright
Registrar: Sandi Marisdotter
E-mail: marisdoter@aol.com
Phone: 406-442-7526
2008 Billings
Helena, MT 59601
Montana
John H. Wilcott Baháí School
July 20-25, 2003 (Sun-Fri.)
Luccock Park Camp in the Absaroke mountains near Livingston,
MT
Speaker: Habib Riazati, member of the Western Regional
Council of the Baháís of the US
Contact person: Brian Williams
E-mail: bwilliams@havremt.net