Navajoland information meeting, mid-late Feb 09

Agenda

Opening prayer and welcome

Part I: General information

1. The people we serve
Slide show
Cultural sensitivity training
2. Logistics
Traveling to, from, and around Utah
Food and accommodations in Bluff

Part II: This year’s program

1. Daily schedule and hikes

2. Curriculum
This year’s theme is ... in development
Many of the kids have no experience with Christian concepts
Each teacher can approach the material in a way they think will work best,
e.g., choose an activity from another age group instead of the one listed for
their class, etc.
Note curriculum timing sheet at end.
Please bring this copy to Utah!

3. Types of work assignments available
"Teachers" means experienced volunteers only, "assistants" means all
others who work in the classes
"Floaters" are like parapros in school: move from class to class

Part III: Needs before we go

1. Additional volunteer needs
Extra jobs
Packers for Friday, March 20

2. Paperwork
Cost: $350 (motel accommodations), $250 (bunkhouse), $50 per child. Let Carol know ASAP if you need a scholarship.
Liability release (one per human please)

Kitchen staff may leave at this point in the meeting.

Part IV: Craft-making tryouts

[To be determined]